Charleston Plastic Surgeon

What questions should I ask during my consultation with my doctor?

It is expected that you have questions regarding breast augmentation surgery. Local Charleston plastic surgeon, Dr. O’Neill and his staff work very hard to ensure that all of your questions are answered to your satisfaction. Below is a list of questions to help guide you during the consultation process.

• Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
• Are you a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
• Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
• How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
• Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally-or state-recognized accrediting agency?
• Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
• What will be expected of me to get the best results?
• Where and how will you perform my procedure?
• What shape, size, surface texturing, incision site and placement site are recommended for me?
• How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
• What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
• How many additional implant-related operations can I expect over my lifetime?
• How will my ability to breastfeed be affected?
• How can I expect my implanted breasts to look over time? After pregnancy/breastfeeding?
• What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my implanted breasts?
• How will my breasts look if I choose to have the implants removed in the future without replacement?

For more information on breast augmentation, please click on one of the following:

• Am I a candidate for breast augmentation?
• What should I expect during a consultation with Dr. O’Neill?
• What should I do to prepare for breast augmentation surgery?
• What actually happens during my breast augmentation procedure?
• What are the risks of breast augmentation?
• What is recovery like following breast augmentation?
• How much does a Charleston breast augmentation cost?
• What questions should I ask during my consultation?