Questions to Ask Before Any Non-Surgical Breast Treatment, and Red Flags

Use this checklist at a consultation. A trustworthy provider welcomes questions. This page is part of our guide to non-surgical breast enhancement.

About the treatment

• What exactly is it intended to do for the breast?
• What is the evidence for breast use, and where is it published?
• How long do results last, and how is that known?
• What are the risks, and how are complications treated?
• What are the alternatives, including doing nothing?

About the product

• What is the product name, manufacturer and batch number?
• Is it approved or registered for this use?
• Is it absorbable? If so, what happens as it dissolves?

About the clinician

• What are your registration and specialist qualifications?
• How many of these treatments have you done in the breast?
• Who treats complications, and where?

About the setting

• Is this a licensed medical facility?
• What emergency arrangements exist?
• How do I contact you out of hours?

About costs and consent

• What is included in the price, and what is not?
• Will I get written information and time to decide?

Red flags

• Guaranteed results or cup-size promises
• Pressure to book or pay quickly, or time-limited discounts
• Reluctance to name the product
• Before-and-after photos that cannot be verified
• No medical history taken
• Treatment offered outside a medical setting
• Claims that it is "risk-free", "natural" or "permanent"

Take your time

You can leave, think and get another opinion. Read breast enlargement safety for warning signs and complaint routes.