PHOENIX, AZ -- 09/30/08 --
According to the American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery, almost 400,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2007
-- an increase from previous numbers since silicone breast implants were
approved by the FDA in 2006. Still, many women are still choosing saline
breast implants, known as the "workhorse" of
breast
enlargement surgery, said Dr. Thomas Kotoske, a board-certified Facial
Plastic and body cosmetic surgeon and medical director of the JCAHO
approved,
Cosmetic Surgery
Institute in Arizona. Dr. Kotoske was recently awarded America's Top
Physician in Plastic Surgery 2008 by the highly regarded Consumer research
Council of America.
"Saline breast implants have been the workhorse of breast augmentation
because there are many different saline profiles and shapes available,
which allows your doctor to achieve a better match to your individual body
frame," said Kotoske.
Saline breast implants also have a flexible fill volume, and are not
prefilled. This provides more options for incision placement, as well as a
smaller incision necessary for the breast
enhancement surgery. Because saline implants are filled after
insertion, their final volume can be adjusted making it easier for the
surgeon to correct for existing breast asymmetry.
"Saline breast implants are great for women who need correction for
asymmetry, or that have reservations about silicone breast implants," said
Dr. Kotoske. "Each patient is different however, and you should always
consider the option that is best suited for your body type.
"All of our cosmetic surgeries are designed to complement each individual's
face or body for a natural look. At the Cosmetic Surgery Institute we
offer the most natural looking cosmetic surgery as possible to give our
patients the feeling of confidence that they deserve."
For more information about silicone breast augmentation in Arizona, call
623-516-BODY or visit www.bodybykotoske.com.
About the Cosmetic Surgery Institute:
Dr. Kotoske and the Cosmetic
Surgery Institute provide total body cosmetic surgery services
including entire facial cosmetic rejuvination; the "Quicklift" weekend
facelift, nose reshaping (rhinoplasty); lifts to eyelids, brows and
forehead; implants for the chin and cheeks; and ear reshaping. Skin
enhancements include Botox injections, chemical peels, microdermabrasion,
laser resurfacing, hair removal, photo facial, Hylaform, Sculptra,
Restylane and Radiesse, Elovence, Prevelle, and Elevess injections. Dr.
Kotoske also performs silicone and saline breast augmentation, liposuction
and tummy tucks for better overall body proportion.
Dr. Kotoske is a board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon,
and a total body cosmetic surgery specialist. Currently, Dr. Kotoske serves
as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at John C. Lincoln Hospital Deer
Valley. He is an adjunct clinical professor for Midwestern University and
KCOM in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as ear, nose, and throat
surgery.
