Although several surgical practices are offering breast implants in Cincinnati and Dayton, they are not all equal. With an elective surgery like breast augmentation, you want to be satisfied with the first operation. You also want excellent aesthetic results and an experience that is positive overall.

In order to achieve those goals, you may need to do some investigative work before you choose a surgeon. Use this list as a general outline of things to evaluate about each surgical practice.

1. Does your surgeon have specific training in breast augmentation and the versatility required to offer you multiple options?

Because skills often overlap, you might find different types of surgeons offering the same procedure. Just remember that only plastic and cosmetic surgeons receive training for breast augmentation as a primary part of their residency. Having a specific focus on cosmetic surgery of the breast will often translate into a greater ability to perform different techniques that may be necessary.

2. Who will administer anesthesia for your surgery?

Anesthesia is safe with a trained practitioner, but in the wrong hands it can pose a significant risk. Whoever administers anesthesia for you should be well trained, prepared for unexpected problems, and focused on your safety.

3. Who will be with you before, during, and after your surgery?

It is common for the supporting staff to oversee much of the operation and guide patients through the process. Doing this is vital to both the success of the surgery and to the overall experience.

4. Does your surgeon have privileges at a local hospital?

To obtain hospital privileges, your plastic or cosmetic surgeon must be able to prove and/or demonstrate a record of training for the procedures he or she intends to perform there. If your surgeon doesn’t operate in a hospital, he or she may be in an outpatient surgical suite or surgery center.

5. Is the surgical facility certified and safe?

Breast augmentation can be performed in a hospital or outpatient surgery center. To receive proper certification, specific standards must be met. Read more about our AAAHC accredited facility in Cincinnati.