Breast Surgery

BREAST AUGMENTATION

DR WARD:

"My philosophy for breast augmentation surgery is to provide you with a successful, safe operation that meets or exceeds your expectations. I truly enjoy performing plastic surgery operations and take pride in your results. Phoenix breast augmentation patients often refer to me as a “perfectionist” and I strive to keep this reputation with all my surgeries.

"In my practice I like to talk with you in detail in our cosmetic consultation room about the surgery. Afterwards you are shown to an exam room where we make an evaluation of your chest size and discuss your choice of placement of the implant. I have you try several implant sizes in front of a mirror to determine the correct implant size and type. In my practice I keep an inventory of all implants so you try on the exact implant. With this approach I rarely have a patient require another surgery because of size.

Breast Augmentation Description: Age 36 Height 5' 10" / 160 lbs. 475 filled to 525. Inframammory submuscular approach. Mentor smooth, round placement. Click here to go to Photo Gallery

"I truly believe in scar minimization with most often placing the incision in the natural fold of the breast and/or underneath the arm. The advantages of the inframmary incision is the following: (1) It is the most popular incision used by plastic surgeons. (2) The recovery from this incision typically has less pain. (3) Fewer healing problems and able to return to normal activities sooner. (4) This incision can always be re-used for change of implant size. I also have extensive experience with saline implants and I’m happy to provide them upon request.

In my twenty years of practice, I have performed thousands of breast augmentation surgeries. My Phoenix practice is based on patient referrals, therefore it is important for me to give you the best quality of breast surgery followed by comprehensive post operative care. I take my own calls for my patients 24 hours seven days a week. All breast surgeries in my Scotsdale area office are seen afterwards at one, two, and six weeks, as well as a yearly check-up with no additional cost to the patient."

Dr. Ward routinely performs Breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Ward uses Breast implants to enlarge and shape the Breast. Most women choose to have Breast augmentation because of the following:

• To restore their natural Breast volume which may have decreased during pregnancy.
• They are bothered by feeling that their Breasts are too small.
• Aging has caused the Breast to have become smaller and lost firmness.
• Dresses that fit around the hips are often too large at the bust line.

As a part of your personal consultation Dr. Ward will determine if you are a candidate for Breast augmentation surgery. Placement of saline (salt water) implants and/or silicone gel implants will be considered. To place the implant a small incision is made approximately 1 inch in length. A well performed inframmary incision creates aa pocket for the implant and allows the implant to migrate to the correct location without usage of sports bra and bandage after surgery. During your exam Dr. Ward will suggest whether the Breast implant is placed over or under the chest wall muscle.

Dr. Ward has performed thousands of Breast augmentations and has used all types of implants. He prefers round smooth walled implants to give the most natural look and feel. Dr. Ward maintains a complete inventory of saline and silicone implants. During your consultation you can try on and model these implants helping to make your size choice as accurate as possible.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

How do I decide on the implant size?
Dr. Ward will review a portfolio of Breast implant surgeries to help you decide on size. He will also show you the various implant sizes and discuss which size is suitable in regards to your Breast shape and the amount of Breast tissue you have.

What kind of bra do I use afterwards?
Dr. Ward suggests that you wear a soft bra or camisole for at least one month.

Do I need a mammogram before breast surgery?
If you are over the age of 35, Dr. Ward requires you to have a routine mammogram screening for all Breast surgeries.

BREAST AUGMENTATION RECOVERY 

Within a day or two after surgery you are up and around. The discomfort you feel is usually muscle pain and can be controlled by using Ibuprofen and some pain medication. Within one week you may return to non-strenuous work.

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