Breast Augmentation in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona

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Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure to increase the size of a woman's breast. Breast Augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed. There were 307,180 breast augmentations performed in the United States in 2011. There are several reasons a breast augmentation might be considered:

To improve the body contour of a woman by increasing her breast size in the situation where she simply feels that her breasts are too small.
Often after pregnancy, breast volume can diminish. Breast augmentation can correct this.
Assymetry, when the breasts are very different in size, can be corrected with breast augmentation.
Placement of a breast implant is often used for breast reconstruction after surgery for breast cancer

Using either saline or silicone gel breast implants, Dr. Weinrach is able to increase the size of the breasts by one or more bra cup sizes. Your individual anatomy, skin quality, and desires will all influence the decision regarding the size of the implant that will be placed.

Is Breast Augmentation right for you?

Breast augmentation can improve not only your appearance but your self-confidence as well. Fuller breasts can even make the waistline appear slimmer. You are probably a good candidate for breast augmentation if you are healthy, and have a realistic understanding of how breast augmentation can improve your appearance.

Breast Implants

There are two main kinds of breast implants available today: Silicone Gel and Saline, which refers to the filler in the implant. The both have an outer shell made of silicone. Each type of implant has its advantages and disadvantages. Silicone gel implants feel much more like natural breast tissue than saline implants. In the past, a longer incision was required in order to place a gel implant, however now a silicone gel breast implant can be placed with a much shorter incision by using a Keller Funnel. Silicone gel implants are also more expensive than saline implants. On the other hand, saline implants are much less expensive than silicone gel implants but may not feel as natural as silicone gel. In some patients with very good quality breast tissue with adequate volume to begin with, a breast augmentation with a saline breast implant can feel quite natural.

Your Breast Augmentation Consultation

During your initial consultation, Dr. Weinrach will review your medical history and examine you. Of particular importance is the quality and tone of your breast tissue, as well as various measurements that will be taken. Every woman is different in these areas, and all of these issues, including your own personal desires, influence the selection of the proper implant for you.

An open and honest discussion of your expecations with Dr. Weinrach will always help in selecting the most appropriate implant and technique for you, and in creating the best possible outcome. Dr. Weinrach will always describe your alternatives and the risks and limitations of each.

Dr. Weinrach will also explain the type of anesthesia to be used, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, and the costs involved.

Where Your Breast Augmentation Will Be Performed

Dr. Weinrach operates only in accredited surgery centers. Breast augmentation is nearly always done as an outpatient procedure - no overnight stay is usually required. You will be able to go home the same day.

Anesthesia for Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation can be performed with a general anesthesia; you will sleep through the entire operation. Occasionally a patient may request or be a candidate for a local anesthesia combined with a sedative to make you drowsy; in this case you are relaxed but not completely asleep.

Technique of Breast Augmentation

The method of inserting and positioning your implant will depend on your anatomy, your desires, and the quality of your tissues. The incision can be made either in the crease where the breast meets the chest, around the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), or in the armpit. Every effort will be made to assure that the incision is placed so resulting scars will be as inconspicuous as possible.

After an incision is made, Dr. Weinrach will lift your breast tissue and skin to create a pocket, either directly behind the breast tissue or most commonly underneath your chest wall muscle. The breast implants are then centered beneath your nipples.

Placing the breast implants behind your chest muscle has several advantages. This location gives more soft tissue coverage over the implant, resulting in a more natural feeling breast. This location also seems to greatly lower the possibility of developing a capsular contracture. Mammograms are easier to perform and read with implants placed underneath the muscle.

The surgery usually takes about one hour to complete. Stitches are used to close the incisions, which may also be taped for greater support.

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After Your Breast Augmentation

Discomfort is quite variable from patient to patient. Some patients have little to no discomfort, while others may experience more. You will be up and walking the day of your surgery. Some patients even go out to a restaurant for dinner that evening. Most discomfort is well controlled by over the counter medication. Dr. Weinrach will give you prescription strength pain medication as well in case you need it.

A sports bra is usually worn for about 6 weeks after breast augmentation surgery. Usually there are no stitches to remove; swelling in your breasts may take three to five weeks to disappear. You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level of activity required for your job.

Follow Dr. Weinrach's advice on when to begin exercises and normal activities. Your breasts will probably be sensitive to direct stimulation for two to three weeks; during this time you should avoid much physical contact.

Your scars will be firm and pink for several weeks. With time, your scars will begin to fade. Although scars never completely disappear, eventually breast augmentation scars are hardly noticeable.

Routine mammograms should be continued after breast augmentation for women of appropriate age.

Your New Look

For most women, the result of breast augmentation is very satisfying, even exhilarating, as they learn to appreciate their new, fuller appearance. Regular examination by Dr. Weinrach and routine mammograms for those in the appropriate age groups are important and recommended. Your decision to have a breast augmentation is a highly personal one. Dr. Weinrach takes great pride in being able to utilize all of his years of intensive training and experience, as well as his artistic eye and personable nature, to help you to achieve your goal of a fuller, more attractive you!

Some considerations about the type of Breast Implants to be used.