The success and safety of your breast reconstruction procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle.

• Why you want the surgery, your expectations and desired outcome
• Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
• Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• Previous surgeries
• The options available in breast reconstruction surgery
• The likely outcomes of breast reconstruction and any risks or potential complications
• The course of treatment recommended by your plastic surgeon , including procedures to achieve breast symmetry

• Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
• Examine your breasts, and take detailed measurements of their size and shape, skin quality, and placement of nipples and areolae
• Take photographs for your medical record
• Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
• Discuss likely outcomes of breast reconstruction and any risks or potential complications

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