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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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Selecting a Plastic Surgeon to Perform Breast Augmentation Surgery

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 many before and after photographs before selcting a plastic surgeon to perform your breast augmentation. Taking some time to speak to several former patients who have had the same... more
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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When choosing a plastic surgeon, do your homework

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 Surgery (abps.org), a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery.org), and The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (surgery.org). Addtionally, you can check what Board... more
Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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As in all other searches for the best surgeon, make sure...

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 what you want. This depends on what your own breasts offer as a starting point as well as the style and profile of the implant chosen for you. Try to be as specific as possible about what... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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The best breast augmentation surgeon

There is no such thing as the best breast augmentation surgeon. You'll need to research ABPS website then look at your surgeon's photos, evaluate his place, his look, his staff, the paperwork. Evaluate everythign. Asking his patiens, as others have recommended, will make you feel better but it's going to be someone enthusiastic, and if it's not .. run for the hills! Best Wishes.
Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Atlanta- Choosing Best Plastic Surgeon for Breast Augmentation

To start your search make sure to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,a state licensed facility and Anesthesiologist (MD). Make sure during your initial visit that the doctor shows alot of before and after photos of patients he has performed breast augmentations on. Ask to speak to patients that have had the procedure by the doctor. See if any staff members have trusted the physician to perform the procedure on them. Make sure to choose a Plastic Surgeon that you feel you will... more
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Finding the best breast augmentation doctor

This is always a dilemma. How do you know? Start with Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is an absolute minimum requirement and you would be surprised how many people are not board certified by ABPS. It must be the American Board of Plastic Surgery, there is no substitute or equivalent Board. Next, within that group, look for surgeons who are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; these surgeons generally have an interest in... more
Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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How to find a good breast augmentation surgeon

First, ignore marketing hype and focus on training. A good breast surgeon is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery, has at least 5 years of experience, and spends a good deal of his/her time actually doing breast surgery. Ask to see results. Ask to speak with patients. And, above all, ignore pricing. The cheapest surgeon is rarely ever the better surgeon and it costs substantially more to fix a bad result than it is to get it right the first time. For more information on board... more
Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Finding the best breast augmentation doctor

Who's the BEST? You're the BEST. No, I'm the BEST. NO, NO, he's the BEST! If I told you the Best augmentation doctor is located in Siberia, would you go there? Of course not. Call the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to receive 3 names of boarded plastic surgeons in your area. GO SEE THEM. If still unsure then call the implant companies, Mentor or Allergan, and ask for the local representative. Call them and ask for the 3 highest users in your area. Regards.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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How to find the best plastic surgeon for you

This is a very common question. There are so many physicians out there claiming to be experts in cosmetic surgery that it can be very hard to discern the qualified individuals from the poseurs. Please click the link below for my advice on the subject. Good Luck!
Jeffrey Horowitz, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Checklist to find the best breast augmentation doctor

1. Do you like their before and after photos? 2. Are they Board Certified? 3. How long have they been performing this procedure? (you don't want to be their first!) 4. Do you have hospital priverivileges to perform breast augmentation? (and at which hospitals?) Even if the procedure is performed at the surgeon's office, ask if he or she has hospital privileges to perform the procedure. Hospitals only allow surgeons that have the proper training and saftey record to perform surgery in their... more
Usha Rajagopal, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Finding the best breast augmentation doctors

To find the "best" surgeon to perform your Breast Augmentation I would suggest you begin by going to the American Society of Plastic Surgery web site to find board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. "Best" to me refers to attention to detail, experience, and safety. Some of the considerations that I think are important are: 1.Proper training (choose a board certified plastic surgeon) 2.Proper Experience - is Breast Enhancement Surgery a significant part of the... more
S.Pasquale Maggi, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon
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How do I find the best surgeon for me?

Hi there- In a previous entry, I described how common it is for patients who contact my Orlando plastic surgery center to make the mistake of thinking that: Anyone offering a plastic surgery procedure MUST be appropriately trained and certified to perform that procedure; this is, unfortunately, not the case. All plastic surgery training is equal, and so shopping for the best price is the best way to choose a surgeon In that previous entry, I explained how not all people offering plastic... more
Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Tips on choosing a plastic surgeon for breast augmentation.

Hi. This is such a common question that I wrote an article for RealSelf on how to go about picking a cosmetic surgeon (for breast implants, for example).  You can read it at the bottom of my profile.
George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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How to choose a Breast Augmentation surgeon

This may be easy or hard depending on where you live. First, I recommend finding board certified plastic surgeons near your area. This can be done by visiting the American Society of Plastic Surgeons web-site (www.plasticsurgery.org) and doing a search. If you live in a large metropolitan area, many surgeons have informative web-site with many before and after photos. You can narrow your search further by the quality of work. The consultation is critical to ensure you and the surgeon are... more
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
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Best Breast Augmentation Doctor

The best way to choose your Plastic Surgeon is: Make sure doctor has Board certification in Plastic Surgery Make sure doctor has experience Referal by Doctors or patients Meet with the Doctor. Does he seem caring, attentive to your needs, available, dicusses all the pros and cons with you, Gives you the time. Talk with previous patients, ask to see before and after pictures. Then make your decision.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Finding the best breast (implant) augmentation surgeon

A board certified plastic surgeon is a good beginning and probably one of the first most important steps. Many resources are available & one excellent source is www.plasticsurgery.org. How to find the best surgeon is a difficult question to answer and there is no simple directions for this. You must do alot of homework. it requires relationship building and establishing trust. Personality match between physician and surgeon is a cri tical in addition to training, experience and technical... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing The BEST Breast Augmentation Surgeon

To get THE BEST PLASTIC SURGEON, you must research and compare the surgeon's : - Education (College, Medical School - not all schools are equal) - Surgery Training (Surgery, Plastic Surgery - not all training programs are equal) - Hospital staff memberships (hospitals would NOT grant credentials in plastic Surgery to surgeons they believe are either under qualified or un-qualified) - Board Certification (and re-certification) from THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY (accept certification... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing a breast augmentation doctor

Choosing the right doctor for you can be tough. First, make sure that he/she is boad certified in plastic surgery. Second, ask friends that have nice results who they used, and thirs speak to a few different doctors and find the one that you are most comfortable with. See how the office staff treats you, and look at the doctor's results.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Finding the Best Breast Augmentation doctor

First, you should choose only a board certified plastic surgeon. There are many who have just learned this over a weekend course and start offering the procedure. You should visit several doctors to make sure you are comfortable with the physician and their staff. To find an expert in the procedure You should make sure the surgeon performs many breast augmentations (greater than 300 per year) and that they offer all approaches as all patients do not need the same approach for the best... more
William J. Hedden, MD
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Finding a good plastic surgeon

As the popularity of plastic surgery has increased over the past several years, more and more providers are trying to get involved in the specialty of plastic surgery. These providers can range from spa personnel with no medical training, to physicians trained in non-plastic surgical specialties. Unfortunately, any licensed physician can call themselves a plastic surgeon, regardless of their significant lack of training in the field of plastic surgery. Certainly, it is in the patient's best... more
Adam David Lowenstein, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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The right plastic surgeon for you

Make sure to research for a board certified plastic surgeon to perform your surgery. Check out websites that include before and after pictures of the Dr's work. Then, consult with the Dr. and find someone you feel comfortble with. 
Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Surgeon in Los Angeles

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 aesthetic outcome goals as well.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Best Plastic Surgeon to do breast implants

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 is someone you can talk to and who also listens to your requests as well.
Barry E. DiBernardo, MD
Montclair Plastic Surgeon
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Finding a breast augmentation is easier than you think

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 Society of Plastic Surgeons and are board certified in Plastic Surgery. Once you've narrowed your search in this way, ask around. If your friends have had surgery, get their recommendations... more
Brian K. Brzowski, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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How do you pick a surgeon for breast augmentation?

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 happy too. Another very important consideration is to select a surgeon who has the appropriate board certification, training, and experience for the procedure you want to undergo. In the case... more
Joseph L. Grzeskiewicz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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