During the initial consultation for a breast augmentation with Dr. Naidu at her office in NYC, near Manhattan, patients will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the breast augmentation procedure itself, recovery and expected results. Each member of Dr. Naidu’s staff is warm, caring, professional and compassionate.
Dr. Naidu and her staff will ask questions about the patient’s medical history. These questions will include current medications as well as previous surgical procedures and/or treatments. Any diseases that could affect the outcome of the patient’s procedure should also be disclosed at this time (diabetes, hypertension, etc.). Lifestyle choices (tobacco use, drinking alcohol, etc.) is another …show more content…
Naidu will examine the patient’s breasts. She will determine the condition of the skin and soft tissue on each breast. She will also measure the width of the base of each breast as well as the amount of breast tissue that remains. These detailed measurements will assist Dr. Naidu in determining the size and positioning of the breast implants that will serve the patient the best.
Women who have not completed their family and intend to become pregnant, and breastfeed may want to hold off on their breast augmentation procedure. Dr. Naidu is happy to explain the effect that these circumstances will have on your breast augmentation results.
After this initial consultation, Dr. Naidu will know if the patient is a good candidate for a breast augmentation procedure.
Second Consultation in NYC, Near Manhattan
If the patient decides that she wants to have a breast augmentation procedure with Dr. Naidu, a second consultation will be scheduled. During this consultation, Dr. Naidu assists the patient in choosing the breast implant device that will provide the patient with the results she desires. Patients will be able to ‘try-on’ breast sizers at this appointment. These sizers help the patient determine the breast size the patient would …show more content…
Naidu may request that the patient have a mammogram. Other screening tests and/or a preoperative clearance from the patient’s medical physician may also be requested.
Certain medications must be discontinued for a specific amount of time prior to the breast augmentation procedure. Additionally, individuals who use tobacco will need to discontinue using it for at least eight weeks before and after their surgical procedure.
A Breast Augmentation in NYC, Near Manhattan - The Surgery
The type of incision Dr. Naidu uses depends largely on the patient’s goals and whether or not she intends to breastfeed at some point in the future. The three types of incisions Dr. Naidu typically uses are:
1. The Peri-Areolar Incision - This incision is circular. It is made around the border of the pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple (areola).
2. The Inframammary Incision - This incision runs along the patient’s breast crease.
3. The Axillary Incision - This incision is located in the patient’s armpit.
Dr. Naidu takes great care to hide these incisions within the natural folds of the patient’s armpits and breasts or around her