FAQs About Breast Augmentation
Have you ever wondered how much breast augmentation costs or what to expect during a consultation? Find answers to these questions and several other frequently asked questions at our FAQs page. Each of these questions are answered by either a board certified plastic surgeon or the FDA. Get reliable answers to your breast augmentation questions today!
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Friday, June 6, 2008
Important Questions You Should Ask Your Plastic Surgeon
1. How long has the surgeon been doing breast augmentation?
2. Has the plastic surgeon ever had his/her medical malpractice insurance denied or revoked?
3. How many breast augmentation has the doctor done in total?
4. Is there a warranty on the implants?
5. How long will the procedure take?
6. What are the risks of having a breast augmentation? Both short term and long term?
7. What type of anesthesia will be used and who will administer it?
8. Where will the procedure be performed?
9. Does the plastic surgeon have any before and after photos to view?
10. How long will it take to recover fully?
11. What can I expect in the recovery process?
12. Is there anything I can do to make the recovery process quicker?
13. Are my goals realistic?
14. Am I a good candidate for a Breast Augmentation?
15. Are there any questions most patients asked that I have not asked?
16. How soon can I have the surgery?
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
How will the FDA ensure that Allergan and Mentor complete their post-approval studies?
The FDA has been very careful in their decision to lift the ban on silicone breast implants and in order to further make sure that implant manufacturers follow through on the strict guidelines they have implemented a very detailed study post ban.
To assure that Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed) complete these studies, FDA will:
- Track the post-approval studies, using a new electronic tracking system
- Provide guidance on how and when companies should report the status of their post-approval studies
- Post the status of the studies on the FDA website to help keep the public informed
- Hold open public Panel meetings on the status of the conditions of approval five and 10 years after approval, as well as any other time the FDA decides is necessary (e.g., if significant new information from the post-approval studies becomes available)
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
Why is the age minimum different for augmentation patients for saline-filled and silicone gel-filled breast implants?
The FDA approved saline-filled breast implants for augmentation in women ages 18 and older.
The FDA approved silicone gel-filled implants for women ages 22 and older.
The age restrictions are different because the risks are different for the two products. For example, silicone gel-filled implants will require frequent MRI monitoring to detect silent rupture (a rupture that can go undetected by you or your doctor). There is no risk of silent rupture for saline-filled implants. In addition, the health consequences of a ruptured saline-filled breast implant are different from those of a ruptured silicone gel-filled breast implant.
Read more about the FDA and Silicone Implants on Breast Implants USA.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
FAQ of the Month
Why choose a plastic surgeon who is Board Certified versus one who is not?
In order for a plastic surgeon to become board certified, they have to go through a long, demanding process. It is not something that can be purchased. It is not a 6-month long process; it is a process that takes years. That is why there are so many more plastic surgeons that are not board certified. Plastic Surgeons who are willing to invest that amount of time, studying and studying more, and on top of that passing the tests, and then following the comprehensive rules set forward, in our opinion, deserve the respect that Board Certification brings.
All of our Doctors here on Breast Implants USA are board certified; there's no special badge or hidden title. It is a requirement.
Visit Breast Implants USA today to search for a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon near you.
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Friday, October 19, 2007
Memphis Breast Augmentation Surgeon, Dr. Ronald Johnson, provides FAQs on Plastic Surgery
Dr. Johnson, a board certified plastic surgeon serving Memphis, Germantown and Shelby County, has over 25 years of experience in breast augmentations and is recognized as one of America's leading plastic surgeons. If you are considering breast augmentation or any other plastic surgery procedure, you may want to check out his extensive FAQs section. On there you can find answers to questions like "How do I choose my plastic surgeon?" or "How can I finance my surgery?" With his knowledge and experience in the industry you can trust that the information provided is high quality, accurate, and comprehensive.
Click here to visit his extensive FAQs section
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