Women who want to improve the size, shape, and symmetry of their breasts, including those who have lost volume after weight loss or pregnancy, can benefit from our breast augmentation in Phoenix.
This procedure uses saline or silicone gel implants placed above or beneath the pectoral muscle for fuller, firmer breasts that look and feel natural.
Common reasons to consider this surgery include:
Patient is a 38-year-old female who was looking for more fullness, asymmetry, and cleavage of her breasts while obtaining a more proportioned physique. She is 5’ 6”, weighs 170 lbs, was a B cup, and desired to be a D cup. Bilateral subglandular inframammary breast augmentation with placement of smooth cohesive silicone implants, 520cc on the left, 485cc on the right. She is thrilled with her new D-cup breasts!
The size of the implants is another major decision. Dr. Shapiro will help you make this decision. He has decades of experience performing this procedure and will help you decide on an implant size by communicating with you about what you want to achieve with your surgery. Keep in mind that the same size implant can look very different on different people, and the size range that will look natural on you will depend on many factors, such as:
During your consultation, Dr. Shapiro will have you wear a bra with a temporary implant inside to help you get an idea of the best volume. You will need to add about 10-20% more volume to the size you like, particularly if it will be placed under the pectoral muscle.
The incision to place the implants may be made in several ways. The choice of incision depends on the type of implant, the amount of enlargement, the patient’s anatomy, and the choice the surgeon and patient make together. Incisions may be made around the areolas (periareolar incision), in the underarm (transaxillary incision), or under the breast at the fold (inframammary incision). Dr. Shapiro prefers placing the incision at the crease for greater control of the breast volume and shape. This results in a scar that is well hidden as well. Dr. Shapiro will happily discuss any preference you have during the consultation.
The cost of your Phoenix breast augmentation will depend on the type of implants and incision location. Dr. Shapiro will discuss your options and the surgery cost during your consultation.
As with any surgery, your body will need time to heal after breast augmentation. In general, patients are able to return to desk-type work and other light activities within 1-2 weeks, during which time the breasts will continue to heal and settle. Here is a typical timeline of what you can expect: Immediately after your breast augmentation, you’ll be given a protective surgical bra to wear. This garment will help with support, swelling, and the healing process. After one week, you can begin wearing a soft bra with no underwire. For 1-2 days following your surgery, you’ll need help from a friend or family member. Don’t shower for 48 hours, and be sure to take short, simple “walks” around your home (about five daily) to help prevent blood clots for the first few days post-surgery. At two weeks, any bruising and swelling should be mostly subsided. At six weeks, the majority of breast augmentation patients are able to return to heavy lifting and exercise — carefully. In around two months, you should be fully recovered and loving your new breasts.
While there may be a lot of hype around exercises, creams, bras, and vitamins that can potentially increase the size of your bust, there really is no substitute for a nuanced, strategic breast enhancement treatment with a talented, qualified cosmetic surgeon. Weight gain, pregnancy, or birth control pills may temporarily enlarge the breasts, but these changes can be unpredictable and may disappear as quickly as they came. A surgical breast augmentation procedure can produce long-term, sustainable outcomes that contour your physique while boosting your self-image and confidence levels.
Dr. Shapiro wants to ensure that his Scottsdale breast surgery clients are healthy and happy. It is recommended that potential breast augmentation patients 40 and older undergo screening for breast cancer, particularly so if there is a family history of the disease. This helps to instill peace of mind, as well as confidence in a successful outcome for surgery.
Dr. Shapiro is meticulous and conservative in his approach, carefully preserving the nipple function and milk ducts during your breast augmentation. You should have no trouble nursing after your treatment, as well as enjoying all the sensations normally felt in the areolar complex.
It’s generally safe to undergo cosmetic surgery on the breasts around 3 months after giving birth. At this point, the breasts will have finished their process of transformation, whether for better or worse, as sometimes pregnancy can lead to breast ptosis. Dr. Shapiro will perform an in-depth physical evaluation to make sure the breasts are no longer lactating, as this can lead to complications down the line if surgery is pursued too early.
