Category Archives: Breast Implants

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10 Important Things To Look for in Breast Augmentation Before-and-After Photos (Updated 2023)

Looking through before-and-after photos is one of the first steps for many new patients in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Photos are instrumental because not only do they show the results you can expect, but they also showcase a plastic surgeon’s talent. Before-and-after galleries are often a major deciding factor in surgeon selection. Here's what you should …

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Fat Grafting vs Breast Implants

When considering , most people would automatically think about the use of synthetic silicone and saline breast implants.  However, many patients are surprised to hear they may have another option to enhance their breast shape and size using their own natural tissues.  This technique is called , and it involves borrowing fat cells from parts …

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When Breast Implants Drop & Fluff, What Happens & Why?

The term "drop and fluff" refers to breast implants and is familiar to most breast augmentation patients. It is commonly used on breast implant surgery forums and refers to the process breasts undergo in the first few months after augmentation surgery. While this term may sound humorous, it is actually a pretty good description of …

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Is a Compression Bra After Breast Augmentation Needed & Other FAQ Answers

You asked, and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Sigalove answered! Dr. Sigalove shares his insights into commonly asked questions about breast augmentation. He shares his insights on what to expect after breast augmentation, what it’s like to recover from breast implant surgery, and how breast implants settle after surgery. Do Breast Implants Get Bigger As …

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Dual-Plane vs. Sub-Fascial Breast Augmentation (Updated 2023)

At Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, is one of the most popular procedures we perform. Almost all of our breast augmentation patients have their implants placed under the muscle rather than over the muscle, allowing us to achieve a natural-looking result. For those patients who choose to have their breast implants placed under the muscle, …

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How Long Do Breast Implants Last?

After thinking about breast augmentation for months—maybe years—you’ve decided to get breast implants. It’s an exciting time, and you may already be planning a shopping trip for clothes that will highlight your new curves. The last thing on your mind is having to replace your implants at some point. Breast implants, however, are not designed …

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How Soon Can I Exercise After Breast Augmentation?

In an area like Scottsdale, many of the women considering breast augmentation lead very active lives. They often want to know how soon they can get back to the gym and other activities after getting breast implants. The answer depends on the plastic surgeon's technique when inserting the implants. The question that most patients don’t …

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Can Less Be More? Making the Switch to Smaller Implants

The concept of breast augmentation is associated with increased breast size. However, for many patients, the motivation behind breast augmentation is to improve breast shape and proportion, without becoming excessively large. Can you downsize breast implants? At my Phoenix-area plastic surgery practice, I see many patients for breast augmentation revision surgery, and they visit me …

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