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Everyone In Doctor Buchanan’s Office Is Amazing

Posted on January 19, 2012 in Testimonials

Everyone in Doctor Buchanan’s office is amazing.  I felt comfortable and supported through out the whole process.  My results are everything and more I could have imagined.  And I could not have asked for a better team. -EG

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Posted on November 22, 2011 in Special Offers

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Breast Augmentation Most Popular Form of Cosmetic Enhancement in Santa Barbara, CA and U. S.

Posted on November 3, 2011 in Practice News

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Plastic Surgeon in Santa Barbara Discusses Breast Augmentation Popularity

The latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) shows breast augmentation as the most common form of cosmetic enhancement in 2010, with more than 318,000 procedures performed. Dr. David Buchanan says the same is true at his Santa Barbara plastic surgery practice, adding that his patients prefer silicone to saline breast implants at roughly the same rate as patients across the U. S. More than 1.6 million surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures were performed in the U. S. in 2010 according to the latest data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The study also shows breast augmentation, with 318,123 procedures performed, was the most popular form of surgical cosmetic enhancement. Dr. David Buchanan, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA, says the same is true at his practice. “For twenty-nine years breast augmentation has been the most requested procedure I perform. Women everywhere wish to enhance their appearance and femininity, and if one is small-breasted, augmentation can beautifully improve your figure and make you feel more confident in a swim suit.” The study from ASAPS shows patients nationwide preferred silicone breast implants in 62% of the breast augmentation procedures performed in the U. S. in 2010. As his patients consider breast augmentation in Santa Barbara, Dr. Buchanan says the most commonly addressed concern in pre-operative consultations is the choice between saline and silicone implants. However, Dr. Buchanan adds that his patients tend to prefer silicone implants at approximately the same rate as defined in the ASAPS study, adding that patients often believe silicone implants look and feel more like natural breast tissue. Despite the numerous and comprehensive studies conducted by the FDA that have verified the safety of silicone breast implants, speculation continues to surface. However, Dr. Buchanan says silicone breast implants have never been safer for use in breast augmentation thanks to the use of an innovative silicone gel, which acts more like a solid than a liquid. “The newer gel implants have been studied extensively, and are now considered the best implants available. I often tell our patients that if my wife or daughter needed an implant I would definitely choose silicone gel.” About David Buchanan, MD, FACS Dr. David Buchanan earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He then completed his general surgery training at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara and the Maricopa County General Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Buchanan then completed his plastic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Buchanan’s Santa Barbara plastic surgery practice is located at 427 W. Pueblo St., Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The practice can be reached at (805) 762-4200, or found online at sbplasticsurgery.com, santabarbarabreast.com, or facebook.com/pages/Santa-Barbara-Plastic-Surgery-Center/90407104284?ref=nf. ###

“My Experience With Dr Buchanan And His Team Was Absolutely Flawless”

Posted on July 21, 2011 in Testimonials

“My experience with Dr Buchanan and his team was absolutely flawless, from the initial appointment all the way through my one year follow up.  This was my first time to step foot in a plastic surgery office, and I was surprised to feel so comfortable, welcomed and well taken care of.  Leading up to my surgery, I was the annoying patient with a zillion questions (some completely outlandish) and the surgery coordinator was extremely responsive and full of helpful answers and suggestions.  It was comforting to have a point of contact within the office to answer questions and to make me feel confident and prepared for my surgery date.  The surgery went flawlessly and I was out and about celebrating Summer Solstice with friends two days post surgery (probably against doctor’s orders).  My overall experience was fantastic, and I am more than pleased with the results.  I am so thankful for choosing Dr Buchanan as my surgeon and will certainly be back in the future should I opt to have any other cosmetic procedures.  He’s amazing!  A big thank you to Dr Buchanan and his team!!” -ES