Questions About Plastic Surgery

10. Who will recover me as I wake from my surgical procedure

Whether in a hospital or out-patient surgery setting, my patients will always be recovered by a registered nurse with experience in post-operative care. This is a very important point to consider because if you do not inquire, your recovery may be conducted by a medical assistant lacking the proper training. Your safety should be the most important factor as you consider your options for elective plastic surgery.

11. If I decide to have surgery with you, what will the schedule be for pre- and post-operative appointments?

Aside from your comprehensive pre-operative appointment your post-operative care will consist of a visit to the office on the day after surgery, one week after surgery, at two weeks after surgery and then at the 2 month point. We will be happy to see you any time in the interim if there are questions or concerns. Either my office staff or I am available 24/7 for questions or concerns. After your 2 month post-op visit, I typically ask you to return at one year after surgery as well.

QUESTIONS ABOUT BREAST SURGERY

12. Do you generally place the implants above or below the muscle, and why?

My preference is to place the implants in the partially sub-muscular position because I feel it lends to a more natural overall breast look post-operatively. I also feel that in most patients leaving the suspending ligaments in place that connect the muscle to the skin of the breast (Cooper's Ligaments); more support of the overall breast is maintained. However, the placement of a breast implant above or below the muscle is determined individually for each patient after a careful discussion of your goals followed by a comprehensive examination. There is a different appearance to the breast after each procedure and patients will have their input in this decision as well.