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The Best Breast: The Ultimate, Discriminating Woman's Guide to Breast Augmentation

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I have been looking at my chest since at least the age of 16 and waiting for my breasts to grow. I am now 42 and through the years have tried everything from meditation, herbs, therapy, and magnets to bring the "dog ear flaps" to full perky breasts. When I decided to get implants, it was because while I see myself as pretty, when I take my clothes off, my self esteem goes down. When I had each of my 2 children, part of enjoying nursing them was the way my 2 full breasts looked and felt. Over the last 2 years I had interviewed 5 Doctors from San Antonio and Austin with a range of 8-25 years experience. All 5 told me very much the same information... that I should plan on about 10 days to 2 weeks to be unavailable for work, that I would wear a tight sports bra around my chest, that there would be drain tubes. Each Dr. had me either pick out my favorite looking breast from pictures or to stuff my bra with an implant to get me "sized". I was told that I would take lots of medication including Percoset for pain, Phenegram for nausia, Soma for relaxation and Keflex an antbiotic with extra costs from $100-$125. I thought they were all so much the same that the deciding factor would be cost ranging from $3300.-$5500. and the Doctor that I would be most compatible with. I went ahead and scheduled and meanwhile discovered Dr. Tebbets book, "The Best Breast". I could not put it down! I could tell this Doctor specialized in the subject of breast augmentation. Yes, he's a plastic surgeon for other surgeries, but his interest and caring were very clear. He developed a breast implant that is shaped like a natural breast. Way more importantly, the way he does surgery gives the patient a much better outlook. For instance the instrument used during surgery makes bleeding virtually non existent after surgery and healing almost painless. No drain tubes or tight sports bra needed. This Doctor measures just how large an implant your body tissue can hold before showing through thin skin. All together Dr. Tebbets perfected this surgery and recovery for our comfort and best look now and for the future. Obviously I decided to go with him, am now 4 months post surgery and couldn't be happier. The day after surgery I was out looking at houses with my mother in law all day. I washed my hair, had my arms up over my head, had no bleeding and no bandages except 2 tiny bandaides over the incision and so little discomfort that I used the prescribed Ibuprofen the next 2 days only because I thought that I should! I was given Dyphenhydramine for nausia but never used it once. The drugs costed $17.00 and they are still sitting in my medicine cabinet. I had taken 2 weeks off of work because I couldn't believe I'de be ready, but it turned out to be a vacation instead of a recovery. I followed Dr. Tebbets book and advice to the letter and had a wonderful experience. His book is highly recommended. See for yourself between your own interviews with other Doctors. For a lifelong decision such as breast implants, get all the information you can and make reading this book part of that research. It was so worth it. Sincerely, Michele Z. Austin, Texas

After two years of research--through books, websites, friends and consultations with doctors--I was so relieved to find this excellent resource. Finally, someone was talking to me with respect for my intelligence and with concern about my well-being. The Tebbetts have professional credibility and expertise, but beyond that, this is a doctor and medical-educator team who have respect for women. In the medical world, I find this to be unusual and it was a relief to be talked "with", rather than "down to" in this book. I have wanted this surgery for years, but just couldn't imagine I'd ever have enough information (or trust a surgeon enough) to actually do it. The Tebbetts do an excellent job of walking the reader through the realities (rather than myths) of breast augmentation, so that the reader's decision is based on factual information and an integrated understanding of the many factors involved in a safe and successful augmentation. For me, the right choice was to have Dr. Tebbetts himself do my augmentation. Even though I live in New Mexico, the feeling of "rightness" about traveling to Dallas for this surgery far outweighed any inconvenience incurred. It's been a little more than a month since my surgery, and I am delighted with the results. The Tebbetts' book prepared for me this procedure being a "process"--the surgery is, of course, the most critical part of that process, but knowing what to expect over the days, weeks and months following the surgery is extremely important. This book remains on my bedside table as a constant companion to which I can refer when I have questions. Read this book. Being informed is your most important ally in your decision whether or not to have breast augmentation surgery.

I went to Tebbetts some years ago mislead by his website that he was 'the best' choice for augmentation surgery. One of the anatomical implants was placed upside down--Oops! I had to go to another surgeon for corrective surgery and wasted $7,000 (not to mention pain and suffering) with the Tebbetts. I have been very pleased with my smooth, round implants. The surgeon I went to for the correction was recommended to me by another woman unhappy with results through John Tebbetts office. I do not trust the man nor would I trust any of his advice.

The Best Breast was by far The Best Book for information on the reality of breast augmentation. I have done research on augementation for about 4 years and decided not to have it done until I came across this book. It is an easy reading book filled with information I had not come across in all of my research. It is filled with facts, not horror stories. I had heard many horror stories just to find that that's all they were - other people's stories. They did not have to be my reality. After contacting Dr. Tebbetts staff and reading the book, I knew he was the one. My highest recommondation for anyone searching on augmentation is to READ THIS BOOK before you make any decisions. It was well worth the trip from Southern,CA to Dallas, TX to have Dr. Tebbetts do my surgery. Dr. Tebbetts and his staff are the best there is. They have my highest regards.

I'm a recent augmentation patient (January 2002). Even though I had already selected my surgeon (a member of the ASAPS as well as the ASPS), this book had excellent advice to follow when choosing your surgeon. A great, caring staff who welcomes any question or concern is a must. He also gave good info on what to expect after surgery, through recovery. And the cut out reminder cards in the back of the book? Those are a great idea! But, on the subject of implants, Dr. Tebbetts was incredibly biased, favoring McGhan anatomical implants, which he has a financial stake in. I do not believe anatomical implants are a must for first time patients; I think the Mentor round implants were a great choice for me. In his book, Dr. Tebbetts says that if you overfill the implant to make it last longer, it "voids the warranty!!!" Well, what manufacturer voids the warranty if it's overfilled? I noticed that he doesn't tell us in his book, to back up his statement. When my surgeon told me he would overfill my 425cc Mentor implants to smooth out wrinkles, I asked if that would void the warranty, and he said that Mentor does not void the warranty for overfilling. I checked with Mentor myself; they confirmed this. So if Dr. Tebbetts could tell us if it's McGhan that voids the warranty, that would be helpful.

Some useful information, but for the most part, if you want full, breast c cup or larger, information is not useful. Dr. Tebbetts takes a very conservative point to breast augmentation, useing small implants and insisting on a NATURAL look. After photo's of his work are not impressive. I love the question portion of the book, it will help in choosing a surgeon, and other medical info is great, but as far as placement, size, and apperance, he leaves a lot to be desired. He also disagrees with the majority on most placement issues. If you have a tublar breast, or you are a AA cup, and desire on a B cup, it is worth the reading. If you desire a D cup, save your money for the consult.

Ever since I was 10 years old watching my sister develop a beautiful fiqure, I have been anticpating the day that I, too, would develop. Well, I was still waiting at 43 years old. I have been researching the augmentation process for 27 years. August 2000 I came across The Best Breast at Amazon. I read the reviews and ordered it. When it arrived I read it from cover to cover the very same night. The next night my husband and I read it, together. I was thrilled that I had found answers to my how and why questions. I finally had a choice and, with the books help, I understood them. I had gotten so tired of other doctors telling me to "just trust me". After reading it a third time I contacted Dr. Tebbetts office for an interview. Upon meeting Dr. Tebbetts, Terrye Tebbetts, and the staff, my husband and I were confident that we had found the right doctor to perform my augmentation. My augmentation was done in Dec.2000. After the procedure I felt wonderful. I had no brusing, no drains, no tight restraints, and very little pain. I drove myself to the mall the next day to do Christmas shopping and was back to work in only three days. Thanks to the book, The Best Breast, and the talents of Dr. Tebbetts I now look balanced and no longer look like a penquin. This book is a must for anyone considering augmentation. Don't have the surgery without it

Excellent! Direct! Informative! Profound! Truthful! Irritating! And true! No-holes-barred! Achieving supposedly ideal "great-big-beautiful-bouncy-natural-feeling-and- looking breasts" via plastic surgery is a fairy-tale dream that certainly does not come true easily, if ever at all, for most women... I ought to know. Beginning at the adolescent age of 17, over the past 24 years, I've undergone 5 1/2 surgeries, with a 6th surgery on the way, sooner than I think... Truly, great fame, fortune and "star doctors" do not guarantee great breasts, nor a great surgical outcome, or lasting results, ever. After reading this book, now I understand some of the reasons WHY! The why, why, why, WHY ME, is explained, fully and factually. Definitely, I am highly recommending this book to all of my friends, who are considering either new or repeat breast surgeries. Actually, this book should be considered absolute prerequisite "required" reading, among anyone, and basically everyone, even remotely considering the idea of breast implant surgery! Without a doubt! In the end, I have learned the hard way that we are, indeed, unfortunately, all prisoners of our own making, and our own design, and I only wish that this highly informative book had been available to me when I first began my rather impossible "never-ending-great-breast-search-saga", as I am quite sure that, indeed, my tumultuous odyssey, a journey that bears such a troubled legacy of so much hardship, pain, and disappointment, would have, most assuredly, surely, perhaps, had a quite different outcome...in the end...both physically and mentally... Once again, this book should be required reading for all women contemplating any type of breast-implant surgery! DO NOT have any type of breast surgery, with any doctor, anywhere, at all, period, before reading this book first! What you will learn about breast surgery will surprise, shock, and, yes, dishearten and disappoint you, but at least you'll know the odds, and the unvarnished facts, before plunging deep into the forever endless high- or low-road of breast surgery. I believe, the author of this book, obviously, have a profoundly sincere desire to hopefully educate and influence we women who are, and who have been, so very easy misled, misinformed, and brainwashed by the impossible-to-meet-beauty-standards of our rather warped and ridiculous "bigger-is-always-better-breast-conscious" society, and media... True, I thought "I knew it all", for sure, however, this book proved me wrong... Although, I did not like a lot of what the author wrote, and I will probably continue to ignore some of his good advise, thus, paying the heavy price, both in health and in many other ways as well, indeed, however, he was remarkably correct in his dead-on analyses... Run from any surgeon who does not applaud or endorse this outstanding book! As it should be proclaimed th undeniable new bedside "bible" of breast surgery.

After much research, I happened upon Dr. Tebbetts's book. He takes a no nonsense, extremely informative approach - no fluff, just the facts. An important fact to mention is that Dr. Tebbetts by no means sells you on breast augmentation. He gives you complete, accurate information to use in deciding whether breast augmentation is right you. In May, 2001 Dr. Tebbetts performed my surgery. Like so many others, I had heard horror stories as to recovery. Although Dr. Tebbetts book outlines a typical recovery from his BA surgeries, I was skeptical. To my complete surprise, surgery and recovery was unbelieveably easy. I had my hands above my head in the recovery room, went out to dinner the evening of surgery (of course eating a "light" meal), no drainage tubes, no bandages, and very little pain requiring nothing stronger than an extra strength Tylenol (and no, not Tylenol III). Three weeks after surgery, I was at Disneyworld with my children riding MGM's Tower of Terror! After speaking with Dr. Tebbetts about my remarkable recovery, he informed me that this is made possible through the use of certain surgical techniques. There is no doubt in my mind that the trip from Cincinnati, Ohio to Dallas, Texas was well worth the trip. I'm delighted with the results (and so is my husband!). Regardless, of your surgeon, Dr. Tebbetts' book is a must read for any woman contemplating breast augmentation.

For anyone who is strongly considering having breast augmentation, I recommend that you read this book first, before even seeing a plastic surgeon. The information here is important; right from the start. It will allow you to set the tone with the doctor, initially--that you know what you are looking for, and you understand the limitations; your questions will be very specific and this allows you to maximize your consultation with the surgeon. He does however recommend anatomical shaped implants (if your surgeon is really experienced with the procedure), but he talks about the advantages of all types of implants, incision location, and understanding the 'look' that is possible for you, and why. I found it very useful. It discusses pre-op and recovery, and actually is very wholistic generally. I think the price is a little high, and hope that he is not 'pushing' anatomical implants due to some royalties he may be receiving for helping design them, if indeed he did. All things aside, you really need this book, or one that is similar, before going into such a critical decision. There are potentially serious health risks related to this procedure, but I believe they can be minimized, enormously if you make an informed, well thought-out decision, and have some criteria which allows you to make the best choice for your surgeon. Sincerely, an anonymous R.N. who is soon to have augmentation.