A Breast Augmentation, has the ability to improve the shape and, increase fullness and size of your breasts. The most popular of cosmetic procedures, Breast Enlargement is also used for treat breast asymmetries and is often combined with a Breast Lift during Mommy Makeovers, Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery or other combination procedures involving the breasts. Breast Augmentation uses saline or silicone-gel breast implants to increase the size and shape of the breasts, or to reconstruct one or both breasts.

If you're considering a Breast Augmentation to increase the size of, or to restore volume and shape to your breasts, you should discuss your interest with a plastic or cosmetic surgeon experienced with performing Breast Augmentations. You can start by locating a plastic surgeon "in my area" using our provider directory and you can Request a Consultation with one or more plastic surgeons right here from our site. Here's some important facts and a quick summary of Breast Augmentation:

Procedure Names: Breast Augmentation, Breast Enlargement, Breast Enhancement
Actual Procedure Name: Augmentation Mammaplasty
Average Length of Procedure: 1 - 2 hours
Anesthesia Type: General Anesthesia
Surgery Location: Certified Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center or Hospital

Most Commonly Combined with: Breast Lift, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck

Breast Augmentation Recovery:

• Compression or Sports Bra required: At least 3 weeks
• Return to work/driving: Usually 1 week
• Restricted activities: At least 3 weeks (no strenuous activity or heavy lifting)

• Healthy, Non smoker with no medical conditions that can affect wound healing
• In relatively good physical shape and health
• Not pregnant or nursing
• Possessing realistic goals and expectations

• Unhappy with the size and shape of your breasts
• Looking to improve or restore volume or fullness to the breasts following pregnancy or weight loss
• Wishing to balance breast asymmetry
• Looking to refine or balance breast to body proportions
• Seeking reconstruction of one or both breasts following an injury or mastectomy

Other notes:

• Breast Augmentation Patients can try on sample breast implants or try the "Rice Test"
• Breast Augmentation results are typically long-lasting
• Certain Breast Implants can be inserted through the armpit or belly button
• Breasts begin to take on their new shape 6-8 weeks into Breast Augmentation Recovery
• Regular mammogram screenings and Breast Implant MRI screenings are recommended

Average cost for a Tummy Tuck: $3,816

The Mommy Makeover is a combination plastic surgery procedure geared towards helping mothers of all ages regain their youthful, pre-baby figure by combining procedures such as abdominoplasty with procedures like breast augmentation, breast lift and liposuction. In Scottsdale, the Mommy Makeover has grown in popularity. The same is true for the Mommy Makeover in the Phoenix, AZ area. The average price of a Mommy Makeover in Scottsdale or Phoenix varies based on the number of procedures, your surgeon's fees and experience and fees such as lab fees, surgical facility costs and so on, but the average cost is pretty close to the national average which is usually between $8,000 - $12,000.

If you're a Mom and you're considering a Mommy Makeover in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, we have a list of plastic surgeons in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area who may be available for a Mommy Makeover consultation. Here's just a few of our Mommy Makeover surgeons in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area:

• Robert Bonillas, M.D.
• Steven Turkeltaub, M.D.
• Joseph C. Berardi, M.D.
• Richard J. Brown, M.D.
• Marvin Borsand, D.O.

UAL or Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction is variation of tumescent liposuction that uses high-pitched sound waves to "melt" or liquefy fat before it is suctioned out. Ultrasonic Liposuction, like laser assisted liposuction (SmartLipo) is an added technique combined with tumescent liposuction.

Like traditional liposuction, Ultrasonic Lipo uses a thin, vacuum-like tube, called a cannula to suction out fat. With Ultrasonic Lipo, this cannula also channels sound waves to the fat cells. Fat cells treated with Ultrasonic Lipo "melt" and quickly become emulsified in the tumescent fluid. This makes it easier to suction out the fat deposits. This helps make Ultrasonic Lipo, best suited for areas that are hard to treat or areas that require precise body contouring.

Ultrasonic liposuction can be used in all areas that can be treated by traditional liposuction treats, in addition to the harder to treat areas such as the chin, neck, cheeks, knees, calves, and ankles, and areas with higher volumes of dense fat deposits. Ultrasonic lipo also tightens the skin which can help avoid the excess, baggy skin sometimes left behind by other liposuction techniques. be sure to discuss all of the benefits, side effects and risks of Ultrasonic Lipo with a qualified liposuction doctor in your area.

If you're looking to remove unwanted fat deposits in hard to treat areas, or more common areas such as the stomach, abdomen, "love handles", male breast, chin or neck, you can start by locating a liposuction doctor or plastic surgeon "in my area" using our provider directory or you can Request a Consultation with one or more plastic surgeons right here from our site.

Women who are unhappy with the fullness of their breasts, or with drooping or sagging of the breast may be interested in a Breast Lift (Mastopexy). A woman may consider a Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation (breast implants), or a combination of the two procedures, to help restore the breasts to a more youthful appearance and address drooping and sagging breasts.

The best way to decide which procedure will help address your needs and meet your aesthetic goals is to discuss them with a qualified plastic surgeon in your area. To help with your plastic surgery consultation, here's a few guidelines to how your surgeon may determine the best procedure for you.

Which procedure would be best?

Surgeons offering plastic surgery to address drooping or sagging breasts measure and categorize the degree of drooping and sag by where the nipple sits in relation to the the inframammary fold, the crease under the breast where the breast meets the chest and rib cage.

This measurement is one of the main factors in determining the need for a Breast Lift versus a Breast Augmentation or combination procedure.

• If a woman's nipple sits above her inframammary fold, she does not have ptosis and a breast lift may not be needed. Women whose nipples rest above the inframammary crease often benefit from a Breast Augmentation over a lift.
• If a woman's nipple sits at or below her inframammary fold, her breasts do have ptosis and a Breast Lift may help.
• If a woman's nipple sits at or above the inframammary fold, but the bottom portion of the breast sits below the fold, this is referred to as pseudo-ptosis. Depending on the degree of droop or sag and the overall size of the breasts, a Breast Lift or a combination Breast Lift with Implants may be required.

If you're unhappy with drooping or sagging breasts, or if you feel that your breast appear "deflated" or lack volume following a pregnancy or weight loss, and are interested in restoring or improving the appearance of your breasts, you can start by locating a plastic surgeon "in my area" using our provider directory or you can Request a Consultation with one or more plastic surgeons right here from our site.

CoolSculpting™  by ZELTIQ™ is a new, non-invasive way reduce fat in targeted areas of the body. The Zeltiq® Coolsculpting procedure differs from traditional liposuction, SmartLipo in that it is non-invasive (no needles, surgical incisions, anesthesia or recovery time) and unlike Zerona, it uses "advanced cooling technology" instead of a laser to selectively target and reduce unwanted abdominal fat, love handles (flanks), and back fat.

Non-Invasive ‘Cold’ Technology

The Coolsculpting procedure works using a precisely controlled cooling method called Cryolipolysis™ to target, cool, and eliminate fat cells without damage to other tissue. During the one to three hour procedure, a non-invasive applicator is applied to the skin surface where it gently draws the fat bulge up between two cooling panels. As treatment begins, the patient feels a sensation of intense cold which reportedly dissipates after a short time. The CoolSculpting procedure is also comfortable for most patients, who read, listen to music, use a laptop or simply relax during treatment. Without a recovery time, patients can typically resume their routine activities, including returning to work and exercise regimens on the same day as the procedure.

Fat cells that are targeted by the intense cooling begin a process called “apoptosis” where the fat cells shrink. This damages the fat cells without harming the surrounding tissues. The crystallized fat cells are then naturally removed by the body's normal processes over the course of roughly two to four months.

The Cool Way to Reduce Fat™

The CoolSculpting™ procedure* is performed in a doctor’s office, typically under the supervision of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon and is reported to be effective for gently and effectively treating localized areas of fat. The Coolsculpting procedure cannot remove large amounts of fat and patience is required, as it does take time to see noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction results. The number of Zeltiq® Coolsculpting treatments needed varies from aptient to patient, and prices vary by region. On average, patients can expect to pay between $500 - $700 per treatment.

*CoolSculpting™ by ZELTIQ™ is not currently FDA approved in the US.

A "tummy tuck", has the ability to improve the appearance of your abdominal region. A "tummy tuck" removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while at the same time tightening the underlying muscles.

If you're unhappy with excess skin and fat in the abdominal area and are interested in tightening and flattening your abdomen, you can start by locating a plastic surgeon "in my area" using our provider directory and you can Request a Consultation with one or more plastic surgeons right here from our site.

Actual Procedure Name: Abdominoplasty

Average Length of Procedure: 1.5 - 5 hours
Anesthesia Type: General Anesthesia
Surgery Location: Certified Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center or Hospital 

Most Commonly Combined with: Liposuction

Tummy Tuck Recovery:

• Return to work: Usually 1 to 2 weeks
• Full Exercise: At least 6 to 8 weeks

• Healthy, Non smoker with no medical conditions that can affect wound healing
• In relatively good physical shape with the ability to maintain a stable weight
• Done having children or no longer considering becoming pregnant
• Possessing realistic goals and expectations

• Unhappy with excess skin or fat in the abdominal area that is resistant to exercise
• Excess skin in the abdominal area due to bariatric surgery or extreme weight loss
• Unhappy with Sagging or lax abdominal skin due to aging

Average cost for a Tummy Tuck: $5200