While there may be a few different surgeons performing breast augmentation in Kentucky, not all of them are able to provide the aesthetic outcome you desire. If you’re anything like the patients we see in Owensboro, you want good results the first time and you want a generally comfortable and positive experience. Asking these 5 questions may help you achieve those goals.
1. Does the surgeon have an extensive background and training specific for breast augmentation, and does he/she possess the versatility required to offer you multiple options?
Because some skills overlap, you might find different surgeons doing the same procedure. You might find an ENT surgeon or an oral surgeon performing rhinoplasty. Breast augmentation however, is very specific to plastic and cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgeons perform breast augmentation as a primary part of their surgical residency, and should therefore have a greater aptitude to offer a variety of techniques to meet your needs.
2. Who administers anesthesia during the breast augmentation surgery?
Anesthesia is considered safe with a trained practitioner, but in the wrong hands it can pose a pretty serious risk. Whoever administers anesthesia for you should be well trained, prepared for unexpected problems, and focused on your safety.
3. Who will guide you through surgery and oversee your recovery?
Although your cosmetic surgeon should be accessible and responsible for you, it is very common for the supporting staff to oversee much of the operation and assist patients through the process. Doing this is vital to both the success of the surgery and to the overall experience. Read more about our talented staff in Owensboro.
4. Does your surgeon have privileges at a local hospital?
To perform breast augmentation at a hospital, the surgeon must prove or demonstrate a record of training for that field. If surgery isn’t done in a hospital, it will likely be in an outpatient surgical suite or surgery center.
5. Is the surgical facility accredited and safe?
To receive proper accreditation in a surgical facility specific standards must be met. Our Owensboro facility is the only office-based surgery center in the region specializing in cosmetic surgery that is fully accredited by the AAAHC. Ask us why this is advantageous for our patients!
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Industry statistics from 2008 indicate a shift in the popularity of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, most notably with breast implants. According to the ASPS, last year marked the first time that breast augmentation procedures surpassed liposuction procedures.
