- To write down any questions you may have, keep a notebook with you a few days before you arrive. You can use your notebook during the consultation. Keep it with you and write down the answers to your questions.
- To try breast prostheses and measure their size and tight sportswear with you to understand their appearance bring bras.
- Learn about the different types of prostheses and decide with your doctor what is appropriate.
- Supramuscular, submuscular, partial – learn the differences and Ask your doctor which one is right for your body type.
- Do not forget that the prosthesis size is the breast cup after surgery. It doesn't determine your height. Each prosthesis is compatible with your existing breast tissue. Therefore decide on the breast size you want and choose the appropriate prosthesis. Choose the size with the help of your doctor.
- Learn about possible “rippling” after breast prosthesis.
- If you do not have enough breast tissue, avoid excessively large prostheses.
- If you are undecided between the two measures recommended by your doctor, always choose the larger one.
- Make sure your Lydia Med emails don't end up in your spam folder. These emails may contain last-minute discount deals.
- You must be in a healthy BMI range for your surgery.
- Remember to bring at least two types of ID cards with you.