Describe the goal precisely
List the feature or concern you want to discuss and what outcome would feel useful to you. If you have photographs, use them to describe preferences, not to demand another person's exact result.
Write down past procedures, relevant medical conditions, medicines, supplements, allergies, and any constraints on time or support. The clinical team decides which details it needs, but arriving prepared helps avoid relying on memory.
Ask about the complete proposal
Request the proposed procedure or alternatives, likely setting, clinician roles, material risks, recovery demands, and how follow-up would work. The ASPS checklist treats these as distinct subjects, so keep them as separate questions.
If an option uses a medical device, ask which product is proposed and for its patient information. For breast implants in particular, FDA material describes a patient decision checklist that should be reviewed with the prospective patient.
Leave with a usable comparison
Take notes about what the surgeon said is possible and what remains uncertain. Ask for a written estimate that identifies what is included before comparing it with another practice's estimate.
Mafi's official site places consultations at its main Fresno office, 9479 N. Fort Washington Road, Suite 103. Confirm your appointment location and any requested forms with the practice before traveling.
Questions and answers
Must I decide during the first visit?
A consultation is a chance to gather information. Ask what further evaluation or follow-up conversation would help you make a considered choice.
Can a gallery replace an examination?
No. Images can clarify preferences, while the clinician must assess your circumstances and explain realistic options.