New York City Breast implants doctors & providers
New York City breast augmentations surgeons are listed in the following unbiased directory of plastic surgeons. RealSelf.com does not accept paid directory placements or advertorial in the New York City doctor directory. The New York City breast implant surgeons in this directory are listed according to their level of participation in the community.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that breast augmentation was the most popular surgical procedure in 2007. Breast implants are very popular in New York City, especially for women in their twenties or as part of the "mommy makeover," a set of procedures designed to restore the body to pre-baby condition.
New York City plastic surgeons typically offer both saline and silicone breast implants for women interested in increasing or balancing breast size. Some New York City surgeons prefer one type of implant over the other, so it's important to ask the right questions at consultation. New York City surgeons may offer breast implants from either Mentor Corporation, whose breast implant products include MemoryGel in a variety of shapes, textures, and sizes, or Allergan, whose saline and silicone breast implants are marketed under the name Natrelle.
Saline Breast Implants
Saline implants consist of a silicone rubber shell that is either pre-filled or inflated to the desired size with sterile saline during surgery. Most saline breast implants have a valve that is sealable by the surgeon.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone implants have an outer shell, also made of silicone, that is filled with a fixed amount of silicone gel. Silicone implants vary in shell surface (smooth/textured), shape, profile, volume, shell thickness, and number of shell lumens. Silicone gel-filled implants are not adjustable for size.
How much do breast implants cost in New York City?
The RealSelf.com cost map for breast implants in New York City can give you a snapshot of what other people paid for breast augmentation in your area. Silicone breast implants tend to cost slightly more than saline implants, but recent data suggests that women may prefer the new silicone implants.
Are breast implants safe?
Be are honest with your plastic surgeon about your medical history and your goals for the surgery, and choose a surgeon who is experienced and qualified to perform breast implants in New York City. No surgery is without some level of risk, and your surgeon should explain all of the side effects and possible risks prior to surgery.
The Institute of Medicine has concluded that there is "no definitive evidence linking breast implants to cancer, neurological diseases, neurological problems or other systemic diseases." In 2006, the FDA approved the use of silicone breast implants after the single largest patient study ever conducted, in cooperation with Mentor Corporation.
Tips for finding the right New York City breast augmentation surgeon
- Ask your New York City plastic surgeon, what is your board certification and which professional societies do you belong to?
- Is the facility where my surgery will take place an accredited facility?
- What exactly can I expect during and after breast implants surgery?
- Are there any alternatives to breast implants that I should be aware of?
- May I see before and after photos of other New York City patients who have already had breast implants?
- May I speak to a current patient who has already had breast implants?
Do not commit to breast augmentation with a New York City doctor or plastic surgeon based solely upon advertising, special pricing, or the referral of another patient before fully researching the background of the surgeon.
Breast implants reviews and photos
See the breast implants before and after photo gallery for pictures posted by New York City surgeons.
Read breast implants reviews by real people and read answers from New York City breast implants surgeons in the breast implants Q&A.
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