Breast
Augmentation
Scottsdale, Arizona
Breast augmentation in Scottsdale with Dr. Ross Stutman increases the size and fullness of the breasts with silicone gel implants, starting at $8,500. Dr. Stutman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and his published research covers augmentation incisions and capsular contracture.
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What Is a Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammaplasty, places an implant behind each breast to increase its size and projection. Women choose it to add volume to naturally small breasts, restore fullness lost after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss, improve asymmetry, or bring the bust into proportion with the hips. It adds volume; it does not lift breasts that sag.
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- Starting price: $8,500
- Surgery length: 1 to 2 hours
- Back to work: About 1 week
What Patients Say
“From the initial consult to surgery to post op care, Dr. Stutman and all the staff and nurses were encouraging, positive and cheered at my results!”
Lynn J.“Dr. Stutman is extremely knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I couldn’t have chosen a better surgeon to have trusted with my procedure.”
Kayla M.“I have had the absolute best experience and the procedure was super easy with the support and skills of Dr. Stutman!”
Melissa W.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
You may be a good candidate for breast augmentation in Scottsdale if you:
- Want larger or fuller breasts, or more balanced proportions
- Have lost volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss
- Have noticeable asymmetry between your breasts
- Are 22 or older, the FDA approval age for silicone implants
- Are in good health, at a stable weight, and don’t smoke or vape
- Have realistic expectations and want this for yourself
What Does Breast Augmentation in Scottsdale Cost?
Breast augmentation in Scottsdale with silicone gel implants starts at $8,500 at Stutman Plastic Surgery. Your final price depends on whether you add a lift or another procedure, and you leave your consultation with a written quote.
Monthly payment plans through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit.
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Why Patients Choose Dr. Stutman
- Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Published breast implant research in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
- Fellowship trained in aesthetic and oculoplastic surgery with Dr. Mark Codner in Atlanta.
- One surgeon, start to finish. He sees you at consultation, performs your surgery and follows your recovery.
Research Behind the Results
In Dr. Stutman’s published study, incision location was not associated with higher rates of capsular contracture, rippling, rupture, hematoma or infection. The findings support choosing an incision based on anatomy, implant selection and patient preference.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2012 →Dr. Stutman’s research found that standard skin preparation did not eliminate bacterial contamination of the nipple. The study supports additional measures to reduce contamination during breast augmentation.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2012 →Why Dr. Stutman Uses Silicone Gel Implants
Dr. Stutman recommends silicone gel implants for breast augmentation. Modern cohesive gel feels softer and closer to natural breast tissue, holds its shape, and is less likely to show rippling under the skin.
| Silicone Gel Implants | |
|---|---|
| Feel | Soft, close to natural breast tissue |
| Fill | Cohesive gel, pre-filled, holds its shape |
| FDA age | 22 and older |
| Shapes | Round or teardrop, in several profiles |
| Monitoring | Ultrasound or MRI 5 to 6 years after surgery, then every 2 to 3 years (FDA guidance) |
| Starting price | $8,500 |
Breast Fold
The most common choice. Good access and control, and works with every implant type.
Around the Areola
Along the lower edge of the areola. Useful when augmentation is combined with a lift.
Armpit
No scar on the breast; placed with an endoscope.
How Is a Breast Augmentation Performed?
Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. You go home the same day, with an adult who can drive you and stay with you the first night.
Anesthesia
You are fully asleep under general anesthesia.
Incision
Made where you chose together, usually in the breast fold.
A precise space above or below the chest muscle.
Placement
The implant is centered and symmetry is checked.
Closure
Layered closure and a supportive surgical bra.
What Is the Recovery Like?
Home the same day. Expect tightness and soreness across the chest; short walks around the house help.
Discomfort peaks, then eases.
Back to desk work and your first follow-up visit. Drive once you are off prescription pain medicine.
Cleared for strenuous exercise and upper-body weights.
Implants drop and soften into their final shape; scars keep fading for up to a year.
Risks & Safety
BIA-ALCL
A rare immune-system cancer found mainly with textured implants. It usually appears years later as swelling around one implant and is highly treatable when caught early.
Implant Illness
Some patients report fatigue, joint pain or other symptoms they link to implants. The cause is not established. Raise it at your consultation.
Silicone Screening
An ultrasound or MRI 5 to 6 years after surgery with silicone implants, then every 2 to 3 years, even with no symptoms.
FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
How much does breast augmentation in Scottsdale cost?
Breast augmentation in Scottsdale with Dr. Stutman starts at $8,500 with silicone gel implants. You receive a written quote after your consultation, and financing is available through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit.
How long is recovery, and when can I go back to work?
Most patients return to desk work in about a week and resume strenuous exercise after about 6 weeks. Implants take 3 to 6 months to settle into their final shape.
What type of implants does Dr. Stutman use?
Dr. Stutman recommends silicone gel implants. They feel softer and more like natural breast tissue than other options and are less likely to show rippling. Silicone implants are FDA-approved for breast augmentation from age 22.
Will my breast implants need to be replaced?
Implants are not lifetime devices, but they do not expire on a set date. Many last 10 to 20 years. You only need surgery if a problem develops or you want a change.
Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation?
Most women can, especially when the incision is in the breast fold and the implant is under the muscle. Tell Dr. Stutman if you plan to breastfeed.
Can I still get mammograms?
Yes. Tell the imaging center you have implants so they use extra displacement views.
Do I need a breast lift too?
If your nipples sit at or below the fold under your breast, augmentation alone may not give you the shape you want. Augmentation with a lift corrects sagging and adds volume.
Who performs breast augmentation at Stutman Plastic Surgery?
Every breast augmentation is performed by Dr. Ross Stutman, a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He completed a fellowship in aesthetic and oculoplastic surgery with Dr. Mark Codner in Atlanta and has published research on breast augmentation incisions and implant contamination.
Where is Stutman Plastic Surgery located?
Stutman Plastic Surgery is at 3501 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 330, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, in Old Town Scottsdale. Call (602) 853-4646, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Patients come from Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Mesa and across the Valley.
Can I combine it with other procedures?
Yes. It is often paired with a tummy tuck and liposuction in a mommy makeover: one anesthesia and one recovery, though recovery is longer.
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Dr. Ross Stutman is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Old Town Scottsdale, performing breast augmentation in Scottsdale along with breast lift, breast revision, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, eyelid surgery and facelift. He sees patients from Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Mesa and across the Valley.
3501 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 330, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · (602) 853-4646
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