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