BREAST AUGMENTATION PHOENIX, AZ
Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale & Gilbert, AZ
Breast augmentation surgery entails placing implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles to increase the size of the breasts. This procedure is ideal for women who feel that a larger breast size would be more attractive than their current size. As amongst the best breast augmentation surgeons in Arizona, Dr. Jude LaBarbera recommends and performs procedures on women whose breasts are underdeveloped and those whose breasts may have lost volume as a result of weight loss, pregnancy, or aging to get the best breast augmentation Phoenix, AZ patients can hope to expect. After the procedure, women usually have a better-proportioned figure, more clothing choices, and increased confidence and self-esteem.
Is Breast Augmentation for Me?
Before you contact Dr. Jude LaBarbera for a breast aug, it’s important to find out whether this procedure will work for you. The goal of an augmentation surgery is to:
- Increase the projection and fullness
- Improve balance, as well as hip contours
- Boost your self-confidence and self-esteem
With this in mind, augmenting with breast implants is ideal for women who want fuller, shapelier breasts. It is also the best cosmetic surgery for women who want to increase the size, volume, and stature of their breasts.
Breast Implant Choices
Saline Breast Implants
Saline implants are a fairly common option for breast aug patients today. These implants are basically silicone pockets that contain a sterile saltwater solution. If the implant leaks after surgery, there’s no potential threat because the solution is safely absorbed into the body. These implants are also less costly than their silicone alternative, so it’s a great option to lower the cost of breast augmentation Gilbert surgeons can provide. A major disadvantage is that in some cases – rippling can occur. This is mainly a concern for thin women with low breast tissue. Subject to your consultation with Dr. Jude LaBarbera, saline implants can be inserted for all women above 18.
Silicone Breast Implants
These are the most popular types of implants today. They are highly recommended for patients who are thin, and those who desire a natural look after the surgery. The safety and efficacy of silicone implants have been validated by the FDA, making these a recommended choice by many plastic surgeons and patients. Instead of a sterile salt water solutions, these implants are filled with silicone gel. They are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and textures. It is difficult to tell when a silicone implant ruptures because its contents are not absorbed into the surrounding body tissues. For that reason, a periodic MRI test is needed to detect any leakage. Patients need to be at least 22 years of age before they can use silicone implants.
Natural Body Tissue and Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
This option is for women who want to achieve a fuller breast shape without implants. The natural body tissue aug. procedure involves the transfer of fat from another part of your body (donor site) and using it to form the new breast. The most common donor sites include the flanks, abdomen, and thighs. Fat harvested from these sites undergo refinement and purification before re-injecting into breasts with small syringes. This fat transfer procedure can also help achieve a cleavage, fix asymmetry issues, and improve the appearance of a previous surgery.
Gummy Bear Implants
These are pre-shaped silicone gel implants that are tapered at the top and project outwards at the bottom. Because they are pre-formed, these implants tend to maintain their natural shape and are a harder alternative to regular saline and silicone implants. A disadvantage is that a larger scar is likely to be formed during placement of gummy bear implants compared to silicone and saline implants.
Breast Augmentation Incision Placements in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, and Phoenix, AZ
Breast Augmentation Incision Placements
There are four main breast implant incision placements. The type of implant, size of the implant, and where the patient is comfortable with the scar will determine which area is the best implant incision placement for their breast augmentation procedure. Your plastic surgeon will help you understand the pros and cons of each one to help you determine which path will yield optimal results.
Inframammary Incision
The inframammary incision is the most common incision placement called the “crease incision” because it is located at the crease under the breast in the Inframammary fold. This placement is often preferred because the incision placement conceals the scar while still preserving nipple sensation.
Transaxillary Incision
Areolar or Periareolar Incision
The areolar/periareolar incision is a small incision placed at the outer edge of the areola. The periareolar area of the nipple is the lower half of the nipple. Because of the nipple’s naturally darker color, the scars from the incisions are camouflaged well on the underside of the nipple in which the breast implants were inserted.
Transumbilical Incision (TUBA)
Another breast implant incision option is available in Phoenix, AZ but is the least common. Similar to the transaxillary pros and cons, this incision is at the belly button, which hides the scar very well. The transumbilical incision is the most difficult implant to place, which is why some women may choose another incision point.
The LaBarbera clinic is a full-service plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery practice offering a broad range of procedures to enhance your natural beauty and take your confidence to the next level. We go the extra mile to make each patient comfortable, and our surgical team works together to achieve results as dramatic or as subtle as you desire. Dr. LaBarbera takes great pride in sharing in each patient’s vision and working diligently to help each one of them feel more attractive, confident, and vivacious than ever before. If you are wondering whether plastic surgery with Dr. LaBarbera can help you reach your goals, see our before and after photos from patients already living with their results.
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Your Initial Consultation with Dr. Labarbera
Getting correct information from a specialist is crucial before you choose to move forward with breast augmentation surgery. During an initial consultation with Dr. LaBarbera, your worries and reasons for wanting to undergo plastic surgery will be explored. Different women have different motivations for wanting to get breast implants, and it is important that you convey your expectations to your breast surgeon. Dr. Jude LaBarbera will guide you through the process and answer all the questions you may have. He will also take you through the various breast procedure options available at his clinic, and help you make the best pre-surgery choices.
Planning your Breast Augmentation surgery in Arizona
The cost of breast augmentation in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, AZ, varies dramatically by factors such as surgeons’ experience, implant costs, facility, anesthesia fees, and more. Your implant placement, type, and size for the breast augmentation procedure will also influence the particular cost. Typically, insurance does not cover breast aug. surgery because it is considered a cosmetic procedure (not a medical necessity). Dr. Jude LaBarbera performs this procedure in an accredited facility and is supported by a highly professional and licensed staff to keep his patients safe and comfortable throughout the surgery.
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Breast Augmentation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the best implant option?
Will I need to replace my breast implants?
Breast implants are not always one-time intervention. Often times they need to be replaced at some point – due to problems such as leakage, shifting of the implant, and a hardened scar around the implant. If these issues are not present, then there’s no need to replace the implants. Dr. Jude LaBarbera works hard to give his patient the best breast augmentation surgery Scottsdale can provide. He also provides women with comprehensive post-surgery care instructions and follows through to make sure everything turns out great after the procedure.
Will breast augmentation leave a scar?
Jude LaBarbera MD Plastic Surgery of Scottsdale & Gilbert has provided this website for informational purposes only. This website does not constitute formal medical advice. Please contact our office to schedule your plastic surgery consultation to further discuss your medical needs. Serving Gilbert, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, and other surrounding cities in Arizona, including Paradise Valley, Chandler, and Mesa AZ.