PHYSICIAN'S COMMENTS:
"For surgeons who prefer to use sample implants to help patients determine size, the B4Bra allows women to decide their size in an unrushed and private setting, rather
than being forced to make a "snap decision" in the office setting."
Ron Friedman MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Plano, TX
"We offered the B4Bra kits to several patients. The concept is exactly what we do in the office...the B4bra is good, because it brings the patient into the decision process...
I think the best situation might be the patient who hasn't had the consult yet. It could help them decide how much they want the augmentation, and what range of sizes they'd be interested in..."
Mario Loomis MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Loomis Plastic Surgery
Middletown, NY
“Because achieving patient satisfaction is one of my highest priorities, I have found that the addition of the B4Bra has been one of the best tools available to help me and my patients achieve an understanding of the final results of breast augmentation.”
Lawrence Rosenberg MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
The Plastic surgery Center of Maryland, PA
Lutherville/Baltimore, Maryland
"The patients really seemed to enjoy them [the B4Bra] and took them home to try out....I get patients all the time who want to take the mentor sample implants home for
the weekend to show a spouse or friend- I think it is a good idea...."
Sam M Sukkar, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
The Clinic For Plastic Surgery
Houston, TX
"The sizing kit has definitely improved patient satisfaction following breast enlargement surgery. Patients can visualize the anticipated results of surgery pre-operatively and provide their input. This frequently prompts me to change the initial choice of implant which has averted and minimized the number of secondary surgeries. Using the sizing kit has allowed me to choose an implant which more accurately reflects the patients desired goals. If the patients choice is not one I would typically choose based on anatomic factors, I can advise the patient of a bettter choice or at least explain my reasons. This has saved a tremendous amount of time during office hours, because patients can take their time at home making their decision. The kits also avoid the need for silicone sizers which are bulky, difficult to keep clean, easy to lose, and expensive to replace.
At the time of the consultation, we tell patients that we will realize size is one of their most important decisions that bring them to us. We focus on the medical aspects of the procedure. We tell them that we will provide them with “homework" which will give them a precise method of determining their ultimate breast size. This saves us considerable time by allaying their fears, addressing their concerns, and minimizing staff efforts with burdensome sizers and prostheses. Our patients are reassured when we provide them with the sizing kit"
Otto J. Placik MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Associated Plastic Surgeons, SC
Chicago, IL
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