How to Prepare for a Breast Aesthetics Consultation

The purpose is not simply to book surgery

A first consultation should define the concern, assess medical suitability and help you understand options. Leaving without deciding on surgery is normal. Taking time to process information or seek another opinion can improve decision quality.

Prepare complete health information

List previous operations, long-term conditions, allergies, prescription and non-prescription medication, vitamins and herbal products. Share smoking and nicotine, alcohol, clotting history and relevant family breast history.

Imaging and previous operation records

Bring available mammogram, ultrasound or MRI reports appropriate to your age and history. If you have implants, an implant card, operation note and earlier photographs may support revision planning. Imaging needs are individual.

How to describe expectations

Words such as “natural” or “large” mean different things. Examples you like and dislike can help communication, but another person’s anatomy cannot be copied. Clothing, exercise, work, pregnancy plans and priorities around scars provide more useful context.

Useful questions for the surgeon

• Why do you recommend this method and what alternatives exist?
• Where will scars be and how may they change?
• Which risks are most relevant to me?
• Where will surgery take place and which anaesthesia is used?
• Whom do I contact urgently?
• What are the follow-up and long-term surveillance plans?
• How is a possible revision managed?

Red flags

Guaranteed outcomes, minimising risk, pressure for a same-day decision, prescribing a technique before medical assessment and leaving no time for questions deserve caution. Transparent communication supports informed consent.