PHOENIX, AZ--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 30, 2008 -- 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.