Breast Enlargement Surgeons: Finding The Right One

Breast implant surgeons enjoy working in the most common plastic surgery procedure today, breast augmentation. The decision upon which breast augmentation surgeon is critical since the results of their surgery will be with you for years to come.  How should you choose your San Diego breast augmentation surgeon?

Professional Experience

Learn about your breast augmentation surgeon's experience.  While many surgeons offer the procedure, comparatively few specialize in it.  How many breast augmentations have they done in the last 12 months?  How many have they done over their career? Ask your plastic surgeon about their licenses, and organizational certificates, and  board certifications.

Breast Enlargement Techniques Breast implant surgeons may have techniques which they have been trained in, and others which they are not.  For example, if you are interested in the transumbilical incision (TUBA), you will need to find a surgeon who has been trained in it.

Plastic Surgeon Patient Referrals

Ask your friends, family, and coworkers for a referral to a breast implant surgeon they know. You may also ask your breast implant surgeon if they have any patients who would be open to your telephone call also.

Surgical Center Where does your surgeon perform the procedure?  If it is at a hospital or surgical center, is it accredited?

Breast Implants Procedure Cost

How much does the breast augmentation procedure cost?  Be sure to get a quote for the entire cost in writing, though your final decision should not be based upon cost alone.
Trust Your Gut

Trust your instinct after meeting with your breast implant surgeon for a consultation.  Did you feel completely comfortable with him or her? Pay attention to everything from the surgeon's demeanor to the cleanliness of the office.  Do not finalize your decision about which breast augmentation surgeon to use until you feel a deep sense of trust.

Before and After Photos

Most doctors will offer before and after photos in their offices of their clients.  Some will post them on the internet, but will have even more in their office. Ask them to find photos of body types similar to yours with breast implant sizes similar to that which you want.

Upon meeting with your breast implant surgeon they will offer you the opportunity to try on breast implant sizers in their office to see what you might look like with different breast implant sizes. While this is an exciting experiment, it is all too brief since your plastic surgeons office is very busy.

Take your time deciding upon your breast implant sizes by wearing a breast implant sizing system at home and during your normal daily activities.  Since this is the most common reason for dissatisfaction amongst breast augmentation patients, you must take advantage of these new sizing systems developed in the past several months.