Can Breast Implants Look and Feel Natural?
Many women wish to enhance their breasts, but some are reluctant to consider breast implants because they worry they will look unnatural. Luckily, there are a variety of options available for patients who desire larger, perkier, yet natural-looking breasts. This blog discusses the different types of breast implants, as well as other procedures that can be combined with breast augmentation surgery to give you perfect breasts you’ll love.
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What Is Breast Augmentation?
Many women desire perky, voluptuous breasts. Perhaps they have naturally smaller breasts and waited through their adolescent years for improvement to no avail, or perhaps pregnancy, weight loss, or other factors negatively impacted the appearance and tissue quality of their breasts. Whatever the reason, those who long for more volume in their cleavage are often left frustrated and dissatisfied.
Long established as one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed today, breast augmentation surgery is designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts using implants. Fat transfer breast augmentation is another option that has been growing in popularity. Various studies show a significant increase in self-reported quality of life for patients who have undergone breast augmentation surgery, including psychosocial, sexual, and physical well-being.
What Are My Breast Implant Options?
There are several types of breast implants to choose from. Three of the most popular implant materials include:
- Saline implants are made of a silicone shell and filled with saltwater.
- Silicone implants have a silicone shell and are filled with silicone gel.
- Gummy bear implants are fully comprised of a highly cohesive silicone gel, which is similar to the consistency of a gummy bear.
Breast implants can be round or teardrop-shaped (also known as anatomical implants).
Which Breast Implants Are the Most Natural?
Determining which is the optimal implant shape and material is a highly individual process, as everyone has different goals and preferences.
In terms of which implants will look and feel the most natural, many women find that teardrop-shaped gummy bear implants provide the most natural-looking results.
Round implants tend to give more volume to the upper portion of the breast, which is fantastic for cleavage, but some women feel looks less natural. Teardrop-shaped implants, on the other hand, more closely mimic the appearance of natural breasts.
As for material, silicone has a viscosity that more closely resembles the feel of natural breast tissue, whereas some patients feel that saline implants feel firmer to touch.
Can I Combine Breast Procedures?
Breast augmentation is a fantastic solution for women who are looking to increase the size of their breasts, adjust the shape, or correct asymmetry. However, breast implants on their own cannot modify the height of the breasts. For this reason, a breast lift is often recommended with a breast augmentation.
A breast lift involves removing excess skin and repositioning the breasts so they sit higher on the chest. This procedure can address saggy breasts, the position and size of the nipple, and issues with asymmetry, such as one breast falling lower than the other. The result is firmer, more youthful breasts. Combining a breast lift with a breast augmentation gives patients the best of both worlds: fuller and perkier breasts.
Another popular procedure to combine with breast augmentation is fat transfer. Fat transfer can be done on its own for completely natural breast augmentation, or it can be combined with implants for more volume and a superior natural look and feel.
How Much Are Breast Implants?
The exact cost of breast implants varies depending on multiple factors, including implant material, patient goals, and more. Dr. Gonzalez will provide you with exact details pertaining to cost during your consultation appointment.
Want to Learn More About Breast Enhancement in Orlando?
If you are interested in breast enhancement, schedule a consultation today. Fill out our online contact form or call us at (407) 447-1628 today. We look forward to helping you on your journey to a body you love.
