Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon

Below is a list of question you may wish to bring to your consultation.

• Do you recommend above or below the muscle?

• Do you recommend silicone gel or saline?

• Do you recommend smooth or textured? Round or teardrop?

• Do you recommend low, moderate, or high profile?

• Where will the incisions be?

• Do you plan to overfill the implants (if saline)?

• What is your policy regarding revision surgery?

• Do I need a breast lift?

• Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

• Who pays if surgery takes longer than expected?

• Will you use marcaine (long lasting local anesthetic)?

• May I have muscle relaxants after surgery?

• What will you prescribe for pain?

• How will you try to prevent me from getting nauseated?

• What is your rate of infection, capsular contracture, displacement, deflation, and rupture?

• Can you help get my chest acne under control before surgery?

• What antibiotics do you use during and after surgery?

• Do you charge for post-op visits? Ever?

• If I have problems after hours, who will help me: you or another doctor?

• Will you provide me with an implant identification card after surgery?

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Dr. Loftus is the nationally respected plastic surgeon who authored the highly acclaimed book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, THE TODAY SHOW, DATELINE NBC, and THE VIEW, discussing all facets of plastic surgery. People travel from all over the world to seek her care. Dr. Loftus' two offices are located in the Greater Cincinnati area, 45 minutes south of Dayton Ohio and 45 minutes north of Lexington Kentucky.

Loftus Plastic Surgery Center
Cincinnati office: 513-793-4000
Northern Kentucky office: 859-426-5000