Choosing Breast Implants: Size, Shape, Type

Breast augmentation has grown in popularity over the years. There is a variety to pick from for women to get the ideal implants that give them natural-looking and beautiful results. The most crucial thing to consider when getting a breast enlargement is the type, shape, and size of breast implants you want.

 

The options available may seem overwhelming. However, your specialist can help you decide what will achieve your desired look based on various factors. Breast augmentation must be a customized procedure to meet your needs.

 

Breast Implant Size

Schedule a sizing appointment to ensure you get the right breast implant size. Otherwise, asking your specialist for what you think you want can be daunting.

 

Bra Size

A bra size is not the standard measurement unit used in clinics. Focusing on getting a particular bra size cannot be guaranteed.

 

Your surgeon will take various measurements, including your breast volume, height, body frame, weight, and width of your shoulders. They will consider all these when choosing your breast implant. The size of a medium and small frame cannot be the same. Your surgeon will use implants that go well in proportion to your body size. Doing so will reduce your risk of complications.

 

Lifestyle

Lifestyle plays a significant role in choosing the ideal size of breast implants. Larger implants may not be comfortable and easy to have when engaging in sports or being very active compared to smaller implants.

 

Augmentation can also affect personal style. Hence, it is ideal to consider how clothes will fit. Smaller implants may be the best if you enjoy clothing that does not require wearing a bra. You may also prefer smaller-sized implants if you do not want people to notice you had a breast augmentation procedure. But if you do not mind, you can opt for larger ones.

 

Future

You may need to replace your breast implants after 10 to 20 years. When doing so, consider whether the size you pick will suit your life in 5 or 20 years.

 

Breast Implant Shape

There are teardrop and round shapes to choose from for breast implants. The one you pick will impact the projection and size of the new breasts. Most individuals prefer teardrop implants because their shape is more natural. They are ideal for people with a thinner frame or with smaller breasts.

Round implants are ideal if you are looking to get breasts that are more projected. They also create a more attractive cleavage by improving the volume above your breasts.

Saline and Silicone Implants

Breast implants have silicone shells. However, the different types comprise saline and silicone implants. They both feel different, and their procedures differ slightly. Silicone-filled breast implants mimic how human fat feels. Saline implants are full of sterile salt water.

Natrelle® and Mentor® Breast Implants

Patients can get added safety by getting silicone or saline Natrelle® and Mentor® breast implants. They are FDA approved and come in different sizes and shapes. Your specialist can guide you through the ideal implants that suit your body frame to achieve a natural-looking, full, youthful, and perfect balance.



 

For more about breast implants or to schedule a consultation to choose which implants are right for you, contact Pacific Liposculpture at our offices in La Jolla, San Diego, and Los Angeles or Newport Beach, California. Call (858) 427-8899, (424) 421-2250, or (888) 575-8898 to book an appointment today.