Breast reconstruction cosmetic surgery is often more complex than other breast surgery procedures as it may involve multiple procedures over several months. At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will educate the patient about breast reconstruction and help her make an informed choice. 
The surgeon may also show breast reconstruction surgery before and after photographs during the first appointment. Fantastic, honorable, and board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Farah Naz Khan provides breast reconstruction to patients in Dallas, Texas, and surrounding communities in this prolific and supreme state.
What are Breast Reconstruction Before and After Pictures?
Before and after pictures in case of breast reconstruction cosmetic surgery refer to a set of images belonging to a past patient who has undergone the same surgery with successful results. The set includes pictures taken prior to the procedure and after the procedure at a time when all the stages of treatment are over and full results of breast reconstruction are visible.
The surgeon will take care to ensure that the images are obtained with the proper consent of the patient and presented before new patients in an appropriate way. The patient’s identity may be kept undisclosed as per the established norm. The surgeon’s only intent behind this effort is to use these images as a visual aid to explain the effectiveness of breast reconstruction to new patients.
Advantages
Breast reconstruction is a complex procedure, and the patient should consider all aspects before going ahead with it. Some patients may have concerns about how their restored breast may look like after the surgery, and whether this extended procedure is really helpful in meeting their needs and improving their body image.
Some patients may only require unilateral breast reconstruction, while others may need bilateral reconstruction. The surgeon may recommend flap technique or breast implants to perform the surgery. If the patient has access to breast reconstruction before and after photos, she will be better placed to make the right choices.
This is the age of transparency – well, at least in some circles and arenas. The plastic surgery industry is certainly an area where people want to know what to expect. Many of these surgeries are not mandatory but they are crucial nonetheless since self-esteem and quality of life matter.
The best surgeons and clinics in this industry show these pictures online because they want to share with the public their capabilities and the monumental difference they make in peoples’ lives. What gives them the opportunity and/or ability to do this is digital technology.
This technology has enabled these amazing pictures to be seen by anyone and from anywhere they can obtain Internet bandwidth. And we know that is pretty much anyplace – from someone’s couch to a tranquil coffee shop.
Keeping Reasonable Expectations
The patient should be aware that the results with breast reconstruction surgery may not be identical to the natural breasts that she originally had. Some differences in the appearance and feel are likely to be there. To ensure that the patient knows what the surgery can or cannot do for her, the surgeon can make use of breast reconstruction before and after photos.
A patient who has reasonable expectations will often achieve better personal satisfaction from the results. The risk of any disappointment occurring after the procedure is minimized with this effort. Board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Farah Naz Khan receives patients from Dallas, Texas, and nearby areas for breast reconstruction surgery and various other procedures.
Vivid Online Photos
The surgeon will usually have an option to upload breast reconstruction surgery before and after photos on their practice website for free access to new or established patients which Dr. Khan does with precision and patience. If the surgeon is active on social media, they may also consider disseminating the photos through social channels such as Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest for wider exposure.
With these fantastic pictures patients have so much more information to assess. Now when a patient signs up for one of these procedures, breast reconstruction surgery among them, they know what to expect. This means they will be more comfortable with their decision and less anxious. That is heartwarming for everyone.
To schedule a consultation with Board Certified Dallas Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Farah Khan please call 469-437-5426 or click here to contact us.
