Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Surgeon:

Dr. Sharma comes with many years of experience as a Breast Surgeon, having performed surgeries of the breast in the top area hospitals. He has extensive experience with surgeries, such as mastectomies of the partial and entire breast, excision biopsies, and other problems related to the breast. This has given him the best knowledge about the anatomy of the breast and the surrounding muscles and connective tissues. This knowledge makes Dr. Sharma the best choice as surgeon for breast augmentation, enlargement, or lift procedure if you are considering having one.

He believes in performing the breast augmentation entirely under local anesthesia in order to lower the risk associated with general anesthesia. He is very comfortable and skilled at performing breast augmentation while you are awake, due to the benefits of lowered risk. Dr. Sharma has a keen aesthetic sense of "nice results" as he has performed the highest number of body contouring procedures of the abdomen, thighs, chin, arms, back, neck, and face in a short amount of time.

Our Philosophies at Arizona Vein and Laser Institute:
At Arizona Vein and Laser Institute, we believe an informed client is the best candidate for breast augmentation procedure. Therefore, we believe education is very critical to the decision-making process, together with your surgeon. We will embark upon the education process from the time you meet with the costmetic surgeon and until you are absolutely sure why you made the decision to have breast augmentation, breast enlargement, or breast lift.

Flexibility and Options at Arizona Vein and Laser Institute:
We understand that every woman is unique in her personal preferences about how she wants to look. We try our best to cater to individual desires in terms of size and shape. To accomplish this, we carry both saline and silicone implants of different shapes and sizes that can meet individual desires, combined with techniques that would yield the best results.

Affordable Breast Augementation at Arizona Vein and Laser Institute:
At Arizona Vein and Laser Institute, our goal is to keep this procedure affordable for women of all age groups and financial means. We make the conscious effort to keep our overhead low without compromising on the results and safety.

Breast Augmentation at Arizona Vein and Laser Institute:
Many women seek breast augmentation, breast enlargement, and breast lifts for various reasons. A majority of women would like to reclaim their sense of feminity and enhance the shape and size of their breasts after weight loss or childbirth. At Arizona Vein and Laser Institute, our goal is to fully comprehend the reasons why you elected to get breast augmentation and then address them.

For your best results, we have made available both saline and silicone implants (adjustable and fixed) and also textured vs. smooth implants of different shapes and sizes. During your free consultation with the cosmetic surgeon, he will discuss the best options for you in terms of size, shape, incision site, and placement of the implant.

Armpit Incision (transaxillary site):
The transaxillary approach to breast augmentation refers to the incision being placed in the skin folds of the armpit. No actual incision is done on the breasts themselves. The scar is minimal or hardly none at all. It is only visible when the arms are held straight up over the head.

Naval Incision (TUBA):
This approach is fairly new having been developed in the 90s. It is slowly gaining popularity with women who opt for certain types of implants. There is virtually no scar and access is gained through the naval with endoscopic methods.

Under the Breast Incision (imframammary site):
This method is by far the most widely used and popular method for placing a breast implant. The incision is placed below the crease of the breast which makes it easier for breast re-augmentation. One drawback to this method is that scarring is visible when the arms are held straight over the head.

The cosmetic surgeon will determine the best incision site for you after you choose which type of implant you desire and the desired results you are trying to achieve. Not every incision site produces the same result in terms of recovery and discomfort.

Placement of the Implants:
There are three placement sites of the implants generally used by the cosmetic surgeon performing breast augmentation. They are: Under the Muscle Implant, Above the Muscle Implant, and Partial Placement in Between. The placement location of the breast implant is determine by the cosmetic surgeon and varies with the selection of the implant. Each placement site has its own advantages and disadvantages which your cosmetic surgeon will discuss during the consultation with you.

Typically a breast implant can be placed either under the breast tissue (over the muscle) or under the breast muscle (below the breast tissue). Combined with utlizing the minimum scarring approach, which entails making the incisions along the armpit (transaxillary incision), along the areola, or under the breast at the crease. It will depend on your unique situation and the cosmetic surgeon's preference.

Here are some questions to ask your cosmetic surgeon:
Saline or silicone gel implant? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

What size and shape will give me the proportionate look with the rest of my figure? Should I opt for fixed or adjustable size and what are those advantages and disadvantages?

Will pregnancy and childbirth have any impact on my breast augmentation?

Possible Risks:
As with all surgery, there are risks to undergoing breast augmentation. Some of the risks include infection and excessive bleeding, mainly in the implant pocket. Some of the other problems can develop after surgery, and they can be as follows: implant deflation, calcification in the pocket, or asymmetry, which may be a result of implant slippage. One of the rare complication that occurs is with the silicone gel. It is called capsular contracture in which the scar tissue forms around the implant tightens within the pocket causing the breast to feel hard. Your cosmetic surgeon will discuss in detail all of the risks and complications with you during your breast augmentation consultation.

Recovery:
Because of the local anesthesia, recovery is fast. As expected, you will be sore and tired for a couple of days following the procedure. Your cosmetic surgeon will keep your covered with strong pain medication during your recovery time. But most of the discomfort will go away in 24 to 48 hours.

At first, you will have a gauge dressing that will need to be changed but after some time, you will be given a special bra. Swelling in your breasts may take three to five weeks to cease, and your stiches, if any, should come out in ten to twelve days. At any time during the recovery period, your cosmetic surgeon will be available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to answer any questions or concerns you may have.