The success and safety of your breast reduction 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
• Family history of breast cancer and results of any mammograms or previous biopsies

• 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 reduction and any risks or potential complications
• Discuss the use of anesthesia during your procedure for breast reduction.

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