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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

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon Using Facebook to Improve Patient Experience

Posted on July 7, 2011 in Uncategorized

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Dr. Buchanan Uses Facebook to Enhance Patient Experience

According to the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than half of all Americans now approve of cosmetic enhancement. To continue to improve upon this growing acceptance, Dr. David L. Buchanan uses social media networks such as Facebook to improve patient experience with his Santa Barbara plastic surgery practice. Dr. Buchanan says providing a venue for current and potential patients to interact is extremely important to him, whether they are considering a particular procedure, such as breast augmentation or liposuction, or simply looking for more information about cosmetic enhancement.

The latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) found that more than 51% of Americans now approve of cosmetic enhancement. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA, David L. Buchanan, MD, FACS focuses on providing patients with breast enhancement procedures that look beautiful and natural with an individualized approach to each patient’s expectations and surgical goals.

Dr. Buchanan says social media plays an important role in the growing acceptance of aesthetic enhancement because it provides an educational resource for potential patients whether they are considering procedures such as a BOTOX injections or breast augmentation, or searching for further support through testimonials and reviews posted by current patients.

At the Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Buchanan says patient care and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to him and his team. While he recognizes the 700 billion monthly minutes spent on Facebook alone is a staggering number, when he considers the invaluable interaction centering on his practice, he is not surprised at the level of activity occurring between current and potential patients. He adds that when patients are considering a significant life decision such as an aesthetic enhancement, increased support can often lead to better patient education and realistic surgical expectations. Regardless of the type of interaction occurring on his Facebook page, Dr. Buchanan says the benefits are hard to ignore.

About David L. Buchanan, MD, FACS

Dr. David L. Buchanan earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, which included an externship in cardiology. He then completed his general surgery residency at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara and the Maricopa County General Hospital, and his plastic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Buchanan is a diplomat of the American Board Plastic Surgery, and publishes regularly in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center is located at 427 W. Pueblo St., Suite A in Santa Barbara, CA 93105, and can be reached at (805) 762-4200, or found online at sbplasticsurgery.com or santabarbarabreast.com, as well as the Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center Facebook page.

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