New York Breast implants

	Steven Wallach, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	Suite 2D 1049 Fifth Ave New York, NY	147 answers
	George J. Beraka, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	Ground Floor 875 Park Ave New York, NY	89 answers
	Robert M. Freund, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	#LJ 220 East 63rd Street New York, NY	88 answers
	Kenneth R. Francis, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	Suite 1-W 114 E. 71st Street New York, NY	78 answers
	Jennifer Walden, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	50 East 71st St. New York, NY	47 answers
	Kari L. Colen, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	742 Park Avenue New York, NY	12 answers
	A. Peter Salas, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	1016 Fifth Avenue New York, NY	10 answers
	Darrick E. Antell, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	850 Park Ave New York, NY	8 answers
	Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD New York City Plastic Surgeon	Suite S-512 800 Westchester Ave. Rye Brook, NY	5 answers
	Howard T. Bellin, M.D. New York City Plastic Surgeon	East 105 73rd Street New York, NY	5 answers

Search RealSelf.com for New York Breast implants information

New York Breast implants directory information

The New York state breast implants and breast augmentation surgeon directory is an unbiased resource for locating New York plastic surgeons who may offer cosmetic breast procedures. All of the New York state physicians listed in this directory are listed according to their level of participation in the community. RealSelf.com does not accept advertorials or paid directory placements in the New York doctor directory.

In 2007, breast implants were the most popular plastic surgery procedure in New York state. New York women in their twenties often undergo breast augmentation and new moms opt for breast implants as part of the "mommy makeover," a set of procedures designed to restore the body to pre-baby condition.

Saline and silicone breast implants are available to New York women interested in augmenting or balancing breast size. New York surgeons may prefer one type of implant over the other, so it's important to learn about all of your options in consultation.

New York surgeons may offer breast implants from either Allergan, whose saline and silicone breast implants are marketed under the name Natrelle, or Mentor Corporation, whose breast implant products include MemoryGel in a variety of shapes, textures, and sizes.

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 New York?

The RealSelf.com cost map for breast implants in New York 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 New York. 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 New York breast augmentation surgeon

1. Ask your New York 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 New York 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 New York 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

See the breast implants before and after photo gallery for pictures posted by New York surgeons.

Read breast implants reviews by real people and read answers from New York breast implants surgeons in the breast implants Q&A.

Help the community: if you've had a cosmetic procedure in New York, share with others what you spent, and tell us WiWi: Was it Worth it?

Posts about New York Breast implants

Fat Transfer For Breast Augmentation Plods Forward In United States

Although fat grafting to for breast augmentation is already being performed...

Breast implants reviews by RealSelf.com users:

Note: New York Breast implants directory listings are based on data provided by either (1) RealSelf.com participating professionals who indicate they offer Breast implants, or, (2) search-based technology that matches providers to Breast implants based on keywords. If any New York Breast implants provider listing appears to be incorrect or missing, please help us improve it by sending us a note.