Breast Augmentationin Scottsdale, Arizona
Breast augmentation places a silicone gel implant behind each breast to add size and fullness. At Stutman Plastic Surgery, every augmentation is planned and performed by Dr. Ross Stutman, a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery whose published research covers augmentation incisions and implant contamination.
- Implants
- Silicone gel only
- Starting at
- $8,500
- Surgeon
- Dr. Ross Stutman, every case
- Setting
- Outpatient: home the same day
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammaplasty, increases the size and projection of the breasts with an implant placed behind the breast tissue. Women choose it to add volume to naturally small breasts, to restore fullness after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss, or to bring the bust into balance with the hips.
Every plan is individual. Dr. Stutman considers implant size, shape, profile and placement together with your proportions, so the result complements your frame rather than following a single standard.
The goals
What breast augmentation can do
- Increase size while keeping a natural, youthful shape
- Restore fullness after pregnancy or weight loss
- Improve symmetry between the breasts
- Bring the bust into proportion with the hips
- Place the scar where it is well hidden
- Aim for a long-lasting result with the fewest complications
Before & after
Breast augmentation before & after
Actual patients of Dr. Stutman
Individual results may vary.
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Who is a candidate for breast augmentation?
Many women consider augmentation after their breasts change with pregnancy and breastfeeding; many others have never had children and simply want a size that feels more like themselves. You may be a good candidate if you:
- Want larger or fuller breasts, or more balanced proportions
- Have lost volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss
- Notice asymmetry between your breasts
- Are in good health and at a stable weight
- Do not smoke or vape
- Want this for yourself, with realistic expectations
The FDA approves silicone gel implants for breast augmentation in women 22 and older.
Your implants
Why Dr. Stutman uses silicone gel implants
Dr. Stutman uses silicone gel implants for breast augmentation and does not use saline implants. Modern cohesive gel holds its shape, feels soft and moves much like natural breast tissue.
- Natural texture and movement
- A broad range of shapes and profiles
- Less visible beneath the skin in many patients
- FDA-approved for augmentation from age 22
Within silicone implants you still choose size, shape and profile. Dr. Stutman considers your chest width, skin and existing breast tissue together, and walks you through each choice at your consultation.
Incisions & placement
Where the incision goes, and where the implant sits
Breast fold
The most common approach: an incision in the natural crease under the breast. It gives excellent visibility for precise placement, and the scar tends to sit out of view.
Around the areola
An incision along the lower border of the areola. Often useful when augmentation is combined with a breast lift.
Underarm
In select cases the implant is placed through a small incision in the armpit using endoscopic techniques, leaving no scar on the breast.
Implants sit either above the chest muscle or partly beneath it. Above the muscle can create more fullness and projection; beneath it often gives a softer slope in the upper breast and extra coverage. Dr. Stutman recommends a placement after examining you.
What to expect
How the operation is performed
Anesthesia
You are fully asleep under general anesthesia.
Incision
Made in the location you and Dr. Stutman chose together.
Pocket
A precise space is created above or below the chest muscle.
Placement
Implants are placed and checked for shape and symmetry.
Closure
Incisions are closed and a supportive garment is applied.
Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure. You go home the same day with a responsible adult who can drive you and stay with you.
Healing
What recovery is like
The first days
Expect tightness and soreness across the chest. Light walking around the house is encouraged early.
The following weeks
Most patients notice steady improvement. Strenuous activity is resumed gradually, on the timeline Dr. Stutman gives you.
The months after
Implants settle and soften into their final shape, and scars continue to fade.
Dr. Stutman gives you specific milestones for returning to work, driving and exercise, based on your procedure and your health.
Safety
Risks and limitations
As with any surgery, breast augmentation carries risks. Dr. Stutman reviews each of them with you, along with how they are prevented and treated.
- Capsular contracture (scar tissue tightening around the implant)
- Bleeding, infection and poor wound healing
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation
- Implant rupture, rippling or malposition
- The possibility of future surgery
Implants do not stop the natural aging of the breast. Significant sagging, nipple position and chest-wall asymmetry may need additional procedures, and changes in skin and breast tissue over time can lead some patients to consider future surgery.
Why patients choose Dr. Stutman for breast augmentation
- Board certified
- Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Fellowship trained
- Oculoplastic and aesthetic surgery fellowship with Dr. Mark Codner in Atlanta.
- Published on augmentation
- Peer-reviewed research on augmentation incisions and on preventing implant contamination.
- One surgeon throughout
- Dr. Stutman sees you at consultation, performs your surgery and follows your recovery.
- Comparison of breast augmentation incisions and common complications. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2012. PubMed (opens in a new tab)
- Risk of breast implant bacterial contamination from endogenous breast flora, prevention with nipple shields, and implications for biofilm formation. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2012. PubMed (opens in a new tab)
Planning
Cost and financing
Breast augmentation with silicone gel implants starts at $8,500 at Stutman Plastic Surgery. Your final price depends on your plan, including whether you add a lift or another procedure, and you receive a written quote after your consultation.
Patient financing through CareCredit® and Alphaeon® Credit may be available, subject to the lender’s credit approval.
Breast Augmentation
FAQs
- Do silicone breast implants look and feel natural?
- Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation?
- Are silicone breast implants safe?
- Is BIA-ALCL a risk with silicone implants?
- Do breast implants need to be replaced?
- How do I choose the right breast implant size?
- What type of implants does Dr. Stutman use for breast augmentation?
- Has Dr. Stutman published research on breast augmentation?
Do silicone breast implants look and feel natural?
Silicone gel implants are generally considered the most natural feeling implant option available. The gel is soft and moves in a way that is similar to breast tissue. How natural your result looks also depends on your own tissue, the implant size and shape you choose, and where the implant is placed, which Dr. Stutman reviews with you.
Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation?
Many women are able to breastfeed after breast augmentation, though it cannot be guaranteed for anyone. Implants are placed behind the breast tissue, so the milk glands are usually left in place. Incision location and placement can matter, so tell Dr. Stutman at your consultation if breastfeeding in the future is important to you.
Are silicone breast implants safe?
Silicone gel breast implants are approved by the FDA for breast augmentation and have been studied extensively. Like any surgery, augmentation carries risks, including bleeding, infection, changes in sensation, capsular contracture, implant displacement, and the possibility of future surgery. Dr. Stutman reviews the FDA patient information and the risks that apply to you before you decide.
Is BIA-ALCL a risk with silicone implants?
BIA-ALCL is a rare type of lymphoma of the immune system that can develop in the scar tissue around a breast implant. According to the FDA, most known cases have been linked to textured implants rather than smooth ones. It is usually found when a breast swells well after healing. Dr. Stutman can explain how implant surface affects this risk.
Do breast implants need to be replaced?
Breast implants are not lifetime devices, but there is no rule that they must be swapped on a fixed schedule. Many people keep the same implants for a long time. Replacement is usually done because of a problem such as rupture or capsular contracture, or because you want a different size. Dr. Stutman will plan follow-up care with you.
How do I choose the right breast implant size?
The right size balances the look you want with what your chest width, skin, and existing breast tissue can support. An implant that is too large for your frame can raise the risk of stretching, visible edges, or future revision. Dr. Stutman considers size, shape, profile, and proportion together rather than using one standard choice.
What type of implants does Dr. Stutman use for breast augmentation?
Dr. Stutman uses silicone gel implants for breast augmentation and does not use saline implants. Silicone gel is generally considered to give a softer, more natural feel. Within silicone implants there are still choices of size, shape, and profile, and Dr. Stutman helps you choose the combination that fits your body and goals.
Has Dr. Stutman published research on breast augmentation?
Yes. Dr. Stutman has published peer-reviewed research on breast augmentation, including a study on how incision choice relates to complications in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a study on breast implant contamination and nipple shields in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Both topics relate to lowering the risk of problems after augmentation, and he can discuss them at your consultation.
Consultation
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