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How Do I Find the Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon?

considering breast augmentation.  who does the best quality cosmetic surgery?

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Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon

Thanks for the question. There are several factors in determining how to pick a reputable breast augmentation surgeon. Certainly, make sure the surgeon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Beyond that, you want to make sure the surgeon performs a significant amount of these procedures on a regular basis. Additionally, during the consultation, get a gestalt as to the surgeon's philosophy on breast augmentations. You want to make sure your surgeon has an "aesthetic... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation surgeon

FInding the "best" plastic surgeon can be challenging. I suggest that you consult with several board certified plastic surgeons and after your consultations, sit down and reflect on what is important to you. You should go with your gut instincts and make sure you choose based on factors other than simply price. You should feel that your surgeon has the skills and artistic/aesthetic eye to shape your breasts the way you desire. Also, you should feel that your surgeon will "be... more
Ashkan Ghavami, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Finding the Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon

Start with surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Next look at before and after results that you like to narrow your search. Look at as many results of their own as you can. Finally, when you meet with the surgeon you'll know.
Daniel J. Casper, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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The Best Breast Aug Surgeon - Natural Looking Results

Finding the best surgeon for a natural looking result from breast augmentation When considering breast augmentation surgery, I believe that the most important question for a prospective patient to ask themselves is this: Am I seeking a natural-appearing result? If the answer is yes, then seek out a surgeon who has the same aesthetic sensibility that you have (and appropriate training and experience). And insist on seeing `before and after' photos. A lot of them. I have never... more
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Best breast augmentation surgeon

Hello, A very important question. Although the "best" may be debatable here is how I would go about making my decision. I would: -schedule to see at least 3-4 board certified plastic surgeons in your community. -I would verify that they make an effort to understand what your goals are and explain the pros and cons of all of the different options (which they all have) -Review the surgeons web reviews -Look at all of their before and after breast... more
Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Best Surgeon for Breast Augmentation

First, make sure that the surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Unfortunately there are some doctors doing these operations that don't have the proper training and experience. You should meet with your Plastic Surgeon and have a chance to get to know them. This not only allows you to learn about the surgery he or she recommends for you, but also gives you confidence that he or she is a good match for you. It’s completely fair to ask your surgeon... more
John K. Wakelin III, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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4 tips for finding the best breast augmentation surgeon for you

In the past, choosing your best surgeon was a matter of interviewing several surgeons and asking friends or other doctors for advice. Now, there are several different types of physicians performing breast augmentation surgery in the United States. These are not all trained the same. Make sure that your breast surgeon is a Plastic Surgeon. Plastic surgeons undergo years of rigorous training and routinely perform breast augmentation. Ask your doctor if he or she is a Plastic... more
Suresh Koneru, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Don't be frightened to ask or find out about your...

Don’t be frightened to ask or find out about your surgeon, and there are several important aspects about your surgeon’s credentials that you should check. Firstly, check to see that your surgeon is on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC) at this web site – https://webcache.gmc-uk.org/ods/home.do This means that if your surgeon is a specialist plastic surgeon, it will state “Plastic Surgery” on the web site of the GMC. For example, if you... more
Taimur Shoaib, MD
Glasgow Plastic Surgeon
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This is difficult because of the vast array of doctors...

This is difficult because of the vast array of doctors who now offer aesthetic services but who may have never had formal residency training. This is a "buyer beware" scenario of the highest order because it involves your body, your face and your health and safety. The law does not restrict MDs from doing cosmetic surgery even if they have not had proper training in it. The best ways to search the right doctor for you are to start by asking friends and physicians for... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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How Do You Choose A Breast Surgeon?

The first place to start is The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Are they certified by this board? Also, have they taken the time and interest to complete the Maintence of Certification and have they re-certified their boards(recommended after 10 years)? A referal from a friend or family member is helpful if there are many BC surgeons in your area. The next step is how experienced are they in breast augmentation? Ask them how many of these procedures do they do in a year. Ask to see... more
Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Experience and Credentials Will Lead You To The Best!

I give frequent educational seminars and this question always comes up. Here are the tips I give to prospective patients: 1. Look for a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This should be the big number one. If not, go elsewhere. 2. Find a surgeon who has a focus in aesthetic surgery. You can find this out by asking if they are a member of the Aesthetic Society, also called the ASAPS. In order to be a member you must be board certified by the... more
David L. Mobley, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
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Find a board certified plastic surgeon

The best way to find the right doctor is to first find a board certified plastic surgeon. There are many physicians claiming to be a "cosmetic surgeon" with limited training or experience. To be board certified in plastic surgery means that your doctor performed advanced training in an accredited residency program in plastic surgery. Next, have a consultation with your physician and make sure that you feel comfortable. Look through photos of past patients to make sure that the work... more
David Rankin, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon
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Smart Choices in Search of the "Best" Doctor

Finding the right doctor to perform your plastic surgery is now both easier than ever, and yet more complicated. The upsurge in popularity of cosmetic surgery has attracted hordes of poorly-trained and unqualified physicians looking to make a quick buck, or to leverage their existing patient base into a new source of income free of insurance reimbursement restraints. Combined with the increasing numbers of well-trained, board-certified surgeons and dermatologists coming from approved... more
Athleo Louis Cambre, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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For plastic surgery in general: It is a smart idea to...

For plastic surgery in general: It is a smart idea to consult with several plastic surgeons before making such a big decision as to who to perform your surgery. It is also important to find a surgeon that you feel comfortable with, listens to your desires, and spends time answering all of your questions. They must be board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Go with the surgeon who is board-certified, has staff privileges at a major hospital, and makes you feel comfortable... more
Jennifer Walden, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon
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FInding the best breast augmentation surgeon

First and foremost, ascertain that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Secondly, do your research. Read as much as possible prior to a consultation. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has an excellent, patient-friendly website with a great deal of information. Third, ask a lot of questions at consultation and be wary of a surgeon who rushes through the visit or tells you that he or she knows exactly what's right for you... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Asaps and abps

I suggest that you find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is a member of ASAPS  (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons)   in your area.  Speak to him, his staff and his patients.   Visit his web site and look at his before and after photos.   Ask about his OR and the anesthesiologist.   Make sure that the OR is AAAASF or medicarre (JCHO) or AAAHC and that the anesthesiologist is a board certified anesthesiologist  with ACLS... more
Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Top Ten (+1) Questions for Choosing the Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon

Choosing a surgeon for your breast augmentation is one of the most important decisions you will make that will affect your successful result. Here are some necessary questions to consider as you choose your plastic surgeon: 1. Training: Is your surgeon Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? 2. Background: How many years has your surgeon been in practice? 3. Experience: How many breast augmentation procedures does your surgeon perform each year? 4. Specialization:... more
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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How to find the a Quality Breast Augmentation Surgeon

When choosing your Jacksonville breast augmentation surgeon, you should check their credentials. One of the first and foremost qualifications is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon and ask him or her how many procedures they have performed and ultimately you shouldl feel comfortable with your plastic surgeon and what they recommend. There are a number of options such as saline vs. silicone, high profile vs.... more
Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Combination of credentials and comfort for breast augmentation surgeon

You need to start somewhere so starting with credentials. Your doc should be a ASPS member and even an ASAPS member. These two organizations are fairly exclusive and limit membership to surgeons with residency training and board certification. Equally important is your rapport with the doctor. Can you tell him/her what you want without being judged? Do you like his/her results? Will you feel comfortable telling them you're concerned about something? You need to answer these questions for... more
Robert Frank, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon
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The best breast augmentation surgeon

I would start by looking into your surgeon's credentials and considering how you found him. Find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area by searching on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) website: www.plasticsurgery.org. Ask about the incision site, the location of the implant and the type and shape of implant. The plastic surgeon should be able to give you good reasons for the particular surgical approach to your particular anatomy. You can also ask the surgeon if they... more
Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing your surgeon for breast augmentation

The most important factor in the success of elective surgery is your choice of a surgeon; one that is appropriately trained, board certified and with whom you have confidence.
William Aiello, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation surgeon

I would start by finding a board certified plastic surgeon in your area by searching on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) website: www.plasticsurgery.org. Then I would look at as many before and after photos as possible to determine which surgeons you may want to consult with regarding breast augmentation. Be sure to ask about the incision site, the location of the implant and the type and shape of implant. The surgeon should be able to give you good reasons for the... more
William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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How to choose your surgeon

Board Certification by the Ameridcan Board of Plastic Surgery is the most important thing you need to look for. Make sure you have a good connection with your surgeon and that you are personally comfortable with him or her. Look carefully at the before and after pictures and try and find patients who look as close to you in the before pictures as you can. Don't just look at the "perfect" patient pictures. Ask about complications of surgery and how your doctor plans to handle... more
John Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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The Best Breast Surgeon

There are many excellent plastic surgeons out there - but there are also many "want to be" cosmetic surgeons. When you are trying to find the best breast surgeon for you, first make sure your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. With this certification, you can be certain that they are a fully trained plastic surgeonand qualified to perform breast augmentation. The next step is to review their society affiliations - surgeons who are members of... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Research pays off when choosing a breast implant surgeon

When you are considering breast augmentation, be sure to research both the procedure and your surgeon extensively. Learn as much as you can about the procedure using online sources (visit reputable websites such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) or the ASAPS website) that do not feature only one surgeon, and that provide data on national statistics and safety issues. Visit a surgeon who is experienced with breast augmentation, and is Board-Certified by either the... more
Karen M. Horton, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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