How To Select A Breast Augmentation Surgeon

Breast augmentation surgery has become the number one performed plastic surgery procedure in the world. Women everywhere want big, firm breasts! Why? Because it's a proven fact those large breasts not only enhance a woman's sex life but they increase her level of life enjoyment. While it can be argued as to why this is true, the simple fact is that larger, firmer breasts elevate a woman's self confidence, and everyone knows that improved self confidence will dramatically improve a person's lifestyle.

If you want larger breasts, it's easy: schedule an interview with a breast augmentation surgery, show up for your interview, plunk down a few thousand green backs, and then show up for your surgery. Easy, right? Not necessarily. If you don't take the time to select the right surgeon for your breast augmentation procedure, you could end up with poor results and potentially several corrective procedures over the next few years. This article will discuss how to properly select a breast augmentation surgeon.

The first and foremost step in selecting a breast augmentation surgeon is to find a surgeon through the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Their website contains an accurate list of practicing surgeons within the United States. They also display a surgeon's educational background, residency, and fellowship. They have strict guidelines for members. If a surgeon is a member and is listed as a specialist in breast augmentation, it is safe to assume the surgeon is qualified to perform your procedure.

When it comes to your health and safety, you shouldn't opt for second best. Experience counts! You should only consult with surgeons who have years of experience in breast augmentation procedures. The more experience a surgeon has, the more likely you will receive higher quality results.

The next hurdle is to find a surgeon who has many 'before and after' photographs that you can peruse. Not only that, but has the surgeon worked on a lot of women your age? A successful breast augmentation procedure of a 20 year old is far different than a successful breast augmentation procedure of a 40 year old. The younger woman has high skin elasticity and youth on her side! She will heal faster and with fewer complications than a woman who is 40. If you're an older woman, make sure you ask to review your physician's before and after photographs of women your age.

If you find a great surgeon who offers a buffet of cosmetic procedures, he or she might not be the best choice for your procedure. When it comes to any type of cosmetic surgery, it is always best to select a specialist in the field. Again, this relates to experience, and a surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation surgeries will obviously have more experience in that particular procedure and will be able to provide you with the highest chance for surgical success. 

For improved safety, it is important that your surgery be performed in an actual hospital rather than the surgeon's office. Hospitals spend millions of dollars every year and are subject to state and federal inspections to ensure their facility is held to the highest standards and building code. The same cannot be said of a surgeon's business office.

If you would like to learn more about breast augmentation surgery, you should schedule an appointment with a qualified surgeon. Follow the above suggestions and you will narrow down your list of potential surgeons rather quickly.

When it comes to medical and health-related advice, you should only consult with a licensed, practicing physician. Don't rely on second hand information such as this article! Nothing compares to a live, face to face interview with a practicing breast augmentation surgeon. Good luck with your research!