SECTION 01
Translate size language into measurable priorities
Cup sizes vary between brands and do not specify width, projection or shape. Explain whether upper-pole fullness, cleavage, side profile, symmetry or restoration after volume change matters most.
The surgeon should assess chest width, breast base, skin and soft-tissue coverage, nipple position, rib-cage asymmetry and previous surgery. Sizing tools may support discussion but cannot guarantee the final appearance.
- Discuss width and projection rather than cup size alone.
- Identify baseline chest and breast asymmetry.
- Bring implant records from any prior surgery.
SECTION 02
Compare implant, incision and pocket decisions
Implant fill, shell, shape, dimensions and regulatory status should be identified. Incision and pocket placement interact with tissue coverage, activity, scars, imaging and revision options.
Ask why each choice fits the examined anatomy and what alternatives include fat transfer, lift, staged treatment or no operation. Verify the exact device supplied before surgery and keep its records afterward.
SECTION 03
Plan for long-term surveillance and possible revision
Breast implants are not lifetime devices. Discuss capsular contracture, rupture or deflation, displacement, infection, sensation changes, asymmetry, implant-associated conditions and the possibility of future imaging, reoperation or removal.
Age- and risk-appropriate breast screening should be coordinated with qualified clinicians. New lumps, swelling, pain or skin changes require medical evaluation and should not be diagnosed through a cosmetic chat.
SECTION 04
Prepare support and travel around recovery
If the treating team selects general anesthesia and the patient is clinically cleared, the group's common planning pathway is about two inpatient days of observation before discharge. If external sutures are used, review or removal is often considered around day 7, although the clinical team may change that timing. International patients should keep travel flexible and leave only after clinical clearance.
Ask about support garments, arm movement, lifting, sleep position, wound checks and urgent symptoms. International patients should arrange help with luggage and should fly only after the treating team reviews recovery and provides clearance.
- Confirm implant identifiers and warranty information.
- Arrange an adult support person after discharge.
- Request the tailored written quote after the full plan is defined.