How do I find the best breast augmentation doctor?

its really hard to find information about the breast augmentation doctors, who to go to, how to make the decision about one doctor over another. 

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A: Breast Implant Surgeon in Los Angeles

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Finding the best breast augmentation surgeon in your geographic area should begin by searching for board certification, training, and qualifications.  Moreover, you should feel comfortable with your surgeon and their level of aesthetic beauty.  Discuss your goals and see if the surgeon shares your... more

A: Best Plastic Surgeon to do breast implants

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

Start with Certified by the American board of Plastic Surgery, then look for members in the American Society for Asethtic Plastic Surgery and then make sure they do lots of breast implants and have very happy patients that you can talk to, see many photos of good before and after results and that the surgeon... more

A: Finding a breast augmentation is easier than you think

Brian K. Brzowski, MD

Go to the website of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: www.surgery.org Look under "Find A Surgeon". Membership in this society is by invitation only and the members of this society devote their practices to cosmetic surgical procedures. Most are also members of the American... more

A: How do you pick a surgeon for breast augmentation?

Joseph L. Grzeskiewicz, MD

In many instances a patient will have a number of surgeons to choose from. I think the first place to start in your search is to obtain personal recommendations from people who actually know a surgeon's work. If you meet one or several happy patients from a particular surgeon, chances are you will be... more

A: Selecting a Plastic Surgeon to Perform Breast Augmentation Surgery

Michael Law, MD

Before meeting a surgery or scheduling a consultation check the surgeon's website to learn about their training and philosophy. Both training and philosophy can significantly different from one plastic surgeon to another.  I urge all propective patients to take time, do a lot of research and view many... more

A: When choosing a plastic surgeon, do your homework

Sanjay Grover, MD

Choosing the right plastic surgeon for your breast augmentation procedure will take some work on your part.  There are many types of surgeons performing breast augmentation these days.  A useful place to start is to check if your plastic surgeon is certified by The American Board of Plastic... more

A: Credentials and experience are key.

Manish H. Shah, MD

Breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States. I believe that your surgeon's credentials and experience are the key to a successful surgery. However, your surgeon's response to surgery that goes awry is even more important. There are plenty of physicians who are not... more

A: Credentials and Philosophy

Kris M. Reddy, MD

The credentials of a surgeon are important as the surgeon should be a board certified plastic surgeon. Other credentials such as being a Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and being a Fellow of American or International College of Surgeons can demonstrate that the surgeon is well... more

A: As in all other searches for the best surgeon, make sure...

Richard P. Rand, MD

As in all other searches for the best surgeon, make sure yours is an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeon. Beyond that, look at many photos of that surgeon's patients. Realize that different doctors have different opinions about what looks best and you want to be sure the "look" you get is... more

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