breast augmentation

Breast implants for breast augmentation can be saline or silicone. There are benefits to each type, but it really comes down to the personal preferences of each woman. At the Scottsdale practice of Dr. John Corey, we can help you choose the right implant for your goals. To arrange a consultation, please call us at 480-767-7700.

Breast augmentation has been a popular procedure in the United States for decades. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it has consistently been ranked the top cosmetic surgical procedure since 2006. The top surgery is defined by the number of procedures performed annually.

Do you feel great when you enter a room but think that something just might be a little bit better? Hundreds of thousands of women undergo breast augmentation each year to get the look and body proportions that leave them feeling like the very best versions of themselves. Of course, the only way to know if it is right for you is to consult board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Corey.

There's no shortage of clear blue days in the Valley of the Sun. Although winter temperatures top out in the 80s, many of us still look forward to the summer as a season of vacations, lounging by the pool and excursions. If you are interested in an aesthetic procedure to prep for summer, please read below to see six ideas.

Saline and silicone breast implants last longer than ever thanks to advanced techniques and materials available to plastic surgeons today. However, these results don’t last forever, and many women must undergo breast implant revision or replacement ten or more years following the original breast augmentation procedure.

Does breast implant shape make a difference in the final appearance of your breast augmentation procedure? Yes, but perhaps not as much as the skill of the plastic surgeon you choose to work with. According to a recent study published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery®, the official online journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast implant shape may not play as large a role in final results as once thought.

Quick Topic Today: One of my breasts is high and one is lower, in its final resting place. Is it normal for one breast to settle before the other?  

When can I work out after breast augmentation surgery?

At about two weeks post op, you will begin to feel like your old self. Stationary bike and certainly light walking (which can be resumed earlier) are permitted. No bouncing for at the bare minimum for at least six weeks. We will tell you no lifting anything over 10 pounds for at least 4-6 weeks and no chest exercises (push ups, chest flys, etc.) for at least three months.

How long is the recovery from breast augmentation?

Most of our patients can return to work after breast augmentation surgery at about five days post op. Some like to take a whole week off from work and rest and recuperate. Patients usually report being most uncomfortable at day 2-3, with pain subsiding after and getting better from there.

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What is the difference in breast implant brands?

Breast implants today are made extremely safe and very durable. Competing brands offer mostly the same choices in actual materials used, shaped implants and projection. Most breast implants are filled with either saline fluid or have some sort of cohesive gel fill.  Others are highly cohesive and/ or shaped.