When you start looking into breast augmentation or a tummy tuck, most people begin by searching for a “Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City.” That makes sense—but it can also be misleading. Many patients don’t realize that surgeons can have very different training and daily focus.
At Envision Cosmetic Surgery in Murray, Utah, we believe one thing matters most: experience in cosmetic surgery. That’s why choosing a dedicated cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Dunkley, who has spent nearly two decades focused on appearance-enhancing procedures, can make a real difference in your results.
1. Reconstruction vs. Cosmetic Surgery: Why Focus Matters
Most traditional Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons experience residencies focus heavily on reconstructive surgery. This includes trauma care, hand injuries, burns, and breast reconstruction after cancer.
These are important skills. However, even journals from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons note that many residents graduate with limited hands-on experience in cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Dunkley chose a different path. After his residency in Facial Plastic Surgery and ENT, he completed a full-year cosmetic surgery fellowship through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. This year was spent entirely on aesthetic procedures—not trauma or reconstruction. The focus was simple: helping patients look their best.
2. Why Case Volume Matters in Cosmetic Surgery
In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell explains that true mastery comes after about 10,000 hours of focused practice. In surgery, we often call this case volume.
Here’s the difference:
- A general plastic surgeon may perform many different types of surgery, with cosmetic procedures mixed in.
- A dedicated cosmetic surgeon performs aesthetic surgery every day he operates.
In the last five years alone, Dr. Dunkley has performed:
- Over 600 breast surgeries
- Over 300 tummy tucks
- Over 300 BBLs
- Over 300 liposuction procedures
That level of repetition builds confidence, precision, and consistent results—especially for those wanting breast augmentation or body procedures in the Salt Lake City area.
3. A Practice Designed for Cosmetic Patients
When a practice focuses only on cosmetic surgery, the entire experience is different.
Our facility, protocols, and recovery plans are all designed for elective cosmetic procedures. We are not balancing emergency cases or hospital call schedules. Our full attention is on your safety, comfort, and long-term satisfaction.
4. Why 19 Years of Experience Matters
Board certification is important, but experience is what shapes outcomes. Dr. Dunkley is board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery/ENT by the AOA and board certified in Cosmetic Surgery by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (a non ABMS board). However, practicing for over 19 years has brought about:
- Refinement: Nearly 20 years of seeing how different bodies heal
- Consistency: A large collection of real before-and-after results
- Longevity: Serving patients in Murray and Salt Lake City for almost two decades
Experience isn’t just time—it’s focused time.
Making the Right Choice for Your Body
Choosing a surgeon isn’t about initials after a name. It’s about choosing the hands that will perform your surgery.
You deserve a surgeon whose experience has been spent perfecting breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and body contouring procedures—not dividing time across unrelated surgeries.
The range of cosmetic procedures Dr. Dunkley performs is extensive and reflects nearly two decades of focused experience. His practice includes both body and facial cosmetic surgery, such as:
- Breast augmentation with implants or fat grafting
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Liposuction and body contouring
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
- Buttock and thigh lifts
- Full body lifts
- Facelift and brow lift
- Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
Each procedure is designed to enhance appearance, restore balance, and help patients look refreshed and confident at any stage of life.
Are you ready to see what nearly 20 years of focused cosmetic experience can look like?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Dunkley today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation in Salt Lake City
Is there a difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?
Yes. Both are physicians, but their training focus and daily practice can be different.
Plastic surgeons often treat a wide range of conditions, including trauma, reconstruction, and medical repairs. Cosmetic surgeons focus specifically on appearance-enhancing procedures, such as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, and facial procedures.
What matters most is not the title, but how much experience the surgeon has with the exact procedure you want such as breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction and BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift).
Does experience matter more than board certification for breast augmentation?
Both matter, but experience with breast augmentation is critical.
A common mistake is to equate board certification with competence. Board certification shows that a surgeon completed a specific training pathway. Experience shows how often a surgeon performs breast surgery and how consistent their results are.
Does Experience matter more than board certification for other cosmetic procedures?
Dr. Dunkley has nearly 20 years of cosmetic surgery experience and has performed thousands of breast implants, tummy tucks, liposuction, BBL and cosmetic facial procedures. He has helped patients in Utah and the surrounding states with refined technique and predictable outcomes, achieve their desired goals.
How many breast augmentations should a surgeon perform to be considered experienced?
There is no official number, but most experts agree that high-volume experience leads to better consistency.
A surgeon who performs breast augmentation regularly and repeatedly develops:
- Better judgment
- Smoother surgery
- Fewer complications
- More natural-looking results
In the last five years alone, Dr. Dunkley has performed over 600 breast surgeries.
Should a Surgeon Perform the Same Number of Every Procedure?
Not all cosmetic procedures are requested at the same rate. Breast surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, so it naturally makes up a larger portion of a cosmetic surgeon’s practice. This means breast procedures are often performed multiple times each week.
That doesn’t mean other procedures are uncommon or underrepresented. Completing 300+ Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), 300+ tummy tucks, and 300+ liposuction procedures represents a substantial amount of hands-on experience and refined technique.
Dr. Dunkley operates three days a week most weeks and regularly performs a wide range of cosmetic procedures in addition breast and body procedures, including facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, as well as buttock and thigh lifts. This balanced, high-volume practice allows him to maintain deep experience across all aspects of breast, body and facial cosmetic surgery.
What should I look for when choosing a breast augmentation surgeon in Utah?
When searching for a breast augmentation surgeon in Salt Lake City or Murray, look for:
- Experience with breast surgery specifically
- A large before-and-after photo gallery
- Clear explanations during consultation
- A practice focused on cosmetic surgery
- Consistent patient reviews
The same could be said for BBL, tummy tuck liposuction and facial procedures. The best surgeon for you is one who performs your desired procedure frequently and confidently.
Why does case volume matter in cosmetic surgery?
Case volume means how often a surgeon performs a procedure.
High case volume leads to:
- Improved technique
- Faster surgery times
- Better symmetry and implant placement
- More predictable healing
This is similar to any skill—the more often it’s done, the better the results tend to be.
Where is Envision Cosmetic Surgery located?
Envision Cosmetic Surgery is located in Murray, Utah, and serves patients from:
- Salt Lake City
- Cottonwood Heights
- Sandy
- Draper
- West Jordan
Throughout Utah and surrounding states of Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Nevada.
Does Dr. Dunkley specialize in breast augmentation?
Dr. Dunkley’s practice is focused entirely on cosmetic surgery, he performs more breasts surgeries than any others including:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
As part of his cosmetic practice, he also performs many other procedures such as:
- Tummy tuck
- Liposuction
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
- Face lifts
- Nasal contouring surgery (rhinoplasty)
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
He does not divide his time between cosmetic and emergency or reconstructive surgery.
Is breast augmentation safe?
When performed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon in a properly accredited facility, breast augmentation is considered a safe and commonly performed procedure.
Safety depends on:
- Surgeon experience
- Proper patient selection
- Surgical facility standards
- Post-operative care
Are Tummy Tucks, BBLs, and Liposuction Safe?
When performed by a properly trained and experienced cosmetic surgeon, tummy tucks, Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), and liposuction can be performed safely. Like any surgery, safety depends on surgeon experience, careful technique, patient selection, and strict adherence to medical standards.
At Envision Cosmetic Surgery, these procedures have been safely performed for nearly two decades. National attention has been drawn to BBL safety in recent years—particularly in Miami, Florida—highlighting how critical training, technique, and standards of care truly are.
Dr. Dunkley has never had a serious complication related to BBL surgery. This track record reflects a consistent commitment to patient safety, careful surgical planning, and adherence to accepted standards of care.
At Envision Cosmetic Surgery, safety is not optional. It is a core priority built into every procedure, every day.
How do I schedule a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or BBL consultation in Salt Lake City?
Scheduling a consultation is simple. Fill out a consultation request.
During your visit, you will:
- Meet Dr. Dunkley
- Discuss your goals
- Review your options
- See real before-and-after photos
- Receive a personalized surgical plan
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Dunkley to learn more about breast or body surgery in Murray and Salt Lake City.
