Creating Natural Breast Augmentation Dr. Patti Flint Female Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Patti A. Flint M.D . Plastic Surgery from a Woman’s Perspective Performed Thousands of Cosmetic Procedures Goal: Aesthetically pleasing outcome for any procedure American Board of Plastic Surgery
A Better Breast Augmentation • Bigger is not necessarily better • Careful planning, open communication, realistic goals • Proportion to a woman’s body • Evaluate body frame and existing breast size • 3D imaging help choose appropriate breast implant size
Successful Breast Augmentation • • • •
Type of Implant Choice of Placement Area of Incision Plan for Success
Type of Implant I feel that silicone implants offer many advantages over saline implants, but the advantages can be boiled down to this: Silicone implants look and feel more like real breasts. The newest generation of silicone implants have extremely low shell failure rates and are filled with a firm gel that does not leak into the body in the unlikely event of implant failure.
Choice of Placement I feel that silicone implants offer many advantages over saline implants, but the advantages can be boiled down to this: Silicone implants look and feel more like real breasts. The newest generation of silicone implants have extremely low shell failure rates and are filled with a firm gel that does not leak into the body in the unlikely event of implant failure.
Area of Incision There are four main options for incision sites, but my choice is the inframammary location, in the crease under the breast itself. I feel that this site allows me more control during the operation, and the small, 2-inch incision leaves an unobtrusive scar at the natural fold under your breast. In addition, no actual breast tissue is affected by the incision. It’s also been shown that the areola approach has higher rates of capsular contracture and the armpit incision leads to higher revision rates, so I feel the crease location is better for the overall health of my patients.
Plan for Success 3D imaging is a fantastic tool to help you choose implant sizes, and I’m delighted to offer this in my practice. The simulation allows you to “try on� different implant types and sizes, and I feel this helps you make a more informed decision about your desired outcome. The use of 3D imaging has been a dramatic advancement in pre-surgery planning and analysis.
Breast Augmentation at a Glance What to Expect General anesthesia to relax chest wall muscle decreases post operative spasm and discomfort Approximately 1 hour procedure Two-inch incision in crease of breast
Preparing for Surgery Consultation with Dr. Flint to discuss goal and desired size Suggestions on implant size, shape, and tpe Questions and Answers Lab work 3D imaging
Patti Flint MD PC • Primary office in Old Town Scottsdale across the street from Greenbaum Surgicenter, a fully accredited surgical center with private rooms and highly qualified and experienced nursing staff
Patti Flint MD PC 7301 East 2nd St, Ste 200 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 480-945-3300