Questions To Ask Your Doctor During A Breast Implant Consultation

Questions to ask your doctor during a breast implant consultation

1. How long has the surgeon been doing breast augmentation?

2. What is the total number of augmentation procedures that the doctor has performed?

3. Has the plastic surgeon ever had his/her malpractice insurance coverage denied, revoked, suspended?

4. Does the FDA approve the implant the doctor will be using?

5. Percent of patients who experienced any of the aforementioned risks?

6. Is there a warranty on the implants?

7. Where will the procedure be performed?

8. Who will be assisting the doctor during surgery? What are their qualifications? Does the plastic surgeon perform the entire surgery?

9. Will the doctor provide references of patients who have had the same procedure?

10. Will the doctor provide before/after photographs of breast augmentations he/she has performed?

11. Can you observe the exact procedure you are having before you decide to have the surgery?

12. Do you offer patient financing?