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Looking for Tips for Breast Augmentation
asked 5 months ago by Candy0414 in Memphis, TN
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 83 times
Tags: recommendation, tip
I'm 5'4", 115lbs and a mother of two. Please help
6 answers to Looking for Tips for Breast Augmentation
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Tips
You can go to the amercian society of plastic surgeons website for a list of board certified surgeons. There are a number in Memphis.
Michael Hueneke, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation Tips
Thank you for the question.
Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors:
1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal.
2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For...
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Start out with your breast goal
Hello,
Start out by trying to determine what cup size you would like to be. Do some reading about saline vs silicone implants, under the muscle vs over the muscle, and the different incisions that can be used to place the implant. Next, get 2-3 consultations with board certified plastic surgeons. Look at their before and after photos as well as their reviews and when in their office try one some implants to get an idea of the approximate range of implant size.
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Breast augmentation
Your question is a bit open ended. The best way to get the correct information for you to make an informed choice is to go for a consultation with a board certified surgeon.
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Tips for Breast Augmentation
The most important Tip for Breast Augmentation is to read and make certain that you are informed about Breast Augmentation before you have a consultation. The following are a few good recommendations before considering Breast Implants:
1. Read as much as possible about Breast Augmentation. In addition to Realself visit the Website of the American Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
2. Learn about the different types of Breast Implants-Silicone Gel vs Saline, Textured vs...
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Find a good Plastic Surgeon
There are so many different ways to answer your question and many different places where you could start. I would think that if you start by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon, you would begin to narrow your questions and decide wether a breast augmentation is right for you. You may find that you are good candidate for a breast augmentation, or perhaps, that you would be better suited to a breast lift. If you are have trouble finding a surgeon to meet with, this site...
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Daniel Sherick, MD
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon



