Maine Breast implants

	John McGill, M.D. Maine Plastic Surgeon	436 A State Street Bangor, ME
	Sarah Holland, M.D. York Plastic Surgeon	12 Hospital Drive York, ME

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Maine Breast implants directory information

The RealSelf.com Maine breast implants doctor directory is a free and unbiased resource for locating Maine plastic surgeons' offices where breast enhancement surgery is performed. RealSelf.com does not accept paid listings or advertorials in the doctor directory. The Maine breast augmentation surgeons in this directory are listed according to their level of participation in the community.

Plastic surgery statistics reported in 2007 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that breast implants were the most popular surgical procedure in America. Breast implants are a popular choice for younger women and new moms, who may feel that their size is too small, or that they have lost too much volume after having children.

Plastic surgeons in Maine typically provide the option of either saline and silicone breast implants. Some Maine plastic surgeons may prefer one type of implant over the other, so it's important to ask questions and learn about the differences at your consultation. Maine surgeons may offer breast implant products from either Mentor Corporation, whose breast implant products include MemoryGel in a variety of shapes, textures, and sizes, or Allergan, whose saline and silicone breast implants are marketed under the name Natrelle.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline implants consist of a silicone rubber shell that is either pre-filled or inflated to the desired size with sterile saline during surgery. Most saline breast implants have a valve that is sealable by the surgeon.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone implants have an outer shell, also made of silicone, that is filled with a fixed amount of silicone gel. Silicone implants vary in shell surface (smooth/textured), shape, profile, volume, shell thickness, and number of shell lumens. Silicone gel-filled implants are not adjustable for size.

How much do breast implants cost in Maine?

The RealSelf.com cost map for breast implants in Maine can give you a snapshot of what other people paid for breast augmentation in your area. Silicone breast implants tend to cost slightly more than saline implants, but recent data suggests that women may prefer the new silicone implants.

Are breast implants safe?

Be are honest with your plastic surgeon about your medical history and your goals for the surgery, and choose a surgeon who is experienced and qualified to perform breast implants in Maine. No surgery is without some level of risk, and your surgeon should explain all of the side effects and possible risks prior to surgery.

The Institute of Medicine has concluded that there is "no definitive evidence linking breast implants to cancer, neurological diseases, neurological problems or other systemic diseases." In 2006, the FDA approved the use of silicone breast implants after the single largest patient study ever conducted, in cooperation with Mentor Corporation.

Tips for finding the right Maine breast augmentation surgeon

1. Ask your Maine plastic surgeon, what is your board certification and which professional societies do you belong to?
2. Is the facility where my surgery will take place an accredited facility?
3. What exactly can I expect during and after breast implants surgery?
4. Are there any alternatives to breast implants that I should be aware of?
5. May I see before and after photos of other Maine patients who have already had breast implants?
6. May I speak to a current patient who has already had breast implants?

Do not commit to breast augmentation with a Maine doctor or plastic surgeon based solely upon advertising, special pricing, or the referral of another patient before fully researching the background of the surgeon.

Breast implants reviews and photos

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