Breast Augmentation in Scottsdale - Mesa Arizona

Deciding to pursue breast augmentation surgery can be exciting. However, obtaining answers to all of your questions about the procedure, and the surgeon you are consulting with can be difficult and confusing. There are many techniques employed to place the implants, different types and shapes of implants and different types of anesthesia and facilities utilized. Safety must come first, and consequently, choosing a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is very important. All of those thus certified have completed an accredited plastic surgery residency. Unbelievably, many doctors performing this operation have not completed this training. Board certified anesthesiologists also insure your safety during your procedure. Choose a surgeon who has a great deal of experience with this procedure. I have been in practice over eleven years and have performed well over two thousand breast augmentations.

I believe your consultation should be with your surgeon, not an employee of the surgeon's practice. You must feel comfortable with your surgeon, and it is impossible to know that if you do not have the opportunity to meet with her. Your surgeon should take the time to explain what implant type and size will suit your frame best, and help you select a size. While there are many different incision positions that can be used, each position has benefits and drawbacks that can and should be explained. Breast implants are not lifetime devices. Statistics about implant longevity should be discussed. The vast majority of patients have some degree of breast asymmetry. The degree to which this can be improved is variable and can and should be assessed at the time of your consultation. Most importantly you should be allowed ample time to ask and have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction. I encourage all of my patients to contact me directly via e-mail if additional questions arise after the consultation.

Following breast augmentation surgery in my practice, patients are generally comfortable the night of their surgery. Pain tablets can generally be discontinued in three to four days. I have my patients start massaging their breasts within forty-eight hours of surgery, which dramatically reduces soreness. I examine my patients within seventy-two hours of surgery, at three weeks, three months, and one year post-operatively. I encourage my patients to call the office and schedule an appointment at anytime questions or concerns arise.

My staff and I feel that providing answers to all of your questions pre and post-operatively is a very important part of our commitment to our patients. My staff will be happy to contact you after you submit an e-mail, or you are welcome to call the office at 480-945-3300. We look forward to meeting you in consultation.

For breast augmentation in Scottsdale and in Mesa Arizona contact female board certified plastic surgeon Patti Flint, M.D.