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Breast Implants

Patients should do research before having breast implant surgery. There are multiple resources available online. No breast implant resource is unbiased; plastic surgeons emphasize the benefits for business while regulators try to protect themselves from complaints.

Plastic Surgeon

Choosing a good plastic surgeon is paramount in reducing the likelihood of complications. Some surgeons have extensive experience in correcting breast implant complications. Patients should verify if the American Board of Plastic Surgery certifies a surgeon. Patients can reduce the risk of a bad surgery by going under the knife in the care of a skilled and experienced surgeon and abiding by all pre and post-operative instructions.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Plastic surgery encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_a
American Society of Plastic Surgeons The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), established in 1931, is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. www.plasticsurgery.org
Breast Self-Exam Guide Breast self-exam can seem intimidating at first, but each time you examine your breasts you will become more familiar and comfortable with your breast tissue. www.mentorcorp.com/breastsurgery/
FDA Breast Implants Breast implants are medical devices that typically consist of a silicone elastomer shell filled with saline or silicone gel. We have provided information on this website to help you make an informed decision as to whether or not to get breast implants. www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Produc
FDA Products and Medical Procedures> Implants and Prosthetics Breast Implant Question and answers www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Produc
Find Plastic Surgeons ASPS ASPS Member Surgeon—a doctor with more than six years of surgical training and experience, with at least three years specifically in plastic surgery. www1.plasticsurgery.org/ebusiness
Health Canada Breast Implants The device is intended for reconstruction of the breast following a mastectomy or for breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is indicated for women at least 22 years old. www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharm
Plastic Surgery From Wikipedia Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_sur

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