The importance of informed decision making in breast implant surgery

Feb 12

Choosing to undergo breast implant surgery is an important decision. Whether it be for aesthetic or reconstructive reasons, there are numerous advantages and beneficial effects of choosing a breast implant procedure. On my website you can find more extensive information on breast implant surgery, together with its benefits and indications, by clicking here.

Breast implant surgery for breast augmentation or breast lift involves choice of implant volume, shape and size, surgical technique, expectations and complications. — **Informed decision making**

Any kind of breast implant surgery needs to start with one or two extensive consultations in which every aspect of the surgery is discussed.

As I explained in my philosophy, the most important question to answer is “why?”. Why are you choosing for breast implants ? But besides your “why”, there are many other aspects of the surgery and the implant choice that need to be decided. And this is usually done through one or two extensive consultations. During a consultation, we go in detail over the type of procedure you wish to have, the choice of implants, the pre-operative guidelines and post-operative recovery.

I cannot emphasise enough the importance of informed decision making whenever you choose a breast implant surgery, or any type of surgery actually. Clear communication, a realistic level of expectancy, and trust in your surgeon are key factors for an optimal and satisfying result.

Clear communication, a realistic level of expectancy, and trust in your surgeon are key factors for an optimal and satisfying result in breast aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. — **Ensure the highest patient satisfaction**

Clear communication, a realistic level of expectancy, and trust in your surgeon are key factors for an optimal and satisfying result.

To inform you as much as possible before you visit my practice, I have summarised the most important information on my website under breast augmentation. In addition, I recently was interviewed by borstimplantaat.eu on this interesting topic. In their blog “Choosing the right implant for you” I answer several questions, such as: