Hey I’m 19 and I’ve been interested for the longest time on getting a breast augmentation. Growing up I was flat chested and at 15 I ended up pregnant the pregnancy changed my breast a lot. Now 19 very insecure over my boob shape and size. And the surgeon I would wanna see has a wait time over a year in Calgary so I’m thinking about travelling out to the US. What would your thoughts be on that from a specialist point of view .
Answer: Surgery It is best to see a surgeon in your area so you can keep all your follow up visits. Plus, should any complication occur, your surgeon can see and check you. It may not be easy to find a surgeon to take care of some other surgeon's problem.
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Answer: Surgery It is best to see a surgeon in your area so you can keep all your follow up visits. Plus, should any complication occur, your surgeon can see and check you. It may not be easy to find a surgeon to take care of some other surgeon's problem.
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April 26, 2022
Answer: Traveling for breast augmentation If you choose to travel to the US for breast augmentation you will want to make sure to select a board certified plastic surgeon. You and your surgeon should discuss how long you need to remain near the surgeon after surgery and how follow up visits and any potential complications would be handled. The ASPS website is a good resource to help located a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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April 26, 2022
Answer: Traveling for breast augmentation If you choose to travel to the US for breast augmentation you will want to make sure to select a board certified plastic surgeon. You and your surgeon should discuss how long you need to remain near the surgeon after surgery and how follow up visits and any potential complications would be handled. The ASPS website is a good resource to help located a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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April 23, 2022
Answer: It's possible and I'm sure there are other great surgeons near you. Often easier to stay closer to home. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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April 23, 2022
Answer: It's possible and I'm sure there are other great surgeons near you. Often easier to stay closer to home. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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April 21, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Traveling for plastic surgery is ok as long as you and your surgeon have discussed a plan for how to manage immediate post-op issues, follow-up, dealing with potential complications etc. It is always best to be in close proximity to your surgeon in the first 1-2 weeks after surgery to address these issues. I hope this helps.
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April 21, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Traveling for plastic surgery is ok as long as you and your surgeon have discussed a plan for how to manage immediate post-op issues, follow-up, dealing with potential complications etc. It is always best to be in close proximity to your surgeon in the first 1-2 weeks after surgery to address these issues. I hope this helps.
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April 22, 2022
Answer: Choosing surgeon Dear justiceparisian,
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April 22, 2022
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