(480) 945-3300Dr. Patti Flint highlights the various surgical options available to help restore volume and shape to sagging or deflated breasts. Often using a combination of procedures, such as breast lift with breast augmentation, Dr. Flint is able to provide women with more shapely, youthful-looking breasts. Consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Flint, can help determine if your... Read the full post
Beautiful, shapely breasts are not just for younger women. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that nearly one-third of all breast augmentations are performed on women over the age of 40. There is no correct age for breast enhancement because the greatest factor in this or any surgical decision is a woman’s health, not her youth. Because the contours of breasts change... Read the full post
I prefer a natural approach to breast augmentation. What does this mean? It may mean that bigger is not necessarily better. I believe the goal of the procedure should be to create aesthetically appealing breasts; while size is one factor in this approach, it is not the only consideration. I believe that any breast augmentation should be in proportion to a... Read the full post
As a plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of cosmetic procedures, I’ve formed some definite opinions about how to create natural-looking surgical results. I always strive for the most aesthetically pleasing outcome for any procedure, and for my breast augmentation patients in particular, I have some strong preferences about how to best achieve a pleasing, long-lasting result. During my career... Read the full post
Once you have made the decision that you would like to pursue breast augmentation, it is important to learn about your implant options. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so I will try to condense it here for quick reference. I will include an explanation of the preferences I have and why I have them. You should be... Read the full post
When women consult with me about breast augmentation, they frequently have many questions about what type of implants I prefer. In some cases, patients present with fairly significant biases for or against one type of implant. When I query them about the basis of their preferences, they sometimes quote information that is not quite true or is blatantly mythical. In... Read the full post
I attended an educational seminar in Las Vegas recently regarding the use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in implant revision breast surgery. Sounds complicated, but bear with me. This is exciting and revolutionary stuff! In some women, scar tissue develops around their breast implants following breast augmentation. This is called a capsular contracture. It can make the breast feel firm, distort... Read the full post
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they have identified cases of a rare form of lymphoma in some women with breast implants. It is called anaplastic large cell lymphoma or ALCL. I understand that this may cause concern for those of you who have undergone breast augmentation. I want to provide accurate information to reassure... Read the full post
Breast augmentation is currently the most common aesthetic procedure performed. In my practice, I use silicone gel implants the vast majority of the time. I prefer them over saline because they are much softer and look more natural. Creating natural results is my priority as well as something desired by most of my patients. There are still lingering concerns about... Read the full post
Many women who see me in consultation tell me their breasts looked good until they had children. Breastfeeding can lead to undesirable changes. Certainly, childbearing and breastfeeding are wonderfully positive experiences, but it doesn’t seem like you should be left with lifelong undesirable changes in your breasts because of them. Not to worry, there is a solution. Cosmetic breast surgery... Read the full post
Many athletic women are lean and consequently have small breasts. It is common for these women to feel as if breast implants might negatively impact their performance or enjoyment of their sport. However, that is a myth. In fact, there have been studies done that show there is no reduction in chest muscle strength or function. Modestly sized implants do... Read the full post
Breast augmentation or enhancement and liposuction are two of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. So it is not surprising to learn that plastic surgeons have tried since the 1980s to find a way to augment breasts using a patient’s own fat. Smaller thighs or tummy and larger breasts sound like a win-win situation; however, it... Read the full post
I will be appearing again on Sonoran Living’s Health Zone segment, July 20, 2010, at 11 AM on ABC Channel 15. Please tune in to hear me discuss how fat obtained during liposuction is being used instead of implants for breast augmentation. Get more detailed information about breast augmentation in Scottsdale.
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