Useful Questions To Ask Your Cosmetic Surgeon

The following questions should be asked of your consultant prior to any breast surgery:

• What options for breast surgery are available to me?
• What are the risks involved with breast surgery?
• Are you able to explain the surgical technique and what surgery will involve for me including scarring?
• What are the possible complications?
• What happens if complications occur?
• Will I need to pay more if I have any complications?
• How long will I need to stay in hospital?
• What will my recovery entail?
• When can I realistically see the results of my surgery?
• What scars will I have and where will they be?
• Can I speak with previous patients who have had this procedure performed with you?
• Do you have some before and after photographs I can look at?
• If a problem arises who should I contact and how do I contact them?
• How often do you perform this operation?
• What qualifications do you have to perform this operation?

The following questions are specific to breast implant surgery, which may be performed in conjunction with breast lift or breast reconstruction surgery:

• What options for breast enhancement are available to me?
• Can I choose the size of breast implant I want?
• What guarantees / warranties are available on the breast implants?
• What are the risks involved with breast implant surgery?