Breast Augmentation in Scottsdale, AZ
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Breast enhancement surgery is a procedure that resizes the breasts for a fuller appearance. It is one of the best cosmetic surgeries in terms of patient satisfaction, granting women who are unhappy with their breast look numerous options for improvement. Using breast implants or fat grafting, this cosmetic treatment improves breast size and shape, and produces an attractive and balanced outcome. However, most patients desiring breast augmentation would not be satisfied with the limited enlargement available with fat transfer.
Scottsdale, AZ plastic surgeon Dr. James Nachbar is highly trained in executing this procedure and performs many breast augmentations year round. During your consultation at Scottsdale Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nachbar will address your concerns and desires and provide you with all of the options available, while also tailoring a surgical plan to reach your goals.
Also at your consultation, we can do a 3-D Surgical Simulation, so you can see what you might look like with the breast implants you have selected.
Get the Look You Want
Cosmetic breast surgery is popular for so many reasons. This treatment is FDA approved for safety and effectiveness, and produces beautiful outcomes. With an abundance of enhancement options, you can get the appearance you have always dreamed of. Scottsdale Plastic Surgery is proud to provide this proven treatment and we invite you to learn more. Contact our team in Scottsdale, AZ to schedule your first office visit with Dr. James Nachbar.
Ideal Candidates
The ideal candidate for breast enlargement surgery is usually a woman whose breasts have developed, but she is dissatisfied with the size. A moderate amount of drooping of the breasts can also be improved with breast augmentation, but if there is a significant amount of drooping, or if drooping is the primary concern, often a mastopexy, or breast lift, will be required to produce the result you are looking for.
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My wife got her Breast augmentation done by Dr. Nachbar . He did an amazing job . The staff is super friendly, scheduling is never an issue . We get Botox there to . Amazing work
Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift / Mastopexy, Breast Implant Revision / Exchange - Already a patient and trust Dr Nachbar’s expertise!
Breast Lift / Mastopexy, Breast Augmentation - Very professional and efficient. I was greeted warmly when I arrived for my consultation, and prior to that just as warmly via email. My questions were thoroughly answered after my consultation as well. Although I will not be scheduling the surgery until later this year, I’m confident that it will be successful and I will have the results I’m looking for. I look forward to working with Dr. Nachbar and his staff in the future.
I had my breast augmentation surgery last July 23 with Dr. Nachbar. I am so very happy with the results. Dr. Nachbar did a very good job. My friend Miriam recommended me to have a surgery with Dr. Nachbar because she said that he did a good job in her breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Nachbar was the second surgeon that I had a consultation. The first surgeon said that he can only put a maximum of 250cc breast implants for me. I told to the first surgeon that I wanted a bigger breast implants. But, he didn't listen to my concerns. Dr. Nachbar is an amazing surgeon. He always listen to your concerns. This is based on my experience. He paid attention to what I exactly want and I am so very happy with the results of the breast augmentation surgery that he did on me last week. I am a Model and I will highly recommend Dr. Nachbar to anyone who wants a breast augmentation surgery.
Breast Lift / Mastopexy, Breast Implant Revision / Exchange, Lip Enhancement - Dr Nachbar is extremely detail oriented and thorough. His surgeon skills are unrivaled. I’ve had 3 extremely successful surgeries with tremendous results.
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What to Expect
Dr. Nachbar performs breast augmentation as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia. Some discomfort is expected for the first few days after a first-time breast augmentation, although very little discomfort is typically experienced after a second or subsequent breast procedure.
When making the initial breast implant pocket, Dr. Nachbar injects long-lasting local anesthetic directly into the muscle, to provide pain relief in the hours after surgery.
After surgery, all patients are taken to the recovery area and carefully monitored before being released. Dr. Nachbar uses a light dressing on the chest, which you can remove whenever you want. For first-time breast augmentation, the breast implants will be quite high immediately after surgery, but will eventually move into the pocket that Dr. Nachbar created over the subsequent weeks and months.
Dr. Nachbar asks you to avoid vigorous exercise, bouncing, and shoulder exercises for six weeks after surgery. However, you may resume lower-impact exercise, including cardio, as well as lower body, biceps, and triceps resistance exercise, within a few days after surgery to maintain your fitness.
You should not drive an automobile after surgery until you are off all narcotic pain medication, and are in complete control of the vehicle. Imagine that a child runs in front of your car. When you feel confident that you would be able to safely handle the vehicle in that circumstance, you may drive again. Most patients feel that they can drive within four to five days after breast augmentation.
There is one small suture that Dr. Nachbar leaves on each side, under skin strips. You may take off the dressing, leaving the skin strips, and shower as early as the day of surgery. However, please avoid submerging the incision in a bathtub or pool until Dr. Nachbar has told you that the incision is completely closed.
Breast enhancement surgery produces beautiful outcomes that look and feel normal. This treatment in most cases can be life changing for many individuals, allowing them the chance to feel more confident.
Surgical Technique
Dr. Nachbar performs breast augmentation under general anesthesia, for the best comfort and safety.
There are several choices for making the incision to place the implants, including inframmamary (near the bottom of the breast, but not directly in the crease), peri-areolar (along the edge of the areola, the darker skin around the nipple), and trans-axillary (through the armpit). If a breast lift is being done at the same time, the breast implants can be placed through the breast lift, and additional incisions are not necessary.
Any of the incisions can work well, and Dr. Nachbar uses all of them. However, you should be aware that the peri-areolar incision passes through the breast tissue, and may have a higher risk of getting bacteria from the breast on the implant, which may increase the risk of later capsular contraction.
The trans-axillary incision works well for saline breast implants, which go in empty, and for smaller silicone breast implants. However, while even a larger silicone implant can be inserted through the trans-axillary approach using a Keller Funnel, it has been reported that there can be permanent nerve injury to the nerves to your arm caused by placing a large silicone breast implant through the armpit. In fact, that has actually happened in Scottsdale and elsewhere. If you are thinking about placing a silicone breast implant through your armpit, you might want to ask your surgeon if they have ever seen nerve injury from that procedure.
Regardless of the approach, unless the breast implant is being placed in conjunction with a breast lift, for silicone breast implants not being placed via a breast lift, Dr. Nachbar uses the Keller Funnel to allow the implant to be placed with less force and through as small an incision as possible.
Once the incision is made, the implant is generally placed under the pectoralis major muscle under the breast, unless there is already an implant in place above the muscle.
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At your consultation with Dr. Nachbar, we will look at the various types of implants that can be used, and help you select the implant that will give you the result you are looking for.
Factors that we will consider include how thin or thick the tissues are, how much enlargement is desired, the width of the breast, any specific preferences for shape (e.g., more roundness or less roundness apparent).
Breast implants come in varying sizes and profiles, as well as shapes and textures — all of which are taken into consideration in order to achieve the desired look. Both saline and silicone breast implants have been approved by the FDA, and are available for use. The FDA has recommended that silicone breast implants not be used in patients under 22 years of age, but patients between 18 and 22 years of age may have silicone breast implants, as long as they have acknowledged having been told of the FDA recommendation.
Generally, women considering breast augmentation must be 18 years of age, although an exception can be made for those women whose breasts either failed to develop or developed with a deformity, or who have significant differences between the right and left sides.
Modern silicone breast implants are of the "gummy bear" type, in that they are not liquid inside, and can be cut in half.
It is also possible to do minor breast augmentation using fat grafting, but the amount of enlargement is limited. I am aware that some surgeons recommend fat grafting, and may quote high success rates, but if you decide to do breast augmentation with fat grafting, I would encourage you to come to our office for a 3-D breast photograph. Then, after you have healed from your fat grafting, we can actually measure how much of the fat survived and how much enlargement you actually achieved.
Aside from the type of augmentation chosen, other factors we will consider include:
- Size
Implant size is chosen measured by volume, expressed as the number of CCs of silicone or saline used, where a fluid ounce is about 30 cc. We have several techniques to help you decide on the implant size you want to use, including our 3-D Breast Surgery Simulator. We can adjust the amount used on each side to account for differences in the size of the breasts. While it is sometimes necessary to try various sizes in surgery, I will not put in a different size than we agreed to unless we clearly discuss and plan that before surgery. - Shape
Breast implants are produced in either a round or teardrop shape. Both shapes are commonly used; however, the majority of our patients select a round shape. However, for patients who want a more subtle and less "round" upper breast, the teardrop implants work very well. - Profile
Breast implant profile refers to the relationship between the volume of the implant and the width of the implant. A higher profile implant will be less wide than a lower profile implant for the same size. Of course, there will be more separation between the breasts with a higher profile implant than with a lower profile implant. - Textured vs. Smooth
Both textured (rough surface) and smooth breast implants can be used. All implants other than round implants must be textured, because otherwise they will tend to turn within the breast pocket. While both types are safe, there is a very rare type of lymphoma, ALCL, which appears only to occur when textured breast implants are used, so unless there is a good reason, we usually recommend the smooth breast implants.
These options may seem overwhelming, but we are here to help you select the right implant to meet your goals.
Breast Augmentation FAQs
How long does it take to see the final results of breast augmentation?
While some changes in breast shape and size can be seen immediately after surgery, the final results of breast augmentation typically take several months to fully develop. This is because swelling needs to subside, and the implants must settle into their final position. It’s common for patients to notice ongoing changes over the first six months as their body adjusts to the new implants. Patience is key during this period, and it's important to follow up with your surgeon to monitor your progress.
How does breast augmentation affect breastfeeding?
Breast augmentation may impact breastfeeding, but many women with implants are still able to nurse their children successfully. The ability to breastfeed depends on factors such as the placement of the implant and the type of surgical incision used. Implants placed under the muscle and incisions made away from the nipple are less likely to interfere with milk production and delivery. If breastfeeding is a concern, it’s important to discuss this with Dr. Nachbar before the procedure.
How can I ensure a natural-looking result from my breast augmentation?
Achieving a natural-looking result from breast augmentation involves careful planning and consideration of various factors. These include choosing the right size and shape of implants, selecting an appropriate implant placement, and considering the natural proportions of your body. Dr. Nachbar will take into account your individual anatomy and aesthetic goals to recommend the best options for a natural appearance. Communication with your surgical team about your desired outcome is key to ensuring satisfaction with the results.
