Breast Augmentation Checklist

BREAST AUGMENTATION CONSULTATION CECKLIST SELECT A QUALIFIED SURGEON Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Board certification by the American Society of Plastic Surgery Fellow with the American College of Surgeons IA surgeon that listens to your concerns and understands your needs before offering recommendations THINGS TO BRING TO YOUR CONSULTATION |A friend or loved one to help calm nerves and give you a second opinion | A few of your favorite tops to try on along with sample implants Your past medical history, including a list of your medications and supplements and any past surgeries NOTE: LEAVE CHILDREN AT HOME | Pencil and paper to take additional notes A list of your questions and concerns Your augmentation goals DISCUSS YOUR DURING YOUR IMPLANΤ ΟΡTIΟNS CONSULTATION View the surgeon's before and after lookbooks | Size and shape Try on several implant options and take pictures to review at home Ask about additional possibilities: Incision locations Advantages and disadvantages of silicone or saline implants does your surgeon recommend a breast lift in addition to implants? is there any possibility of repositioning the nipple-areolar complex? UNDERSTAND THE RECOVERY PROCESS Will I be tired or in pain? What type of bandages will I have and how long will I need to wear them? Will I need any special garments or equipment during my recovery? How long should I expect to have pain, bruising, or swelling? What type of help will I need at home during recovery, and for how long? In what ways will my activity be restricted during the recovery period? When will I see the full results of my breast augmentation? ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT RISK AND SAFETY TO DISCUSS I What are the risks and do I have specific risk factors? What should I do if I am unhappy with my results? How will implants affect possible future pregnancies or breastfeeding? How will my breasts and implants look over time? Ten, twenty, thirty, or more years from now? I Will I be able to have normal mammograms? How do I perform a breast self-exam with implants? I What are the costs and payment options associated with breast augmentation? What steps do you take to increase safety and reduce risks? What are rippling and capsular contracture and how can the risk of each be minimized? What is the likelihood of needing a revision surgery or replacement of my implants? QUINN PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER