Discomfort is normal in the first few days after surgery, but most patients describe it as soreness or tightness rather than sharp pain. Dr. Craft’s surgical methods and techniques minimize discomfort, and he may prescribe medication to help manage any pain during your recovery. Most women are pleasantly surprised at how manageable the healing process feels.

You’ll begin with a comprehensive consultation, followed by a pre-surgical visit, and then your scheduled surgery date. Subsequent visits will be made to monitor your healing and ensure your results are progressing as expected. On average, patients have 3–4 appointments in total, though this may vary depending on individual needs.

Patients should keep in mind that the body needs time to recover before the final results are completely apparent, and this can take up to six months. (The incisions will be healed sooner than this.) Six months is the average amount of time it takes for the swelling to subside and for the new breast implants to settle and adjust to your body.

It will take between six weeks and three months for your implants to fully settle. At that point, you will be able to see the final results.

Dr. Craft takes great care to place incisions in natural creases or along the areola so scars are as discreet as possible. In most cases, scars fade significantly within 6 to 12 months, becoming barely noticeable. Proper post-surgical care and scar management treatments can further minimize their appearance.

Light walking is fine after 1-2 weeks, but wait until six weeks for more rigorous exercise.

A breast lift, combined with a breast augmentation, lifts and tilts the breasts upward in an appealing manner. Other procedures that can be done with breast augmentation are a tummy tuck or liposuction.

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, so the risks involved include the usual surgical risks, such as bleeding, infection, and reaction to anesthesia. Breast implants may leak or burst. It is also possible that breast implants could shift, although this is rare. Finally, your personal aesthetic may change in terms of your preferences for your breast appearance.

When searching for the best breast augmentation surgeon, look for someone who is board-certified, highly experienced, and takes the time to listen to your goals. Dr. Randall Craft is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained surgeon who combines extensive surgical skill with an eye for proportion and symmetry. His commitment to patient safety and natural-looking results makes him one of the top choices for breast augmentation in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area.

Breast implants are designed to last for ten years or more; however, the chance of rupture increases by one percent each year.

For the most part, insurance does not cover breast augmentation surgery, as breast implants are not considered medically necessary.

In most cases, yes. If you want to be able to breastfeed after augmentation, be sure to discuss this as a requirement with Dr. Craft during your consultation.

You can return to light work without exertion after 1-2 weeks. Do not lift anything over five pounds for at least six weeks.

The results of fat transfer breast augmentation are long-lasting. Once the transferred fat establishes a blood supply and integrates into the breast tissue, it becomes a natural part of your body. However, not all fat survives the transfer process, and it may be necessary to overfill slightly to account for this. Maintaining a stable weight following your aftercare instructions can help preserve the results for years to come.

The amount of fat needed depends on the desired breast size and the amount of donor fat available on your body. On average, 200 to 400 cc of fat is required per breast to achieve modest volume enhancement. A consultation with Dr. Craft will assess your candidacy and determine whether you have enough fat for harvesting. If additional volume is desired, your surgeon may recommend multiple sessions or complementary procedures to achieve your goals.

Recovery from fat transfer breast augmentation is relatively short. Most patients experience swelling and bruising in both the donor and treated areas, which subside within a couple of weeks. You’ll likely need about a week off work or other strenuous activities. Wearing compression garments in the donor areas can aid healing and improve results. Full recovery typically takes a few weeks, and your surgeon will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your progress and address any concerns.

Fat transfer is considered a safe and natural alternative to implants because it utilizes your body’s own tissue and carries no risk of issues such as implant rupture, capsular contracture, or allergic reactions. However, the procedure does require a skilled surgeon to ensure precise fat harvesting, purification, and injection. Risks, such as fat absorption or small calcifications, exist but are rare when performed by a skilled surgical professional. Fat transfer offers a minimally invasive option for enhancing breast volume with natural-looking results.

Fat transfer is considered a safe and natural alternative to implants because it utilizes your body’s own tissue and carries no risk of issues such as implant rupture, capsular contracture, or allergic reactions. However, the procedure does require a skilled surgeon to ensure precise fat harvesting, purification, and injection. Risks, such as fat absorption or small calcifications, exist but are rare when performed by a skilled surgical professional. Fat transfer offers a minimally invasive option for enhancing breast volume with natural-looking results.

One of the advantages of natural fat transfer breast augmentation is that it involves minimal scarring. The procedure involves small incisions for liposuction, usually less than a centimeter long, and tiny entry points for the fat injections. These incisions are strategically placed, making the scars virtually invisible. The tiny access points can disappear with proper care, which may include the use of specialized scar treatments to accelerate healing.

At Craft MD, Dr. Craft prioritizes meticulous techniques to minimize the risk of scarring, whether with fat transfer or when the breasts are augmented with implants, and we have processes to help our patients experience optimal healing. Patients are also provided with detailed post-procedure care instructions to support the healing process. If you’re concerned about scarring, your consultation is the perfect opportunity to discuss how we address this issue and how our approach ensures scars are as inconspicuous as possible while achieving beautiful, natural-looking results.

Dr. Craft will guide you through the selection process using advanced imaging and sizers to help visualize different implant sizes and proportions.

Yes, many patients choose to combine implants with a breast lift to achieve a more youthful, lifted appearance.

While modern implants are designed to last many years, replacement may be necessary due to changes in preference, natural aging, or complications.

You’ll need to sleep on your back for several weeks after surgery to allow proper healing and prevent implant displacement.

Signs of capsular contracture include breast tightness, firmness, or distortion. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact Dr. Craft for an evaluation.

Yes, breast implants undergo rigorous testing and are FDA-approved for long-term use. Dr. Craft only uses top-tier, proven implant brands.

Yes, significant weight changes can impact the appearance of your breasts. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results.

Saline implants will deflate immediately, while silicone ruptures may be less noticeable. Regular monitoring and check-ups with Dr. Craft ensure implant integrity.

Yes, modern implants are designed for a natural look and feel. The placement technique and implant type chosen will influence how natural they appear.

You will need to wear a surgical bra for support, and underwire bras should be avoided for at least six weeks to promote healing.

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