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?