Patients are often surprised to find out that the relationship between implant size and final breast appearance can be complex. Once a breast augmentation patient has shown me their ideal breast appearance by selecting their favorite patient photos in our photo gallery, I make sure that the before and after pictures they chose are relatively …
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The term "drop and fluff" refers to breast implants and is familiar to most breast augmentation patients. It is commonly used on breast implant surgery forums and refers to the process breasts undergo in the first few months after augmentation surgery. While this term may sound humorous, it is actually a pretty good description of …
Read MoreA number of patients coming in to Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery for breast augmentation have asked me the same question: “Why do I see some women walking around with a wide, unattractive gap between their breasts?” Cleavage is an important issue for breast enhancement patients, and in my opinion, there are three main causes …
Read MoreAfter pregnancy and childbirth, many women grapple with stubborn physical changes that diet and exercise alone can’t address. It's no wonder that mommy makeover procedures have become increasingly popular, offering a comprehensive solution to post-pregnancy body changes. This blog post will explore what a mommy makeover typically includes, providing insights into the procedures involved and …
Read MoreI treat a significant number of women who choose breast lifts and breast augmentation at Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, my practice near Phoenix, to enhance the shape and size of their breasts for beautiful results. However, these popular procedures are not the only options available. Here are 3 less common procedures all women considering …
Read MoreAs plastic surgeons, we have a responsibility to establish realistic expectations for the men and women we treat. We would be remiss if we made exaggerated claims about results or about recovery from surgery. That's why—for all of my procedures, including breast augmentation—I make sure my patients know exactly what to expect. Is rapid recovery …
Read MoreThe concept of breast augmentation is associated with increased breast size. However, for many patients, the motivation behind breast augmentation is to improve breast shape and proportion, without becoming excessively large. Can you downsize breast implants? At my Phoenix-area plastic surgery practice, I see many patients for breast augmentation revision surgery, and they visit me …
Read MoreA question I am frequently asked by patients prior to breast augmentation at my Phoenix medical office is, "How likely is it that I'll develop stretch marks?" Thankfully, the answer to that question is "extremely unlikely," but there are some factors patients need to understand that can affect their risks for stretch marks. I have …
Read MoreAnyone who has been following my blog in recent months knows that I have converted most of my breast augmentation practice serving Phoenix to the use of textured silicone implants. The basic reasons I like textured implants are that they tend to be more stable in the breast pocket over time, they do not require …
Read MoreThis year I was honored to be selected by Mentor Worldwide LLC (one of the world leaders in breast implants) to join their LEAD Program. LEAD stands for “leadership, experience, and development in breast augmentation,” and it is an elite advisory board offered to approximately 35 of the top breast-focused plastic surgeons in the nation. …
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