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Choosing a Breast Implants and Lift Surgeon

I am considering having breast implants and breast lift. What credentials should I look for in a surgeon?

Asked 30 months ago by Syla

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Picking a plastic surgeon

While board-certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery is generally a reassuring and perhaps minimal requirement (or board-eligibility for recent residency graduates) not all plastic surgeons have extensive experience in your specific area of concern. My recommendation would be to start with your own doctors, your internist, pediatrician, family doctor, or especially gynecologist. All women who have undergone plastic surgery of the breast will have found their way back to... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing plastic surgeon?

Anyone considering plastic or reconstructive surgery should consider consulting a board certified plastic surgeon to achieve the best and safest results possible. Physicians who are considered board certified hold a certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). This certification proves that the surgeon has graduated from an accredited medical school, has completed a residency of at least five years, has three years of experience in general surgery, is actively practicing... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing a surgeon for breast implant and lift

A good place to start would be to make sure the surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery, (American Board of Plastic Surgery). That way you know that he has been trained in these procedures and underwent rigorous training in a university based program entailing multiple years. They also had to take and pass a rig ours written and oral exam. The next qualification to look for is the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These plastic surgeons were... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Choose a board certified plastic surgeon

There are many physicians doing breast augmentation who are not board certified plastic surgeons, or even plastic surgeons. In Houston, there are dermatologists and gynecologists who perform breast augmentation in their own surgery centers.Breast augmentation done at the same time as a breast lift is more complicated than doing each procedure separately. Even among board certified plastic surgeons, there is controversy as to doing the procedures together or in stages. I perform the... more

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Joseph M. Perlman, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift and implant surgeon

The best way to choose a qualified breast surgeon is to check that the surgeon is board certified, that they surgeon performs the operation regularly, that he can show good results, and have patient recommendations available to you.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Board Certification and Experience

Hello Syla, Word of mouth referrals from happy patients is the best way to find a good plastic surgeon. Referrals from other physicians is also a safe bet. If neither option works for you, I would go to surgery.org or plasticsurgery.org and begin with the "Find a Surgeon" function. Websites today provide a great deal of information about the surgeon and before and after photos will help you decide which results appeal to you. Speaking with patients who have had the same procedure... more

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Robert W. Kessler, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift surgeon

Hi! 1) My website has a link to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, where you can find names of surgeons near you. 2) Go to 2 or 3 consultations. 3) Ask to see lots of before and after pictures. This is tricky surgery, and the results vary widely. 4) Ask to speak to a patient who has had a breast augmentation-lift. 5) Talk to your internist and to your gynecologist. They can tell you about a particular plastic surgeon's reputation.

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Implants and Breast Lift

When considering breast augmentation with a mastopexy (breast lift), you should carefully choose a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in this particular type of surgery. The combination of placing an implant and performing a lift at the same time can be quite challenging, especially for a surgeon who does not perform this combination routinely. Also, depending on your specific situation, the two procedures may need to be staged, or done in two different surgeries to... more

William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Do your homework in chosing your surgeon

Syla, First and foremost you should chose a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in the surgery you are hoping to have. You can find out initial information on their website and often by an e-mail to the practice. Look at before and after photos on the doctor's website and this should show you some of their post-op results. Write any questions down that you have so you willremember to ask them all at your consultation. Lastly, you need to be seen in consultation to know if... more

Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing a plastic surgeon

There are several things to look for in a plastic surgeon. Check board certification/eligibility, membership in plastic surgery societies, training program, and experience. You may also want to check out his/her before and after pictures to get an idea of what you like. A great place to start would be the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website.

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Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Ask as many sources as you can: your regular doctor, friends, family members, etc. Plastic surgeons make their reputations through good surgical work and the same names will begin to surface as you talk to people. Beware of the glitziest ads.

Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

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Choice of breast surgeon

First you want the basic qualifications-Training in plastic surgery, Board certification in Plastic Surgery Experience-find out how many procedures have been done and look at pictures of the results Reputation-Ask around. If you get mammograms ask the mammographer. Ask your Ob/Gyn You will eventually find that 3-4 names keep popping up. See them all and decide who you like the best.

John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing a surgeon for breast augmentation and lift

There are a number of criteria to help choose a qualified surgeon. Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery confirms that you are seeing a "real" plastic surgeon who has completed rigorous training in an accredited institution and passed a written and oral test. Membership in the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (www.surgery.org) or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www.plasticsurgery.org) is a privilege. Most state medical boards have a web... more

John E. Gross, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implants (augmentation) and a breast lift (mastopexy) surgeon credentials.

Make sure the surgeon is a board certified plastic surgeon with a good reputation in the community. Ask for referrals from other physicians and medical professionals such as nurses. Interview at least two surgeons and make sure it is a good fit. Discuss your concerns and be comfortable with his or her ability to answer any question you may have. You should verify that they have operating priviliges at a local hospital. Check your local medical society to ensure that they are in good standing... more