The First Office Visit

A thorough medical history and directed physical examination are obtained at the time of your consultation. Dr. Parson will examine your breasts, making measurements of the amount of drooping and sizing the proportions of your existing breast tissue with respect to your rib cage size. Any existing scars are evaluated to give the doctor an idea of your scarring potential.

He will tell you at the time of your visit exactly the approach he would recommend to provide you with the best possible result, while minimizing scarring. Other details, such as whether a breast implant would be of benefit in your particular situation, are discussed.

The Pre-Operative Period

It is imperative that patients refrain from ingesting any medications or other substances that could potentially be the cause of surgical complications. A list of medications should be reviewed and discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to operation. Patients are seen just prior to their surgery date for a general physical examination to ensure that no underlying medical problems exist that may interfere with the safety of their breast lift surgery. Specifically, any infections that arise prior to operation, however seemingly trivial, should be reported to our office. Even an otherwise innocent infection can result in a surgical wound infection, and must be treated prior to breast lift surgery. A baseline mammogram must be obtained prior to the operation.

A prescription for pain medication and antibiotics will be written, so that you have your medication when you return home from the operation.

Pre-operative photographs are taken so that you can see the improvement from your breast lift surgery afterwards. We generally take post-operative photographs at 3 – 6 months after your procedure. You will be asked to sign a surgical consent, which enumerates the risks of the procedure in detail. These risks have been explained here, but are also discussed at the consultation.

You will need to arrange for an escort to drive you to and from the surgery center. Patients cannot operate motor vehicles after breast lift plastic surgery, and we will not place recently sedated patients into taxis for transport home. It is mandatory to have someone stay with you for at least 24 hours after surgery for your comfort and safety.