Florence Mussat, M.D.
680 N Lake Shore Dr. #1030 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-9000

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Three Tips on Choosing a Breast Augmentation Surgeon

If you are researching breast augmentation, one of the most important decisions you will face is picking the surgeon who will perform the procedure. Choosing a vetted, trained and highly qualified surgeon is necessary, as doing so will greatly increase your chances for achieving beautiful results and lessen the risk of surgical complications. Dr. Florence Mussat is here to help you do just that, with a list of tips on what to look for in a breast augmentation surgeon.

Tip #1: Look for a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

When searching for a breast surgeon, you will likely come across both plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons. What’s the difference, and why might a plastic surgeon be a better choice for your breast surgery? A board certified plastic surgeon is one who, like Dr. Mussat, has been board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has completed residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery; this process typically requires six to eight years of study and hands-on training. A surgeon that offers cosmetic surgery but has not been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery typically only has supplemental training in cosmetic surgery. A board certified plastic surgeon’s additional years of focused training enhances his or her surgical skill and ability to perform a safe and effective plastic surgery procedure.

Tip #2: Look for a Surgeon with High Ethical Standards

It has been said that success leaves clues, and this is no less true in the medical field. Only plastic surgeons who are known for strictly adhering to safe surgical practices and the highest quality of patient care are included as members of prestigious and well-respected organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and other national and international medical advisory boards. Dr. Mussat is proud to hold memberships at several leading organizations, including the ASPS, the American Medical Association and the Ordre National des Medecins in France.

Tip #3: Look at Patient Photos

What better way to see what types of results you can expect from a surgeon than to view the results they’ve already achieved with their past patients? Most surgeons, like Dr. Mussat, have a patient photo gallery included on their website where you can see before- and-after patient photos. Looking at these photos will allow you to visualize your own possible results, and decide whether the surgeon has helped his or her patients achieve natural-looking results that enhance their natural beauty.

Do you have something you would like to change or enhance about your appearance? Dr. Mussat would be happy to discuss your surgery goals with you and answer any questions. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Mussat, contact her office today.