FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below you will find Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leber's practice. Financing information is also available.
Do you charge a consultation fee?
For a limited time only, Dr. Leber is offering complimentary consultations. To make a consultation, please call the office at (480) 945-5522.
How do you determine implant
size?
Implant size is dependent on the
patient’s chest width and
pre-existing breast size. The amount
of skin laxity also plays a role
when determining the best implant
size. Implant sizers are often used
intra operatively to help choose
the best implant size for each patient.
Breast augmentation can be done
over-the-muscle (subglandular) or
under-the-muscle (sub-pectoral),
to suit each patient's needs and
desires.
For breast implants, which is
better, Under-the-Muscle or Over-the-Muscle?
The advantages of sub-pectoral
(under-the-muscle) implant placement
are:
Less incidence of capsular contracture
(scar tissue around the implant
which makes the breast firm and
distorts the breast shape).
Reduced noticeable edge of implant
with less chest wall to breast transition.
Better coverage of the implant in
the upper pole and medially resulting
in a smaller chance of skin wrinkling
and visible implant rippling in
these areas.
Mammogram easier to perform with
less implant interference.
The advantages of sub-glandular
(above-the-muscle) implant placement
are:
Less painful leading to less downtime
and earlier return to work.
Less upper pole fullness
Less unnatural implant movement
with muscle contraction
Softer and more natural looking
breast earlier in the recovery period.
Do you offer financing
if I can't afford to pay for my
surgery all at once?
We do offer financing through Care
Credit and Capitol One Healthcare
Finance. Please visit our page on
Financing
Your Surgery for more information.
What kinds of medications
and supplements should I avoid prior
to my surgery?
The office will supply you with
a list of exactly what to avoid
in the weeks prior to your surgery.
The same full list is available
for download
as a pdf here.
Some general guidelines are listed
below:
Stop taking any medication containing
ASA or aspirin at least 2 weeks
prior to your surgery. These medications
interfere with blood clotting, increasing
the risk of bruising and excessive
bleeding. They are present in many
cold and headache remedies, so check
your labels, and if in doubt, call
us! Also avoid medications that
contain Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil,
etc.)
Avoid alcohol as much as possible
for two weeks prior to your surgery.
Avoid alcohol completely for 48
hours prior to your surgery.
Stop smoking. Smoking interferes
with the circulation to the skin.
It increases the risk of wound healing
problems and loss of undermined
skin.
Avoid taking any supplements with
Vitamin E.
How much time off will I need after
my surgery?
Although this varies based on the
patient, the procedure(s) and the
nature of the case, most patients
need at least a week off work or
school after having plastic surgery.
Trying to return sooner will be
difficult, can result in more bruising
and will slow down the entire healing
process. Some operations require
more time off. Your doctor can address
this with you based on your specific
case.
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