During your breast augmentation consultation be prepared to discuss:

• Why you want breast augmentation surgery, your expectations and the desired outcome
• Medical conditions, drug allergies and previous medical treatments
• Current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use
• Family history of breast cancer and results of any mammograms or previous biopsies

Your plastic surgeon will also:

• Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
• Examine and measure your breasts, including detailed measurements of their size and shape, skin quality and placement of your nipples and areolas
• Take photographs
• Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
• Discuss likely outcomes of breast augmentation and any risks or potential complications

During consultation is the perfect opportunity to ask your plastic surgeon any questions you may have. To assist you, we’ve compiled a checklist of questions to bring to your breast augmentation consultation.

Understanding every aspect of your breast augmentation surgery is crucial. Whether you are feeling excited about your anticipated new look of experiencing some preoperative stress, it is normal to have mixed emotions. Don’t hesitate to discuss these feelings with your plastic surgeon.