How Do I Find the Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon?

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

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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

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Find Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon by Word of Mouth , Credentials and Realself

Thank you for your question. It is a very important one. You are off to a very good start by participating in Realself. Obviously you should insist on only seeing an experienced Plastic Surgeon who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgeons have to be Board Certified to Participate in Realself. Read doctor reviews to try to get a sense of what patients are saying about the doctor. Most importantly, try to find people you know who have had Breast... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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robertcreation 21 Dec 2012

Look for a surgeon who offers a comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive breast service encompassing breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast uplift and reconstruction.