— silicone or saline · personalized to your anatomy
Breast augmentation with Dr. Scottsdale® (Dr. Carlos Mata) — implant selection, sizing, and placement chosen specifically for your chest-wall anatomy, tissue thickness, and aesthetic goals. Board-certified, accredited surgical suite in North Scottsdale.
Breast augmentation is the surgical placement of silicone or saline implants to increase breast size, restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight change, or correct natural asymmetry. It is the most-performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States, and Dr. Scottsdale® performs it with the same surgical philosophy that defines the rest of the practice — natural-looking proportions tailored to the individual patient, not a one-size-fits-all silhouette.
You'll choose between silicone gel (the most popular option; natural feel, less rippling), cohesive gel "gummy bear" implants (form-stable, lower rupture rates), and saline (filled at the time of surgery, smaller incision, easier rupture detection). Profile choices (moderate, high, ultra-high) determine projection vs base width. Placement is sub-glandular (above the muscle), sub-muscular (under the muscle), or dual-plane (a hybrid that has become the standard for most patients).
Most breast augmentations at Dr. Scottsdale's practice are performed through a short incision in the inframammary fold — the natural crease under the breast, where the scar is essentially invisible once it has matured. The procedure runs 1–2 hours under general anesthesia and is outpatient. You'll go home the same day with a surgical bra.
Most patients return to desk work in about 5–7 days and can drive once off narcotic pain medication. Lifting restrictions (no carrying more than ~10 lbs) stay in place for 4 weeks. The surgical bra is worn continuously for 4–6 weeks. Implants finish settling into their final position around 3 months out, when the final shape is fully revealed.
Implant selection, sizing, and a surgical plan tailored to your anatomy. Virtual ($300), in-person ($500), or a free Patient Care Coordinator orientation.