What to Expect During Your Breast Implant Surgery Consultation

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular types of cosmetic surgery currently available. Many have experienced the positive results of having breast implants and breast plastic reconstructive surgery. Whether you are interested in having breast enlargement surgery throughout breast implants due to breast cancer or are simply unhappy with the size and shape of your breasts, this procedure is a great option. At Linia Cosmetic Surgery, an initial consultation is one of the most critical steps of any breast augmentation surgery.

At your breast augmentation consultation, you will meet with one of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons who will discuss everything you need to know about breast surgery, including the pros and cons, the type of breast implants available, potential scheduling and recovery timeframes and your surgery date. This is when the surgeon will discuss and answer your questions, and you may get to meet the surgical team too.

As there is a lot to take in, we have tried to include some of the key things that will be covered during your first appointment below.

Understanding the Procedure

Perhaps the most essential part of any breast augmentation consultation is helping you understand the available procedures. It’s unlikely that you will know the ins and outs of breast augmentation and breast enlarge meant surgery like the cosmetic surgeon, even if you have done much research beforehand.

The plastic surgeon will talk you through all aspects of the plastic surgery, including the incision sites, the placement of the breast implants, the anaesthetic used and everything else involved.

It is also an opportunity for the plastic surgeon to discuss the surgical plan and run through the potential risks and side effects. When you know all the good and bad things related to the procedure, you can better decide whether it is right for you.

Setting Realistic Expectations

Many women who go along for a breast augmentation surgery or boob job may have unrealistic expectations. It is the job of the plastic surgeon who takes you through your consultation appointment to make sure you know exactly what will happen, what results you can expect and how many operations, if more than one, you may require, as well as how long you can expect the recovery period to last.

For many of these aspects of surgery, it depends on various factors, including your existing breasts and breast tissue, your overall health and lifestyle and the type of breast implants you have. The plastic surgeon will discuss this with you so that if you decide to proceed with the procedure, you have made a fully informed decision.

Reviewing Your Medical History

It is essential for the plastic surgeon taking your consultation appointment to look at your medical history and medical records. This will help him determine whether you are suitable for breast augmentation. It’s important to remember that it is major surgery and that if you have any underlying conditions, it could make it more dangerous.

If you are a smoker, overweight or drink lots of alcohol, you will be advised to give up smoking and alcohol until you fully recover from your plastic surgery. If possible, you may also be encouraged to have some weight loss before surgery to make it a much safer procedure and reduce the potential risks.

Choosing the Right Implants

Ultimately, choosing breast implants is up to you in the end. As is the case with everything else we have looked at thus far, it is crucial to have a consultation before you decide whether to go through with the surgery. During this appointment, your plastic surgeon will discuss the different types of implants, saline implants and silicone implants and highlight the pros and cons of each. He will also discuss the different implant sizes and placement positions and what would suit your body shape best.

While some people opt for saline implants, others prefer silicone gel implants. There is no absolute right or wrong choice. However, one may be better for your body type and where you would like the implants placed.

Taking Before and After Photos

Although it is not something you need to agree to as a condition of having breast implants, our plastic surgeon will be interested in taking before and after photos of the procedure. As well as being suitable for our records and marketing purposes, before and after images will help us show the difference the procedure has made and show you that we achieved your goals for breast augmentation.

These will not include your face and will be anonymous and used only for demonstration purposes.

Discussing Recovery and Aftercare

A crucial aspect of breast enlargement surgery consultation is discussing the recovery period and the aftercare we will offer you after the procedure. This will include follow-up appointments, information regarding how to ensure your implants and the site of the incisions. To start seeing some results, and there is no guarantee you will be fully healed at that stage, you may need to wait a few weeks, at least following surgery day.

Failure to follow any of the aftercare or recovery rules your cosmetic surgeon offered could lead to potential complications and the need for further surgery to correct any issues or problems you are having. Recovery may involve wearing compression stockings; only wear a sports bra to avoid strenuous exercise. It can take at least a month for most patients to recover fully and for any dissolvable stitches to come out.

Addressing Your Questions and Concerns

You must not be shy or worried about being rude during a breast augmentation consultation, as this is your chance to ask your plastic surgeon questions and get support for any worries and concerns you have about the procedure. Breast augmentations, while they come with huge benefits and advantages, are still intimidating types of surgery that will involve you being put to sleep and going under the knife.

It makes sense, then, that you may have lots of questions. Any reputable cosmetic surgeon welcomes this dialogue between them and their patients. The more confident you are in the person conducting the procedure, the better.

Contact Linia Cosmetic Surgery now to book your consultation

If you have had breast cancer, are suffering from self-esteem issues or want your clothes to fit better, breast augmentations are effective for increasing breast size, shape and position. They can help turn your life around and regain your confidence. As they are strict and intensive procedures, you must know precisely what you are getting yourself in for, which is why a breast augmentation consultation is so important. At Linia Cosmetic Surgery, we will be happy to book you in for that initial consultation so you can learn all you need to about your viability for the procedure, what will happen, the risks, the recovery and the aftercare involved. You can come alone, but if you prefer, we are happy to speak to you with a friend or family member present.

You are not obligated to sign up for breast augmentation surgery just because you had a consultation, and many people require more than one meeting. You will be given a cool-off period where you can take some time to decide whether it is the right thing for you and whether you want to proceed. If you do, we will also be happy to start making a surgical plan during the consultation and book you in for your surgery day.

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Written By: Dr Azhar Aslam