Breast augmentation surgery involves the surgical placement of silicone or saline- filled breast implants via one of several incision types. The incision pattern for placing breast implants can be created in one of three locations:

• under the breast
• around the nipple
• in the underarm

Once the incision is made, Dr. Maffi will create a pocket for the breast implant. Breast implants can be placed in one of three locations:

• on top of the pectoral muscle
• partially underneath the pectoral muscle
• completely underneath the pectoral muscle

Following breast implant placement, the incisions are closed with sutures and the breasts are wrapped with bandages. Breast augmentation surgery is performed at Dr. Maffi’s fully accredited outpatient surgery center under light general anesthesia, administered by a board certified anesthesiologist specializing in plastic surgery. The operation usually lasts about 1-2 hours unless it is being combined with other procedures such as breast lift.

In addition, all surgery patients receive a complimentary skin care treatment and a full line of medical-grade skin care products to help their face look its best as well. If you have additional questions, please give us a call at 480.505.6430.

The most appropriate candidates for breast augmentation surgery are healthy women who wish to improve the size and shape of their breasts. Although breast augmentation surgery can enhance both your appearance and self-confidence, realistic expectations are essential to achieving a successful outcome. Breast lift patients may also consider breast augmentation to add volume to sagging breasts. The first step toward determining whether you are a candidate for breast augmentation is to schedule a consultation. Give Maffi a call today at 480.505.6430.

As with any surgical procedure, recovery depends on many factors, and each person’s postoperative experience is unique.In general, full recovery after breast augmentation is achieved within a few weeks and patients are able to return to work within 7 days.

During the first 48 hours after surgery, most patients experience swelling and mild discomfort, which is treated with pain medication and antibiotics provided by Dr. Maffi. Private casitas are available at the surgical facility in which patients may choose to recover. Patients are also given a complete vitamin and supplement program to encourage healing and optimal results. Specific aftercare instructions, including how to bathe after breast augmentation, are provided at the time of surgery. To ensure a smooth recuperation, Dr. Maffi sees his postoperative breast augmentation patients within a few days after the procedure and as needed after that. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Maffi, give us a call at 480.505.6430. We look forward to the opportunity to meet you.

To restore the youthful, “perky” appearance of the breasts, Dr. Maffi selects from several breast lift types based on the patient’s breast anatomy, tissue availability and aesthetic desires. Once the incisions are created, Dr. Maffi removes the excess breast skin and redundant breast tissue and repositions the nipple and areola to a higher position.

The most common breast lift types include:

• The crescent lift – involves an incision just along the upper part of the areola.
• The donut lift – involves an incision around the areola only.
• The lollipop lift – involves an incision around the areola that extends vertically to the bottom of the breast. This is the most common incision used for breast lift surgery.
• The anchor lift – involves an incision around the nipple, in the crease of the breast fold and one extending vertically that connects the two.

Breast lift surgery is performed under light general anesthesia, administered by a board certified anesthesiologist who specializes in plastic surgery, at Dr. Maffi’s fully accredited outpatient surgery center. The procedure may last anywhere from 1-3 hours, depending on whether breast implants are being placed at the same time.

Dr. Maffi’s surgery patients are also provided with a complimentary skin care treatment and a full line of medical- grade skin care products, so that their face looks luminous as well. At Maffi, we take complete care of our patients. Interested in learning more? Call us at 480.505.6430.

Pregnancy and weight loss contribute to breast ptosis or sagging breast, and patients who are planning on having children or losing a significant amount of weight should consider postponing breast lift surgery until after they have achieved these goals.

In general, the best breast lift candidates are healthy women who want to restore the shape and position of their breasts. It is also important to note that while breasts of any size can be lifted, the results may not last as long in women who have heavy breasts. Call Maffi Surgery Clinic today at 480.505.6430 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Maffi and he will help you form realistic expectations of what surgery can do for you.

Breast lift surgery recovery varies from patient to patient depending on the type of breast lift performed and whether breast implants were placed. Most breast lift patients achieve full recovery within 4-6 weeks, during which time some strenuous activities may be restricted. Private casitas are available at the surgical facility in which patients may choose to recover.

In the days following surgery, patients will experience some swelling and mild discomfort, which subsides fairly quickly. To keep you comfortable during this time, Dr. Maffi will provide you with pain medication and a complete vitamin and supplement program to encourage healing and optimal results. You will be able to return to work within 1-2 weeks as long as you refrain from heavy lifting and other labor-intensive activities. It is important to note that some patients may experience temporary loss of sensation in the treated area. Dr. Maffi and his team will work with you to prepare you for the surgery and guide you through the recovery process from beginning to end. Have additional questions? Feel free to give us a call at 480.505.6430.