Foreword, Scott Spear, MD
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Part 1: Breast Surgery
Questions 1-6 define what breast surgery is and how it alters the appearance of the breast, including:

• What is breast surgery?
• In what ways does plastic surgery change the appearance of the breast?
• Why is breast surgery performed?

Part 2: Where to  Begin
Questions 7-16 discuss who performs breast surgery and what factors should be considered when selecting a physician, including:

• Who performs breast surgery?
• Are these the only credentials to consider when choosing a doctor?
• Are there other factors to consider when evaluating a physician?

Part 3: Breast Surgery and Safety
Questions 17-25 explain where breast surgery is performed and addresses patient safety concerns, including:

• Where is breast surgery performed?
• What is accreditation and why is it important?
• What are the risks of breast surgery?

Part 4: Breast Implants
Questions 26-39 define what breast implants are and how they are used, including:

• What are breast implants?
• When are breast implants used?
• What types of breast implants are commonly used?

Part 5: Treating Breast Disease
Questions 40-49 discuss how breast surgery treats diseases, including:

• How does breast surgery treat disease?
• Is breast surgery used strictly to treat breast cancer?
• What is lumpectomy or breast conserving surgery?

Part 6: Breast Reconstruction
Questions 50-64 define breast reconstruction procedures, including:

• What is breast reconstruction?
• Who is a good candidate for breast reconstruction?
• Who performs breast reconstruction?

Part 7: Breast Reduction
Questions 65-72 describe the process of reducing breast size and why a patient might consider the surgery, including:

• What can be done to make my breasts smaller?
• Why would I want to make my breasts smaller?
• Do all women with large breasts experience pain?

Part 8: Breast Augmentation
Questions 73-79 explain breast augmentation procedures and illustrate reasonable expectations for the patients, including:

• How can by breasts be enlarged?
• Why would I want larger breasts?
• What are my options for breast augmentation?

Part 9: Breast Lift and Other Procedures
Questions 80-83 discuss options for patients who would like to improve sagging breasts, including:

• What can be done to improve sagging or flat breasts?
• What can I expect after a breast lift?
• Will a breast lift make my breasts smaller?

Part 10: Other Breast Surgery Procedures
Questions 84-88 cover remaining breast surgery options and discuss other plastic surgeries that are performed in conjunction with breast surgery, including:

• Are any breast surgeries commonly performed together?
• What other plastic surgery procedures are commonly performed with breast surgery?
• How are disproportionate breasts corrected?

Part 11: Following Breast Surgery
Questions 89-94 discuss results, recovery, and care that follow breast surgery, including:

• When will I see results of my breast surgery?
• How long is recovery following breast surgery?
• How should I care for my breasts following breast surgery?

Part 12: Your Future
Questions 95-100 discuss the breast surgery experience and your satisfaction as a patient, including:

• Can breast surgery procedures be repeated?
• Will I always have visible scars from breast surgery?
• What if I am not pleased with the outcome of my breast surgery?

Glossary
Index