Doing research about breast implants

First and foremost, make sure you find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Next would be to do research on implant size and choosing saline versus silicone. Make sure when viewing before and after photos that you are choosing people with a frame similar to yours. 

Considering breast augmentation is a life long decision, so you want to make the best choice for your needs. Figuring out what you want first is essential for everyone involved with your decision. Who (You)? What (breast implants)? When (now, after children, before the wedding, after the children are grown,... more

First, I would recommend the official website for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: www.plasticsurgery.org.   This website will provide you valid and reliable information to educate you more about your options.  You can also utilize the site to find an ASPS member surgeon who... more

1) Is your surgeon a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon? 2) Does your surgeon operate in a facility that has been appropriately accredited by either AAAAAF, AAAHC, JCAHO, or Medicare? 3) What type of implant is right for you: saline, silicone or hybrid saline? 4) Do you want the implants placed above or below the... more

1. Read, read, read. The more you know - the better questions you will ask and the better you will do. 2. Pick the right surgeon. - Go to the website of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)  www.plasticsurgery.org . ALL its members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery... more

There are several things you should consider before having breast augmentation and include the following: Is your surgeon Board Certified in Plastic Surgery? How much experience do they have in breast augmentation? What is the quality of their before/after photos? Do you feel comfortable with the surgeon? Do... more

The surgeon should be Board certified b the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have a fair amount of their work in breast. Make sure the are reputable and try to find others who have been happy with their work. Look at many of their before and after pictures and speak to references.

If you are considering breast augmentation, your research should begin with the selection of a surgeon. I would recommend choosing a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This should provide the comfort of knowing that your surgeon is properly trained and has completed a rigorous... more

Hello, Check out your own motivations for having surgery and your choice of surgeon. Then you have to decide upon goal size and have a discussion with your surgeon as to how possible that is. If there are reservations take the time to consider those carefully. Some patients want additional information on... more

Most patients take a substantial amount of time considering whether to have breast implant surgery. This is not an impulse purchase. First, consider your own motivations and expectations. Patients are very happy with breast implants if they do the surgery for "themselves" and not because they expect some... more