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Things to Ask Your Surgeon

August 8th, 2010 by alissa

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Your body will be subjected to the trauma of anesthesia and incisions, as well as receive implant devices that will augment the breasts. You want a surgeon that is qualified – which means you need to know that they have the experience and knowledge to perform breast augmentation.

For this reason, it is important that you ask your surgeon the right questions. Here are some questions you should ask:

  • what experience the surgeon has
  • the location of the surgery
  • if the surgical facility is up-to-date and is sufficiently equipped for invasive surgery
  • the type of anesthesia administered
  • the length of the actual surgery
  • a brief outline of the recovery
  • what the risks and negative side effects are, including bruising, swelling, and pain
  • the schedule for post-operative consultations
  • will your surgeon be around for whatever your total recovery period is, so that you can contact him/her later?

These are a few of the questions you should ask, but we’re sure you have many more that can be included.

Feel free to bring this list of questions with you to the consultation. It’s also a good idea to jot down their answers. It’ll help you remember what you’ve discussed (as all the information can be overwhelming sometimes), and perhaps even compare notes if you’re consulting with more than one surgeon.

A Note on Board Membership and Certification

May 10th, 2010 by alissa

A license issued by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is required for all doctors to practice medicine in Ontario. This is essentially how all physicians are monitored.

On the other hand, being a member of a reputable professional organization or being “board certified” is not mandatory. It is, however, an important aspect to consider when selecting the right surgeon.

Organizations such as the Canadian Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery set industry standards that their members must meet in order to remain in good standing. For example, members in good standing with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery must have completed an approved fellowship, pass both a board-administered oral and written examination, and must have completed a minimum of 4 years in residency. Considering how exclusive each board is, it’s all about building an organization of only the “cream of the crop”.

Therefore, membership and board certification often provides valuable insight into a surgeon’s education, training and experience. But remember, not all boards are the same. If the surgeon you are looking into is a member of some obscure board that you’ve never heard of, do a little research for verification. It may help you make a decision in who to turn to for breast augmentation.