The Implant Checklist: Key Decisions On Shape, Material & Placement

Achieving Breast Implant Perfection

Women do not just want breast implants. The goal is to get the best possible implants that reflect any aesthetic goals. Women want to look and feel amazing after breast augmentation, with curves fitting perfectly into new dresses and swimsuits. Achieving perfect implants may be possible by working closely with the surgeon. Breast augmentation is more than inserting large implants into breast tissue. Implant shape, material, and position all affect how the results will look.

Implant shape matters

The doctor will recommend an implant shape based on the patient’s overall goals. The appropriate shape can create a result that helps the patient achieve the desired look. Saline implants are rounder, creating a fuller appearance that is great for increasing cleavage. Women who want a fuller, larger-than-life look can opt for these implants. Teardrop-shaped implants made of silicone are popular for achieving a more natural slope that mimics the shape of natural breasts. Women who want a discreet but larger appearance that looks perfect in that new dress will choose teardrop implants. The understated, yet enhanced result helps women with smaller frames and minimal breast tissue achieve that dream look.

Choose the best material

Breast implants consist of saline or silicone filled with a silicone casing. Choosing the right material is essential to achieving the desired look. Saline implants are installed empty and then filled with a saline solution. Saline implants are also more versatile for patients who want larger implants. These provide a firmer feel while limiting incisions. Women who are worried about scarring and want smaller incisions can rely on saline implants. Silicone implants are excellent for women who want a natural-feeling result with softer implants. While these require larger incisions, the result provides a more natural look.

Where are you placing your implants?

The surgeon can recommend where the implants will be installed, which plays a critical role in breast augmentation results. A submuscular placement means the implant goes behind the chest wall. Additional incisions are made in the chest muscle to place the implant. While recovery is longer, this is ideal for leaner women looking for a natural result. Installing a tear-shaped implant with a submuscular incision creates a natural upper breast slope. Subglandular implants go in front of the chest wall and behind natural breast tissue. This option is ideal for women who want faster recovery and have sufficient existing breast tissue. The implant complements what’s already there, bringing symmetry and a fuller appearance.

Other factors that impact the outcome

Women should also consider implant size, since larger is not always better. Choosing the right size that aligns with the woman’s body frame can provide a more proportional result. Implant profile, meaning how far the implant protrudes from the chest, can help achieve that perfect, perky look. A smaller implant with a moderate profile may look better than a much larger implant with a low profile. Price, incision location, recovery timeline, and even surgeon experience influence results.

Enjoy your breast augmentation

After recovery, women are eager to achieve the perfect implants that will boost confidence and even improve social and financial standing. While women can get favorable results, surgeons will encourage women to have realistic expectations. Breast augmentation is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Multiple factors, along with material, shape, and location, influence results. Working with an experienced surgeon with multiple examples and testimonials can help guide the selection process and help women feel excited about the procedure.