A primary procedure most often researched by clients on the internet is breast augmentation.  I believe it is very important to do your research carefully and when selecting  the best plastic surgeon make sure they are a  member of ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons). I have been practicing more than 22 years in Phoenix and I have seen lots of surgeries performed by other doctors unfortunately the results are not satisfactory to the client.    It’s not surprising to see poorly performed surgeries here. If you review the surgeons credentials many clients selected a doctor who has shifted his or her practice to including cosmetic surgeries in which they have not formal training.  So when you begin your journey of researching on the internet review the surgeons credentials, look for Phoenix Breast Augmentation Surgeon who is a memeber of the ASPS,  which usually means they have had 5 years of training in general surgery after medical school and two years of a plastic surgery residency training.  When scheduling an appointment please inquire about the number of breast surgeries performed and find out if the surgeon has privileges at local hospitals if you should

develop an infection or another serious complication.  You have to be board certified in the specialty to be able to admit a client and in general many of the doctors in Phoenix can not admit you to a hospital.  If your surgeon says he or she only specializes in breast surgery, than do you homework, because if he is plastic surgery trained why is he or she not performing other surgeries, for example facelifts and or liposuction.   In my practice, as well as most ASPS plastic surgeons, breast augmentation surgeries take place in a outpatient surgery center with the help of a fully-trained anesthesiologists.  It is important to have a fully-trained anesthesiologist because the breast area is very difficult to numb, and the amount of local medicine used can lead to major risk and other serious complications.  When researching doctors to perform you breast augmentation in Phoneix please inquire about mal-practice insurance, and you can check the status of your doctor by reviewing the Board of Medical Examiners website.  The most common concern of all clients for breast surgery is how to determine implant sizing and of course the decision of saline or silicone implants.   In my practice I always measure the breast size, and then show clients my portfolio of Phoenix breast augmentation photos, using clients similar to their chest size,weight and height.  We then look at both the saline and silicone implants and I use a camisole to have you try them on.  We have a 3-dimensional mirror so you can see all sides of the breast.  We are not in a hurry and believe this is the most important part of your exam and decision.   Details are given and your desires for breast augmentation size are discussed in detail.  We are happy for you to come again if you are confused about your breast augmentation size, this way you can try them on again and make a decision on your selection.  This process is timely but it is very rare for my clients to be surprised by size and 99% of the time a desired selection was chosen by the patient. Please feel free to contact my Phoenix Plastic Surgery office if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment for your Phoeinx Plastic Surgery consultation.