Breast Enhancement Surgery FAQ's
Thomas Lois, MD Atlanta Ga Plastic Surgeon

• Questions about Dr. Lois and the procedures
• What procedures are available and which one is right for me: breast augmentation, lift or a combination of the two?
• What incisions does Dr. Lois use?
• Does Dr. Lois do breast augmentation through the belly button?
• What type of breast implants does he use?
• How is implant size determined
• One of my breasts is smaller than the other, can this be corrected with surgery?
• What if I have a little bit of droop in my breast but don’t want to have a lift with all the incisions?
• Will I be put to sleep?
• How much does breast augmentation cost?
• Questions about after the procedure—recovery
• How will I feel after surgery?
• When can I return to work and social activities?
• What are the restrictions after breast implant surgery?
• How long do I need to wait to shower?
• How long do I need to wait to wear a bra after breast implant surgery?
• Can I go braless?
• Do the breast implants have to be replaced after 10 years?
• Can I breast feed after breast augmentation?
• How many follow up visits will I have?
• Will my breast stay as they are after surgery?
• Questions about associated risks/complications and other concerns
• What are the risks and complications associated with having breast implants?
• What is capsular contracture?
• What are the risks of “rippling”?
• Will the breast implant affect the results of a mammogram?
• Can I breast-feed after breast augmentation?
• What happens if a breast implant leaks?