Your Consultation Appointment: What To Expect

Arrive at your consultation on time, although be prepared for their office to be running a little late. Some appointments may run over their allotted time unless someone cancels ahead of you that day. It doesn't always happen but it very well may. You should bring with you your folder of questions, photos, possibly your bag of bras or bathing suit tops you'd like to fit in and anything else you can think of to help convey your post-operative desired size. You will meet with the surgeon (at least you should, I have heard where you don't even meet the surgeon until the day of surgery and I find this poor practice). You will interview him as though your life depended upon it, because it does.

You will address all your questions, concerns, fears expectations, etc. Anything that you wish you should discuss during this time.

• You will address all your questions, concerns, fears expectations, etc.

• You will discuss your medical history completely

• your options in anesthesia, , incisions and more.

• If you are getting implants, you may determine the gram amount of tissue to be removed

• You may discuss cleavage and other cosmetic aspects. These additional details depend upon the surgeon as they all seem to be different.

• You will discuss risks at length, you may be given an informed consent sheet regarding implant safety at this meeting as well as discuss the anesthesia risks. Just make sure that the surgeon DOES address the risks. This isn't a fail proof surgery, this is flesh and blood, your flesh and blood.

• Ask to see the surgeon's before and after photo albums or discs and inquire if the photos are of his work.

• Ask if you may speak to any of his patients which may be listed on a referral sheet.

• You may also request to tour the facilities if your surgery will be performed on site.

• You may receive literature regarding the surgeon's education and training, curriculum vitae or any other pertinent information

• You may even discuss costs and fees with either the surgeon during your meeting or with a financial planner towards the end of the consultation.

• You should discuss insurance (if applicable). Many insurance companies pay for breast reductions if the amount of tissue r4moved is at or over the required weight amount of coverage. Each insurance company is different so inquire beforehand or discuss this with your surgeon.

• Anything that you'd like to know, you should discuss during this time.

The Physical Examination before Breast Reduction Surgery

You will be asked to remove your top and bra and cover yourself with a gown. After you are finished your surgeon, and a female nurse if the surgeon is male, will come in to examine your skin condition, type, thinness and elasticity. Nipple placement and incision placement will be determined. Your surgeon will note cleavage assessment (how far apart or close your breasts are together). Your surgeon may measure from the base of your throat to each nipple to note symmetry and distance. He may pinch or tug on your skin gently to test your laxity. You may feel uncomfortable during this time so prepare yourself for it.

Scheduling Breast Reduction Surgery and Pre-op Appointments

You may or may not schedule a surgery date at the end of this consultation, you are by no means obligated but this is generally the next step. If you should choose to schedule a surgery with a particular office you will usually give a deposit to hold your date. You will also make a pre-operative appointment for lab work, preparation, medications, etc. etc. After your preoperative appointment, your surgery should take place with in 2 weeks of the last meeting and lab work.

In Conclusion

You should go away with enough to go on and request a second meeting if need be, should you feel that more could have been covered. You will notice that intuitions will kick in about judgment of character, trust and faith in one's abilities. This is important so listen to any instinct triggers which may become apparent during the meeting.