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

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 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

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.

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. (Actually, I recommend doing this away from home--no phones to answer, no kids to take care of. Between room service, great restaurants and excellent shopping, my husband and I had a lovely weekend in Dallas--my surgery was on Friday, I went home on Monday). It's been almost a month since my surgery, and I am so delighted with the results! I'm so glad that 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. While this is a review of the book, I wouldn't feel complete without mentioning that the staff, facilities and Dr. Tebbetts and Terrye Tebbetts themselves are all first rate--kind, supportive, informative. I felt welcome and I felt safe with these people. Read this book. Being informed is your most important ally in your decision whether or not to have breast augmentation surgery.