Breast Reconstruction
What to Expect During your Consultation

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We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. Please call our office or use the quick contact form below.

Office location:
Chattanooga
1616 Gunbarrel Road Suite 103
Chattanooga, TN
37421
Phone: (423) 826-8200

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.

Be prepared to discuss:

  • Why you want the surgery, your expectations and desired outcome
  • Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
  • It 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
  • How your pain will be managed post-operatively

 Your surgeon may also:

  • 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

*This website is for Informational Purposes only, and is not intended to provide medical advice.