Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Breast Augmentation

    LOS ANGELES, CA, August 06, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The decision to have breast augmentation surgery is an important one that involves multiple factors. Breast augmentation has the ability to improve your self-esteem, increase self-confidence and feelings of appeal, and even improve your clothing options. It also has physical and aesthetic risks which should be fully considered prior to undergoing the procedure.

Breast augmentation is the most popular form of plastic surgery in the United States, with more than 250,000 performed every year. This does not mean that the procedure is right for you and, like any elective surgical procedure, the decision to have breast augmentation should be approached carefully and with complete knowledge of the benefits and potential complications.

Questions about Your Plastic Surgeon's Qualifications

You want to make sure you are working with an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon. In addition to finding a qualified surgeon with in-depth experience in breast augmentation surgery, you want to make sure you feel comfortable with the surgeon and that he or she has thoroughly explained your individual procedure and answered your questions.

Some questions to ask potential breast augmentation surgeons include:

- Where did you receive your training in plastic surgery?
- How long have you been practicing plastic surgery?
- Do you perform your procedures in an accredited medical facility?
- Can I see before and after pictures of previous breast augmentation patients?

Choosing an experienced plastic surgeon is important in ensuring your safety and ultimate satisfaction.

Questions about Aesthetics

In addition to researching your plastic surgeon's qualifications, you should discuss in depth the options and methods for achieving the results you desire. Some aesthetics-related questions include:

- What placement option is best for my frame?
- What placement option will provide the best cleavage?
- What incision option provides the least visible scars?
- What implant type will provide me with the most natural looking results?

Your plastic surgeon will be able to assess your body and help you determine all of these things based on your lifestyle choices, body type, and goals.

Questions about Surgery and Recovery

Finally, you will want to know about the procedure itself and your recovery process. Some questions you will want to ask about surgery and recovery include:

- What are the risks of breast augmentation?
- Is there a way to minimize my postoperative risks?
- How long does recovery take?
- When can I resume normal activities?
- How do you handle complications?
- Will you work with me during my recovery period?

If you live in the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills or Newport Beach, California areas and are interested in learning more about breast lift or breast augmentation procedures, please visit the website of E. Kim Plastic Surgery at http://www.ekimplasticsurgery.com.

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