Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon

About Your Breast Augmentation

• Do you recommend above or below the muscle?

• Do you recommend silicone gel or saline?

• Do you recommend smooth or textured? Round or teardrop?

• Do you recommend low, moderate, or high profile?

• Where will the incisions be?

• Do you plan to overfill the implants (if saline)?

• What is your policy regarding revision surgery?

• Do I need a breast lift?

• Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

• Who pays if surgery takes longer than expected?

• Will you use marcaine (long lasting local anesthetic)?

• May I have muscle relaxants after surgery?

• What will you prescribe for pain?

• How will you try to prevent me from getting nauseated?

• What is your rate of infection, capsular contracture, displacement, deflation, and rupture?

• Can you help get my chest acne under control before surgery?

• What antibiotics do you use during and after surgery?

• Do you charge for post-op visits? Ever?

• If I have problems after hours, who will help me: you or another doctor?

• Will you provide me with an implant identification card after surgery?