North Carolina Breast implants

	Michael Law, MD Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon	Suite 103 10941 Raven Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC	75 answers
	Joseph P. Hunstad, MD Charlotte Plastic Surgeon	Suite 100 8605 Cliff Cameron Dr. Charlotte, NC
	Edward J. Bednar, MD Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon	Suite 102 10620 Park Road Charlotte, NC
	John Fagg, M.D. Winston-Salem Plastic Surgeon	2901 Maplewood Ave Winston Salem, NC
	John Wright Winston-Salem Plastic Surgeon	Ste 201 185 Kimel Park Dr Winston Salem, NC
	Scott Tucker, M.D. Winston-Salem Plastic Surgeon	1345 A Westgate Center Drive Winston Salem, NC
	Christopher Morea, M.D. Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon	7700 Lead Mine Rd Raleigh, NC
	Glenn Davis, M.D. Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon	Ste 360 2304 Wesvill Ct Raleigh, NC
	Howard Holderness, Jr., M.D. Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon	Suite 10 1126 North Church St Greensboro, NC
	David Bowers, M.D. Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon	Suite 10 1126 North Church St Greensboro, NC

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North Carolina Breast implants directory information

North Carolina breast augmentations surgeons are listed in the following unbiased directory of plastic surgeons. RealSelf.com does not accept paid directory placements or advertorial in the North Carolina doctor directory. The North Carolina breast implant surgeons in this directory are listed according to their level of participation in the community.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that breast augmentation was the most popular surgical procedure in 2007. Breast implants are very popular in North Carolina, especially for women in their twenties or as part of the "mommy makeover," a set of procedures designed to restore the body to pre-baby condition.

North Carolina plastic surgeons typically offer both saline and silicone breast implants for women interested in increasing or balancing breast size. Some North Carolina surgeons prefer one type of implant over the other, so it's important to ask the right questions at consultation. North Carolina surgeons may offer breast implants 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 North Carolina?

The RealSelf.com cost map for breast implants in North Carolina 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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina breast augmentation surgeon

1. Ask your North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina doctor or plastic surgeon based solely upon advertising, special pricing, or the referral of another patient before fully researching the background of the surgeon.

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