From the patient's perspective, a boob job seems like a simple/straightforward surgery. But I see such drastic differences in quality between surgeons. What is it that a surgeon might do that makes the implants look like tennis balls glued to the patient's pecs, whereas with another surgeon you cannot distinguish the shape of the implant at all and the breasts sit at a natural spot? Or is poor aftercare by the patient responsible for unnatural results?
December 19, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation Everyone has a different goal in mind when doing a breast augmentation. Some women want the larger, "fake" look and some a smaller more natural look. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and your existing soft tissue. The decision of which implants to use should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both the doctor and the patient. A good surgeon will work with you to help you achieve your goals.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation Everyone has a different goal in mind when doing a breast augmentation. Some women want the larger, "fake" look and some a smaller more natural look. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and your existing soft tissue. The decision of which implants to use should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both the doctor and the patient. A good surgeon will work with you to help you achieve your goals.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your question. The end result of a breast augmentation is influenced by a number of factors. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. My ultimate goal is a natural shape, without a fake look. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your question. The end result of a breast augmentation is influenced by a number of factors. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. My ultimate goal is a natural shape, without a fake look. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Breast Appearance Post Surgery? There is a lot that goes into a breast augmentation - much more than most people realize. It is a marriage between the patient's goals and what realistically will fit well with their frame, breast tissue, and measurements. For those of us that do a lot of these surgeries, it is much more of a mathematical game then simply shoving something in arbitrarily. Unfortunately, there are surgeons out there that do not follow the right principles which can then lead to issues over time. Post operative pictures from a surgeon are always a good indicator of their work. If you find a surgeon whose patients all look very round and fake, then that is an indication of how they do their surgeries. The best thing to do is to go for a few consultations with board certified plastic surgeons and see what they recommend. I hope this helps.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Breast Appearance Post Surgery? There is a lot that goes into a breast augmentation - much more than most people realize. It is a marriage between the patient's goals and what realistically will fit well with their frame, breast tissue, and measurements. For those of us that do a lot of these surgeries, it is much more of a mathematical game then simply shoving something in arbitrarily. Unfortunately, there are surgeons out there that do not follow the right principles which can then lead to issues over time. Post operative pictures from a surgeon are always a good indicator of their work. If you find a surgeon whose patients all look very round and fake, then that is an indication of how they do their surgeries. The best thing to do is to go for a few consultations with board certified plastic surgeons and see what they recommend. I hope this helps.
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