Undergoing breast augmentation surgery can be a positive, life-changing event. However, it is also a serious surgical procedure and should not be undertaken lightly. Individuals considering breast augmentation surgery should do their due diligence to educate themselves about their prospective plastic surgeon, the choices related to breast implant surgery and what to expect before, during and after the procedure. To help you gather the pertinent information about breast augmentation surgery, renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. William E. LoVerme shares the following 15 questions you should ask during your breast augmentation consultation.

1. Are You Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
2. How Long Have You Been Practicing?
3. How Many Breast Augmentation Procedures Do You Perform Each Month and Each Year?
4. What Is Your Personal Aesthetic in Regard to Breast Surgery—Do You Strive to Provide Natural-Looking Results?
5. What Type of Breast Implants Do You Recommend and Why?
6. What Size of Breast Implants Do You Recommend for My Body Type and Frame?
7. Which Incision Pattern and Placement Method Do You Suggest and Why?
8. What Can I Expect Before, During and After Breast Augmentation Surgery? Specifically, What Do I Have to Do to Prepare for the Procedure, and What Is the Recovery Period Like?
9. May I See Some Before-and-After Photos?
10. Can I Contact Any of Your Breast Augmentation Patients as References?
11. Where Do You Perform the Surgery?
12. Where Are Your Hospital Admitting Privileges (If Not in the Same Place Where the Surgery Is Performed)? What Are Your Emergency Protocols?
13. What Is Your Policy on Revision Surgery, if Necessary? What Is Your Incidence of Revision Surgery Requests?
14. What Are the Possible Risks of Breast Augmentation Surgery? Are Loss of Nipple Sensation and Difficulty Breastfeeding Possible Side Effects?
15. What Is Included in the Final Cost of Breast Augmentation Surgery?

When consulting with a prospective plastic surgeon, be sure that he or she is willing to answer all these questions and that the surgeon does not make you feel rushed or silly for asking the questions. Decide for yourself if you are satisfied with the plastic surgeon’s responses. Most importantly, do not feel pressured to pursue plastic surgery with a surgeon whom you are not comfortable with.

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. LoVerme to learn more about breast augmentation surgery, contact Accurate Aesthetics by calling (877) 603-7874.