Getting the breast augmentation results you desire is easy as one, two, three (four and five). Each of these five components of breast augmentation, from size to shape, and from implant type to incision location, ensure your procedure perfectly fits your physical needs and aesthetic desires. Together, with the help of a qualified plastic surgeon, the five factors of breast augmentation provide you with custom-tailored results that can bring joy and confidence for years to come.
Five Factors of Breast Augmentation:
- SIZE-
- Most important factor for determining final breast augmentation results
- Measured in ccs – or cubic centimeters
- Most implants fall between 200cc and 600cc
- Right choice in size depends on patient’s existing breast tissue and physical size
- Size of the implant will determine how natural-looking the final results are
- SILICONE OR SALINE-
- Choice between saline and silicone is based on patient’s desired aesthetic look
- Saline implants are filled with sterilized saltwater
- Filled after insertion, saline implants result in a smaller scar
- Saline implants are firmer, rounder, and less organic-looking than silicone
- Prefilled, silicone implants require slightly larger scar
- Silicone implants are softer, feeling and looking more natural
- INCISION-
- The incision location will depend on implant type, scar preference, and individual anatomy
- Transaxillary incision created under the arm, is less common, and used with silicone implants
- Inframammary incision is placed along the breast crease and is common for all implant types
- Areolar incision is made along the nipple/areola, popular for both saline and silicone implants
- Trans-umbilical (TUBA) is the least common incision, located by the belly button, designed for saline implants
- SURFACE-
- Breast implant surface can be smooth or textured
- Smooth implants have a longer lifespan
- Smooth implants have slightly a higher chance for movement in breast pocket and rupture rate
- Textured implants may feel firmer, as they have a slightly thicker implant shell
- When placed submuscularly, both smooth and textured implants have the same rate of capsular contracture
- SHAPE-
- Anatomical, or contoured implants, have an oval shape with added volume along the bottom
- Anatomical implants can shift, causing breast asymmetry, although this is minimized using textured implants
- Round implants keep their shape, and do not cause breast shape malformation
- Round implants are less expensive than anatomical
- BONUS –
The most important factor for successful breast augmentation is an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. A doctor who has performed hundreds of breast augmentation procedures over the years will be most adept a helping you pick the right implant for your unique situation and desires. Find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area with the help of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Paul Vitenas is Houston’s top breast augmentation surgeon. Performing breast augmentations for close to 30 years, Dr. Vitenas’ experience and skill are unmatched. To get an good idea regarding your potential breast augmentation results, take a few minutes to look through his before/after photographs. When you are ready to schedule an in-person or online consultation, simply fill out Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery’s online Contact Us form or call the office at (281) 407-7428 to speak with a patient coordinator.