Questions to Ask Before Breast Reduction Surgery
Questions to Ask Before Breast Reduction Surgery
Pre-op questions to assess candidacy, techniques, outcomes, risks, scars, recovery, and costs.
1Am I a good candidate and what outcomes are realistic for me?
Am I a good candidate and what outcomes are realistic for me?
Personalized expectations and contraindications.
2Which surgical technique do you recommend and why?
Which surgical technique do you recommend and why?
Anchor, vertical, lollipop—trade-offs and scars.
3What size or weight reduction is typical in my case?
What size or weight reduction is typical in my case?
Aligns goals with anatomy and safety.
4What are risks and complication rates at your practice?
What are risks and complication rates at your practice?
Informed consent with real data.
5How will sensation and breastfeeding be affected?
How will sensation and breastfeeding be affected?
Long-term functional considerations.
6What is the recovery timeline and support needed?
What is the recovery timeline and support needed?
Time off, lifting limits, compression, drains.
7How do you manage pain and scarring post-op?
How do you manage pain and scarring post-op?
Medication plan and scar protocols.
8What costs are included and what could add fees?
What costs are included and what could add fees?
Facility, anesthesia, pathology, revisions.
9What photos can I see from patients with similar body types?
What photos can I see from patients with similar body types?
Realistic visual outcomes guide.
10How do you handle revisions if needed?
How do you handle revisions if needed?
Policies for touch-ups and timelines.
11What pre-op steps improve results?
What pre-op steps improve results?
Weight stability, smoking, nutrition, labs.
12What follow-ups will we schedule?
What follow-ups will we schedule?
Ensures monitoring and support.
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Consult Prep
Want to learn more?
Consult Prep
Bring
Medical history and meds
Insurance criteria (if applicable)
List of goals and questions