Choose a surgeon for your breast

Choose breast surgeon.
Before selected the breast enlargement techniques.

Before selected the breast enlargement techniques, you must choose one of surgeon you can trust. Plastic surgery involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting a surgeon you can trust.

Choosing an ASPS Member Surgeon ensures that you have selected a physician who:

* Has completed at least five years of surgical training with a minimum of two years in plastic surgery.
* Is trained and experienced in all plastic surgery procedures, including breast, body, face and reconstruction.
* Operates only in accredited medical facilities
* Adheres to a strict code of ethics.
* Fulfills continuing medical education requirements, including standards and innovations in patient safety.
* Is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or in Canada by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®.

ASPS Member Surgeons are your partners in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
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Breast Implant Safety

Breast implant safety is an important.
for women considering breast augmentation surgery.

Breast implant safety is an important concern for many women considering breast augmentation surgery. In order to answer this question, it is vital to learn the facts about breast implants.

Possible Risks of Breast Implants
* Autoimmune-like disorders--signs include joint pain and swelling; skin tightness, redness or swelling; swelling of hands and feet; rash; swollen glands or lymph nodes; unusual fatigue; general aching; greater chance of getting colds, viruses and flu; unusual hair loss; memory problems; headaches; muscle weakness or burning; nausea or vomiting; and irritable bowel syndrome.

Recent studies have shown, however, that there is not a large increased risk of traditional autoimmune, or connective tissue disease, from silicone gel implants.

* Fibrositis/fibromyalgia-like disorders (pain, tenderness and stiffness of muscles, tendons and ligaments).
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