Plastic Surgeon Doctor Steven Sigalove, MD FACS 85253

Name: Steven Sigalove, MD FACS
Last name: Sigalove
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2004
Years experience: 19
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.scottsdalecenterforplasticsurgery.com
Business: Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
Address: 5410 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Address suite: A-500
Phone: (480) 531-8986
International phone number: +14805318986
City: Paradise Valley
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85253
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Steven Sigalove is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Paradise Valley, Arizona, where he specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face. He is one of three plastic surgeons at the Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, serving the greater Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Arizona region.

With nearly two decades in practice, Dr. Sigalove is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in the field of reconstructive and revisional breast surgeries. He is also noted for his excellence in breast augmentation, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty surgery), and mommy makeovers.

After earning his medical degree at Chicago Medical School’s Finch University of the Health Sciences, Dr. Sigalove completed two residencies: one in general surgery at Rush-Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Medical Center and a second was in plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He also completed a fellowship in hand surgery, also at Rush Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Medical Center.

Dr. Sigalove is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

His patients have described him on RealSelf as someone who “always [takes] the time to listen to my concerns;” “knowledgeable;” “comforting;” and a surgeon who “made every step a dream.” To begin your transformation, schedule a consultation today.
Consulting Fees: 250$
Consultation note: $250 consultation fee is applied to your surgical fee if you decide to have surgery with Dr. Sigalove.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea, Osborn and Greenbaum

Education:

Medical: MD, Finch University of the Health Sciences / Chicago Medical School

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Rush Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Medical Center
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship: Hand Surgery, Rush Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Medical Center

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Steven Sigalove, MD FACS

Board Certification:

Steven Reyes Sigalove (ABMSUID -84350)

Viewed: 8/15/2008
Day of birth:
9/16/1967

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
Education: 1997 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: The Institute of Aesthetic SurgeryCantera Lakes28381 Davis PkwyWarrenville, IL 60555-3033 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 33.5158945,-111.9272381

Primary location:

Location name: Paradise Valley
State: AZ
Country: US
Map point: 33.5311,-111.9759979

Treatments:

AlloDerm
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction Revision
Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Augmentation
Butt Lift
Capsular Contracture Treatment
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chin Liposuction
Diastasis Recti Repair
Double Eyelid Surgery
Drainless Tummy Tuck
Earlobe Repair
Embrace Scar Therapy
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
FaceTite
Facial Fat Transfer
Feminizing Top Surgery
Fractional Laser
GalaFLEX
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hand Rejuvenation
Inspira Breast Implants
Inverted Nipple Surgery
Labiaplasty
Laser Resurfacing
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Masculinizing Top Surgery
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Morpheus8
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Reduction
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Panniculectomy
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
Renuva
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Sientra Breast Implants
Sientra Breast Reconstruction
SMAS Facelift
Sofwave
Strattice
Subcision
Teeth Whitening
Thigh Lift
Transgender Body Contouring
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 24647
Answer count: 196
Review count: 146
1 star count: 5
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 136
Total star count: 142
Star rating: 4.6573392798895
Photo count last three months: 92
Answer count last three months: 10
Photo and answer count last three months: 102
Lead count last three months: 30
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Aug 10, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 10, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Is Top Doctor: 1
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 6, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 6, 2024

Locations

Paradise Valley, AZ, US. GPS coordinates: 33.5311,-111.9759979

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reconstruction (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck Revision (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck Revision (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck Revision (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck Revision (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck Revision (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

$12000 – Apr 24, 2023
$12000 – Apr 24, 2023
$12000 – Apr 24, 2023
$12500 – Apr 24, 2023
$12500 – Apr 24, 2023
$12500 – Apr 24, 2023
$11268 – Nov 10, 2022
$11268 – Nov 10, 2022
$11200 – Jun 30, 2022
$11200 – Jun 30, 2022
$7836 – Sep 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$6000 – Aug 27, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$11200 – Jun 30, 2022
$11200 – Jun 30, 2022
$1161 – Jun 30, 2022
$1161 – Jun 30, 2022
$1161 – Jun 30, 2022
$11200 – Jun 30, 2022
$10500 – Jan 1, 2022
$10500 – Jan 1, 2022
$10500 – Jan 1, 2022
$10582 – Sep 23, 2021
$10582 – Sep 23, 2021
$10581 – Sep 23, 2021
$9999 – Apr 2, 2021
$9999 – Apr 2, 2021
$9999 – Apr 2, 2021
$10000 – Apr 2, 2021
$17000 – Apr 8, 2021 – Paradise Valley, AZ
$17000 – Apr 8, 2021 – Paradise Valley, AZ
$9700 – Nov 5, 2020
$9700 – Nov 5, 2020
$9700 – Nov 5, 2020
$9700 – Nov 5, 2020
$9800 – May 15, 2020
$6500 – Jul 13, 2017 – Warrenville, IL
$11500 – Feb 21, 2020
$5500 – Nov 2017 – Naperville, IL
$6500 – Jul 13, 2017 – Warrenville, IL
$6500 – Jul 13, 2017 – Warrenville, IL
$6500 – Jul 13, 2017 – Warrenville, IL
$7836 – Sep 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$7836 – Sep 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$7836 – Sep 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$6000 – Aug 27, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$7900 – Sep 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$7900 – Sep 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$8287 – Feb 6, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$8000 – Feb 13, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$5500 – Jan 2011 – Naperville, IL

Tummy Tuck Prices

$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$8435 – Sep 28, 2017 – Warrenville, IL
$10000 – Sep 15, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$12000 – Aug 17, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$9627 – Jul 28, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$9627 – Jul 28, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$8435 – Sep 28, 2017 – Warrenville, IL
$8435 – Sep 28, 2017 – Warrenville, IL
$12000 – Aug 17, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$12000 – Jan 8, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$9627 – Jul 28, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$9627 – Jul 28, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$9627 – Jul 28, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$8500 – Jan 5, 2016 – Warrenville, IL
$8500 – Jan 5, 2016 – Warrenville, IL
$13000 – Dec 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$13000 – Dec 4, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$8500 – Jul 25, 2014 – Winfield, IL
$12000 – Jan 8, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$10000 – Sep 15, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$10000 – Sep 15, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$10000 – Sep 14, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$10000 – Sep 14, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$8500 – Jul 25, 2014 – Winfield, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$11350 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$8600 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$8600 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$8600 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$8600 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL
$8600 – Jan 12, 2011 – Carol Stream, IL

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$160000 – Feb 9, 2016 – Illinois, IL
$160000 – Feb 9, 2016 – Illinois, IL
$15000 – Nov 29, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$15000 – Nov 29, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$15000 – Nov 29, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$15000 – Nov 29, 2013 – Warrenville, IL

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$23000 – Oct 26, 2021
$30000 – Jul 25, 2022
$30000 – Jul 25, 2022
$30000 – Jul 25, 2022
$16000 – Dec 20, 2021
$23000 – Oct 26, 2021
$23000 – Oct 26, 2021
$23000 – Oct 26, 2021
$22000 – Oct 26, 2021
$22000 – Oct 26, 2021
$22000 – Oct 26, 2021
$25000 – Feb 14, 2019
$25000 – Feb 14, 2019

Breast Reduction Prices

$32000 – Mar 6, 2013 – Naperville, IL
$32000 – Mar 6, 2013 – Naperville, IL
$40000 – Jul 2009 – Winfield, Illinois

Mommy Makeover Prices

$19000 – Jan 15, 2016 – Warrenville, IL
$14000 – Nov 8, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$29640 – Feb 4, 2021
$29640 – Feb 4, 2021
$29640 – Feb 4, 2021
$19000 – Jan 15, 2016 – Warrenville, IL
$19000 – Jan 15, 2016 – Warrenville, IL

Liposuction Prices

$8000 – Dec 29, 2021
$8000 – Dec 29, 2021
$8000 – Dec 29, 2021
$8000 – Dec 29, 2021
$3100 – Aug 23, 2018 – Warrenville
$3100 – Aug 23, 2018 – Warrenville
$6720 – Dec 29, 2016 – Winfield, IL
$6720 – Dec 29, 2016 – Winfield, IL
$6720 – Dec 29, 2016 – Winfield, IL
$6720 – Dec 29, 2016 – Winfield, IL

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$17000 – Jul 12, 2022
$17000 – Jul 12, 2022
$20000 – Jul 12, 2022
$20000 – Jul 12, 2022
$20000 – Jul 12, 2022
$20000 – Jul 12, 2022
$20000 – Jul 12, 2022
$20000 – Jul 12, 2022
$20000 – Oct 14, 2021
$20000 – Oct 14, 2021
$20000 – Oct 14, 2021
$18000 – Jan 29, 2021
$11500 – Feb 21, 2020
$18000 – Jan 29, 2021
$11500 – Feb 21, 2020
$11500 – Feb 21, 2020
$6500 – Jul 13, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$6500 – May 2017 – Chicago, IL
$12000 – Dec 10, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$12000 – Dec 10, 2015 – Warrenville, IL

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

$17000 – Apr 8, 2021 – Paradise Valley, AZ
$17000 – Apr 8, 2021 – Paradise Valley, AZ

Tattoo Removal Prices

$3000 – Jan 26, 2018
$3000 – Jul 24, 2017
$3000 – Jul 24, 2017
$5000 – Feb 1, 2015 – Barrington, IL
$5000 – Feb 1, 2015 – Barrington, IL
$5000 – Feb 1, 2015 – Barrington, IL
$1499 – Feb 1, 2015 – Barrington, IL
$1499 – Feb 1, 2015 – Barrington, IL
$5000 – Jul 24, 2017 – Barrington, IL
$1501 – Nov 4, 2016 – Barrington, IL
$5000 – Jul 24, 2017 – Barrington, IL

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL
$5800 – Nov 3, 2015 – Wheaton, IL

CO2 Laser Prices

$1701 – Jan 10, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$1700 – Jan 10, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$1700 – Jan 10, 2013 – Warrenville, IL

Breast Implants Prices

$16000 – Dec 20, 2021
$16000 – Dec 20, 2021
$16000 – Dec 20, 2021
$16000 – Dec 20, 2021
$9800 – May 15, 2020
$9800 – May 15, 2020
$6500 – Mar 10, 2016 – Warrenville, IL
$6500 – Mar 10, 2016 – Warrenville, IL
$6500 – Mar 10, 2016 – Warrenville, IL
$8000 – Feb 13, 2015 – Warrenville, IL
$8000 – Feb 13, 2015 – Warrenville, IL

Liposculpture Prices

$7000 – Mar 4, 2019
$7000 – Mar 4, 2019

Other Prices

$14000 – Nov 8, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$1700 – Jan 10, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$1700 – Jan 10, 2013 – Warrenville, IL
$1700 – Jan 10, 2013 – Warrenville, IL

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, https://www.robertcohenmd.com/

Address

5410 N. Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley, Arizona, US, 85253 (GPS coordinates: 33.5158945,-111.9272381)

Phone

(480) 423-1973

Working Hours

Mon: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Created / Modified

Jan 14, 2019 / Aug 18, 2023

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Treatments

$1,000 OFF PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY!
Oct 1, 2023 /
Oct 31, 2023

“Special is valid for $1,000 off any primary breast surgery quote including MD anesthesia, surgical facility fee, surgeon’s fee, silicone implants and post-op visits. Does not include prescriptions or fees that could incur from labs, diagnostic imaging, or other medical clearance requirements. Consult required ($250 fee) and surgery must be booked by 10/31/2023.

Specific treatments

Silicone breast augmentation for $7,995
Aug 2, 2021 /
Aug 31, 2021

*May not be combined with any other offer. Valid for patients that put down a $2,500 non-refundable deposit. Surgery must be booked by August 31, 2021. 12-month interest free financing is available.

These prices include the physician’s fee, silicone implants, surgical center fee, MD anesthesia fee, and post-surgery visits for six weeks. Prescriptions and other medical requirements, labs, or diagnostic imaging fees are not included.

DISCLAIMER: All patients are evaluated by Dr. Sigalove with a thorough history and physical examination prior to any services being performed. Not all patients are good candidates for these types of procedures. When a patient is found not to be a good candidate, no treatment is offered or rendered. Results of individual treatments may vary.

Specific treatments

Silicone breast augmentation for $7,995
Jun 16, 2021 /
Jul 30, 2021

May not be combined with any other offer. Valid for patients that place a $2,500 non-refundable deposit. Surgery must be booked by July 31, 2021.

Specific treatments

Breast augmentation for $7,999
Jan 7, 2021 /
Mar 31, 2021

May not be combined with any other offer. Valid for patients that place a $1,000 deposit. Surgery must be scheduled by January 31st, 2021.

These prices include the physician’s fee, surgical center fee, MD anesthesia fee, breast implants fee, and post-surgery visits for six weeks. Prescriptions and other medical requirements, labs, or diagnostic imaging fees are not included. Textured implants, or implants with fill-volume over 500cc may require additional services which will increase fees. This is for Breast Augmentation ONLY. If a lift is required, additional fees will be added to the surgical quote.

Call to schedule your appointment! 480-423-1973.

Specific treatments

Tummy Tuck for $11,995
Dec 10, 2020 /
Dec 31, 2020

Save over $1,300✨
*May not be combined with any other offer. Valid for patients that place a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. Surgery must be booked by December 31, 2020.

These prices include the physician’s fee, surgical center fee, MD anesthesia fee, and post-surgery visits for six weeks. Prescriptions and other medical requirements, labs, or diagnostic imaging fees are not included.

Specific treatments

$11,995 Tummy Tuck
Nov 1, 2020 /
Nov 30, 2020

*May not be combined with any other offer. Valid for patients that place a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. Surgery must be booked by December 31, 2020.

Specific treatments

$1000 off any Breast surgery!
Sep 15, 2020 /
Oct 31, 2020

May not be combined with any other offer. Valid for patients that place a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. Surgery must be booked by October 31, 2020.

These prices include the physician’s fee, surgical center fee, MD anesthesia fee, breast implants fee (if applicable), and post-surgery visits for six weeks. Prescriptions and other medical requirements, labs, or diagnostic imaging fees are not included. Textured implants, or implants with fill-volume over 500cc may require additional services which will increase fees.

Specific treatments

Free Consultation
Aug 4, 2020 /
Aug 31, 2020

Enjoy a free consultation with me at The Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery now through August 31, 2020.

Specific treatments

Breast Augmentation Special $7,995
Aug 4, 2020 /
Aug 31, 2020

Valid for primary breast augmentation with inframammary (under the breast) incisions ONLY. Does not include non-primary breast surgeries, mastopexies (breast lifts), or any other services. DISCLAIMER: All patients are evaluated by Dr. Steven Sigalove with a thorough history and physical examination prior to any services being performed. Please visit website for full details.

Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question

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How do dual plane and sub muscular implants affect chest muscle strength long term?

Over vs Under the Muscle
Sep 21, 2023

Dual plane or total submuscular coverage does not affect the strength of your pectoralis muscle. There are studies, however, that do show long term shoulder girdle muscle weakness which would potentially affect someone who was engaged in vigorous strength training or fitness. Breast augmentations that are performed in the dual plane or submuscular position can indeed result in hyperanimation deformities which can be noticeable and potential unsightly. To minimize the likelihood of this,...

Are my breasts tuberous and what would be the optimal placement of an implant?

Implant Selection
Sep 21, 2023

Implant selection is truly something that is based not only on your objective measurements obtained from bio dimensional analysis, but also your subjective goals regarding the aesthetics of your breasts. It is impossible to tell you what implant you should get strictly based on your measurements alone. The projection of the implant dictates a lot about your ultimate aesthetic outcome, for instance are you looking for an extremely natural look or do you want to look like a stripper. You have...

Can I go bigger and hide scar? My implants are bottomed out

Bottoming Out Solution
Sep 21, 2023

Based on your photos, you do have inframammary fold malposition, AKA “bottoming out”. You can absolutely go larger than 375cc and I feel that 500-550 HP implants would be extremely reasonable and would give you the result you are looking for. Mandatory in your repair, I believe, should be placement of a soft tissue support scaffold such as Galaflex to maintain your inframammary fold over time. You could either keep your implant sub pectoral or switch them to subfascial and that is a con...

57, waterfall issue after 11 years, is it time for a revision?

Revision Reccomendations
Sep 21, 2023

I think that you would be well served with a revision. Although not medically necessary, I believe that there is an excellent opportunity for you to feel extremely satisfied. You have a classic waterfall deformity which happens over time where the breast tissue slides down inferiorly over the pectoralis muscle but the implant remains in reasonable position within the pocket. It gives the classic elongated and oblong looking breast, the treatment of which, is a full mastopexy. By tightening...

Can someone tell me what’s happened? Am I bottoming out?

Full Mastopexy Recommended
Sep 21, 2023

First of all, those breasts are never going to round out on their own. Your inframammary folds appear stable based on this photograph. However, it appears that you have an elongated and stretched out lower pole giving you an extremely long nipple to fold distance. This is a common finding when only a circumvertical mastopexy is performed without using an inverted T incision. Without examining you, I cannot tell if you have capsular contracture which could also be causing the distortion in...

Would I benefit from an implant replacement/revision?

Implants with Scaffolding Support
Sep 21, 2023

First of all, based on your photographs, you do not have tuberous breast deformity. If your looking for an improved overall aesthetic outcome, I would do a revision with site change and lift (circumareolar vs circumvertical) and the new implant and sofit tissues would be supported with a P4HB scaffolding for long term stability. We would have a discussion regarding your aesthetic goals and size requests and once evaluating you with bio dimensional planning, I could come up with a surgical...

Animation deformity - can this be fixed?

Subfascial Implant Placement
Sep 21, 2023

100%. You have a classic hyperanimation deformity which has a very straightforward and common fix in my practice. You would be well served with a site change to the subfascial position, replacing your pectoralis muscle into the chest wall where it belongs and the new subfascial device would be supported with P4HB scaffolding for long term stability. #Sigalift

I'm 5,10, 160lbs and broad. Can I go above 500cc?

Mesh Needed for Optimal Support of Large Implants
Sep 21, 2023

You absolutely can go larger than 500cc, but I would be extremely adamant about using some type of soft tissue support scaffolding such as Galaflex to minimize the likelihood of postop malposition given the size and weight of the new implant. Based on your size and dimensions, I see no reason why you cannot go larger than 500c. Additionally, your nipple areola complex positions are asymmetric and I would d likely perform some type of mastopexy, likely a CM for maximizing your outcome. Good luck!

I have 425cc and thinking about upsizing to 800cc

Large Implants Possible with Mesh Support for Best Results
Sep 21, 2023

Without seeing your photographs, this is a difficult question because typically we place implants that are based on your anatomy and your specific proportions. It is absolutely possible to place an 800cc implant but I would never do this without some type of soft tissue support scaffolding such as Galaflex, for example. The Galaflex can be used either as a lower pole sling/internal bra supporting just the lower pole or it can be used as a complete off label wrap providing 100% coverage of...

Asymmetrical breasts after BA. What went wrong? Can it be corrected?

Normal Asymmetry
Sep 21, 2023

Thank you for including your preoperative photograph because as you can see, your breasts and more important your nipple position is starting off asymmetric. Your left nipple areola complex is laterally displaced to begin with and without performing some type of circumaroelar mastopexy, that will not change just with implant placement. Right now, your right side has a higher upper pole than the left side, and without examining you, I cannot say if this is associated with a capsular...

Can ergonomic implants be used on tubular breasts?

Treating Tubular Breasts
Jul 6, 2023

What I think you are actually asking is whether or not anatomically shaped silicone breast implants can be used to treat a tubular breast deformity. They absolutely can be used and prior to the ALCL scare several years ago, it was pretty much all I used to treat these patients. I believed that shaped implants give a far superior result, particularly, because they can provide improved lower pole expansion which is one of the unique problems associated with tubular breasts. The problem with...

Can I get breast implants without a lift?

Nipple Position
Jul 6, 2023

In my practice, I strive for perfection, symmetry, and balance. Your breasts are asymmetric with the left one being slightly more ptotic, slightly smaller, and lower than the right. Without a mastopexy (most likely only circumareolar would be required) there is virtually no way to get your nipple position exactly symmetric. If you underwent strictly a breast augmentation, you definitely would have beautiful cleavage, a nice full and natural look, however, your nipples would still be...

Are teardrop breast implants safe and are they the only way to achieve subtle results?

Different Options for Natural Look
Jul 6, 2023

Teardrop shaped implants by definition are all textured which absolutely has a small association with anaplastic large cell lymphoma which is a cancer of the capsule. Although it is extremely rare and unlikely, there is still a small chance that you could develop this cancer with a textured implant. It is absolutely possible to achieve a subtle, very natural result with a smooth round implant, particularly if the projection is low and the volume is minimal. Obviously, I would need to examine...

Do high profile implants bottom out more?

Importance of Technique
Jul 6, 2023

The potential to bottom out or cause inframammary fold malposition is dictated not by the implant, but by the surgical technique used to do the operation. There are several things that are required when doing a breast augmentation, revision, or mastopexy with augmentation that will maintain the inframammary fold and minimize the risks of bottoming out. It is crucial to close the incision appropriately, ensuring that scarp(s) fascia is re-secured to the chest wall before closing the skin....

When doctors try a different breast implant size during surgery, will that increase capsular c

No Touch Technique
Jul 6, 2023

Capsular Contracture is most likely caused by biofilm which is the result of bacteria entering the pocket and colonizing the surface of the breast implant. During surgery, most board certified plastic surgeon who specify in aesthetic breast surgery will use what is called a no touch technique which minimizes bacterial inflow to the pocket. Use of antibacterial and irrigations, use of a no touch delivery device, use of antibiotics, change of gloves, and multiple other technical things will...

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21 Year Old Miss Treated With Surgery Breast Implants With Dr. Sigalove, Paradise Valley, Arizona

Doctor Steven Sigalove, MD FACS, Paradise Valley, Arizona (85253) 22 Year Old Spouse Treated With Plastic Surgery In Breast Candidate

32 Year Old Spouse Treated With Tummy Tightening Surgery And Body Contouring Candidate With Dr. Sigalove, Paradise Valley, Arizona

43 Year Old Miss Treated With Breast Implant Removal Pic With Dr. Steven Sigalove, MD FACS, Paradise Valley, Arizona (85253)

43 Year Old Mother Treated With Breast Implant Removal Picture With Doctor Sigalove, Paradise Valley, Arizona

28 Year Old Wife Treated With Tummy Tuck Stomach And Body Contouring With Dr. Sigalove, Paradise Valley, Arizona

Dr. Sigalove, Paradise Valley, Arizona (85253) 46 Year Old Wife Treated With Abdominoplasty Surgery Patient

Doctor Sigalove, Paradise Valley, Arizona 52 Year Old Mrs. Treated With Tummy Tuck Operation Picture

Dr Steven Sigalove, MD FACS, Paradise Valley, Arizona 53 Year Old Wife Treated With Abdominoplasty

Last updated on 11/23/2023