Virginia Breast implants

	Shahram Salemy, MD Washington DC Plastic Surgeon	1300 Chain Bridge Rd McLean, VA	118 answers
	David E. Berman, MD Virginia Plastic Surgeon	Suite 100 14 Pidgeon Hill Dr Sterling, VA	19 answers
	Michael J. Brown, MD Leesburg Plastic Surgeon	Suite 125 45155 Research Place Ashburn, VA	13 answers
	Kevin Bounds, MD Virginia Beach Plastic Surgeon	1815 Colonial Court Virginia Beach, VA
	Eric Desman, MD Alexandria Plastic Surgeon	Ste 510 6355 Walker Ln Alexandria, VA
	Matthew A. Galumbeck, MD Virginia Beach Plastic Surgeon	1817 Republic Rd. Virginia Beach, VA
	Timothy J. Germain, M.D. Virginia Plastic Surgeon	Suite 300 6707 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA
	Jonathan S. Jacobs, MD, DMD, FACS Virginia Beach Plastic Surgeon	935 First Colonial Rd Virginia Beach, VA
	Samuel Fuller, M.D. Virginia Plastic Surgeon	Ste 100 1330 Oak Ln Lynchburg, VA
	Simon Hatinoglou, M.D. Virginia Plastic Surgeon	Ste 100 1330 Oak Ln Lynchburg, VA

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Virginia Breast implants directory information

Breast implants in the Virginia area are offered by many local plastic surgeons, who are listed in the following unpaid directory. This directory is an unbiased resource for locating Virginia breast implant surgeons. All Virginia plastic surgeons listed on RealSelf.com receive a free profile page and 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 Virginia, 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.

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

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

1. Ask your Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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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