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How to Chose the Right Doctor?

im 25 years old 130 pounds 5'5 had a baby two years ago and my breast became so ugly that makes me cry every time i look at then,i need to get some idea of what to look when looking for my breast surgery

10 Doctor Answers | Asked by caro12345 in ny
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Breast augmentation surgeon.

I think that the first place to start is to go to the ASPS or ASAPS website to look for surgeons in your area. Make sure that they are board certified. Ask friends as well who they went to and if they were happy with the results.
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Don't Cry

You should pick a board certified plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with and are able to communicate with easily. In a perfect world, it would be great if they were recommended by a friend. Make sure they operate in an accredited surgery center and use board certified Anesthesiologists. Make sure to ask the doc if he/she thinks you need a lift (mastopexy) because it is often a necessary part of the "mommy-makeover" procedure. Good luck. Don't cry anymore...going to be OK. more
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Breast Augmentation Doctors

You should always try to find a board certified plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentation procedures each year.

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How to choose the right surgeon

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How to Chose the Right Doctor

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Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon

An excellent question. In checking the plastic surgeons in your area, before scheduling a consultation make sure the surgeon is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery, then find out if the facility is accredited, and ask if the anesthesiologist is Board Certified. Then if possible have 2 or 3 consultations to see who you feel most comfortable with. Look at before and after pictures of actual patients to see the type of work the surgeon does. Good luck! see video
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How to find the right plastic surgeon

Anyone with an M.D. degree (and even some without an M.D. degree) can call themselves a plastic surgeon these days. There is no regulation on who can perform cosmetic surgery. With that in mind, I would offer the following suggestions: 1. Select a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the only board recognized by the AMA for the training and certification of plastic surgeons. 2. Ask friends who have plastic surgery previously about... more
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Finding Right Doctor for Breast Surgery?

You are wise doing your due diligence carefully in the selection of plastic surgeon. Only in person consultation will provide you with the detailed information you should obtain prior to making any decisions about proceeding with surgery. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
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Choosing a surgeon

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