Natural Look Or Full Volume? Understanding Your Breast Augmentation Options

What Are Your Breast Augmentation Goals?

Breast augmentation has consistently helped women achieve aesthetic goals, feel more confident, and enjoy life. The surgical procedure increases breast size, shape, and volume by inserting breast implants that align with the patient’s goals. Every patient is different and wants diverse outcomes. Some women want a natural, subtle appearance to match new changes or life goals. Some prefer a more voluminous result and a bold, attractive look that turns heads. Whatever the objective, breast augmentation procedures and implants can be customized to meet these needs. Learning the many breast augmentation options available can help patients make the best decisions before surgery.

Achieving natural appearance

Some women are seeking a subtle enhancement. The issue may be achieving simple symmetry again after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Some women just want a natural boost that complements the existing figure. Surgeons will attempt to create a look that is proportionate and feels authentic. Few people will be able to tell the individual has breast implants. Achieving this natural look involves choosing the right size and shape of breast implants. Silicone implants or gummy bear implants mimic breast tissue and give the natural look of breasts. Implant size, measured in cubic centimeters (cc), stays on the smaller side, often between 150 – 250 cc. The emphasis will be on choosing implants that mesh seamlessly with the patient’s body frame and chest measurements.

Going full volume

Hoping for a more bodacious look? Want to stand out from the crowd? Going for a full-volume option achieves this aesthetic goal. If the desired outcome is larger, fuller breasts, the surgeon can choose the appropriate implants and profile. This patient wants a more noticeable increase in size, fullness, and projection. Larger implant sizes with a higher profile may work best. These create a rounder appearance and dramatic result. Saline implants are also recommended, but both saline and silicone options can work in these cases. Some silicone options, however, are teardrop-shaped, lacking the upper pole that gives full volume. The patient’s preference will be critical at this point. A combination of implant type, profile, and size will help achieve the desired results.

Implant type and position matter

The surgeon will choose the appropriate implant that contributes to the desired aesthetic. Gummy bear implants are popular for patients who want a natural appearance. These are teardrop-shaped and mimic the natural appearance of breasts. Saline implants may have a rounder appearance, perfect for more volume. Breast implant placement also matters. The surgeon can insert the implant in front or behind the pectoral muscle. A submuscular placement is ideal for subtle, natural results. The implant stays in place with a natural slope and a larger lower pole. Subglandular placement is ideal for larger implants that use the fullness of breast tissue to sit more prominently and create more projection.

Work with your surgeon

A personalized consultation is essential for achieving desired outcomes. The surgeon will show the different breast augmentation options available. This is the best opportunity to explain all goals and desires. Carry photos and examples based on current measurements. The surgeon will also provide examples of past patients. Some will show different sizes and types of implants that will work with the patient’s frame. Along with placement options, which will influence the final look, the surgeon will discuss incision location and recovery. Follow the advice of the expert, as surgeons can help patients achieve a natural look or full volume.