Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Breast Augmentation

Having large, beautiful, firm, shapely breasts is something many women desire. But not everyone is born with large, beautiful breasts, and some may find their bust sagging over time or after breastfeeding. That is why breast augmentation surgery is the solution that answers women's needs. Breast augmentation is a procedure in which the surgeon's expertise is of the utmost importance, along with the quality of the silicone implants used. Before you go ahead, you must make sure you know everything you should know before deciding on the surgeon who will perform your breast augmentation — because if something goes wrong, it is a very serious matter indeed.

So today, our Thai Clinics team has compiled the questions you should ask the clinic and the surgeon who will be performing your breast augmentation before you decide to proceed. Let's see what they are.

Questions to ask before deciding on breast augmentation

1. Does the doctor who will perform the breast augmentation hold a certificate in plastic surgery?
rn2. Which field of surgery does the doctor specialize in most?
rn3. How long has the doctor been performing breast surgery?
rn4. Where will the breast surgery be carried out? Is there a supporting hospital, and what is its name?
rn5. May I see reviews from patients on whom the surgeon who will perform my breast augmentation has previously operated?
rn6. How should I prepare before the breast surgery?
rn7. Where will the doctor operate, and where will the incisions be located?
rn8. What are the risks and complications that may follow the surgery?
rn9. How does the doctor manage any complications that arise, and what methods are there to prevent or treat them?
rn10. Can I still breastfeed after breast augmentation, or does it affect breastfeeding?
rn11. Will health insurance cover breast augmentation and breast health?
rn12. How do I choose the right size and dimensions for my breast implants?
rn13. How long is the recovery period before I can return to normal activities, and can I eat normally?
rn14. How long will it take before I see the results?
rn15. How should I care for the wound after surgery to prevent infection?
rn16. How much does breast augmentation cost, and are silicone breast implants safe?
rn17. Does breast surgery cause breast cancer?
rn18. Do I need to abstain from smoking and alcohol before and after the surgery?

So, if you are about to decide on surgery, you should check many things carefully, including the possible outcomes, beforehand. Choose a good doctor and review the doctor's background and credentials thoroughly, compare how prices differ from place to place and which is better, and read reviews of each clinic. In short, choose what is best and most satisfying to you in order to keep your risk to a minimum.