Can Breast Implants Be Positioned to Look Natural?

Hi I have a question, I am going to get breast implants done this December and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding whether I should go high profile or moderate plus.

I am 160 pounds, 5'7" with a 25-inch chest. I am looking for a natural look but also volume. I have also seen a lot of pictures of women who had their breast implants done and it looks like it is in a much higher position, creating a "fake" look. I'm wondering if they could be positioned to look more natural? Thank you.

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Avoiding the "Porn Star" Look - Go Smaller

Without photographs, I can only make a few general comments... Go smaller: The mid-range projection will probably look less like a melon than the high-profile implant. Go silicone: Silicone ripples less than saline. Go under the muscle: Better camouflage for the implant to minimize rippling. Also, the muscle will mute the upper pole projection of the implant so that the overall result is more "tear drop" shaped.

Avoiding overly fake looking breast implants

Hi, It is possible to avoid overly fake looking implants. Some things to keep in mind. The profile of an implant equates to the projection of that implant. For a given volume, the higher the profile, the fatter and narrower an implant is. As a result, higher profile implants tend to provide more fullness and a rounder appearance to the upper portions of the breast - i.e., a more fake look. Higher profile implants tend to be really useful in women with relatively narrow breasts who want... more

Natural looking breasts

To choose the right implant for you requires a good consultation. I usually go over things in great length and work out a surgical plan with the patient. You have to talk with your doctor and tell him/her what size cup approximately you want . I usually show and demonstrate implants for patients and have them go home to evaluate the volume that I suggested. A natural result is usually achieved when the proper implant is chosen. Going to large will give the "fake" look. more

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Natural appearance of breast with implants

I believe that implants can look natural in many women. However, this depends upon several factors. One of the most important factors is the amount and shape of your existing breast tissue. If you have very little breast tissue (small A cup or less) the breast will always look more round, a shape many feel is not natural. In these cases, silicone implants are more helpful. If you have more breast tissue, the chances of having a more natural, conical shape to the breast is better. Again,... more

"Natural" means "what can occur in nature"

As Dr. Aldea nicely stated, so many patients come in wanting a "natural" result but what they really want is something quite full, just a bit less than Pamela Anderson. What "natural" means is "what can occur in nature" and this includes, at it's best, a straight line from the upper pole to the areola with no excess fullness or bulge. I prefer that patients pick the "look" they want out of numerous pictures of mine that I show them and forget this... more

Breast Implant Position

In many breast augmentation patients, the inframammary fold needs to be lowered in order to allow the implant to rest at a level that appears natural relative to the position of the nipple and areola. Ideally the implant should be centered directly behind the nipple-areola complex (NAC). In profile, the natural-appearing breast is not convex in the upper pole, and an excessively convex and overly full upper pole is a dead giveaway that a breast implant sits below the skin. In addition,... more

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Natural looking Breast Implants

Dear patient, It is not so much the positioning of the implants that are important, as is the type (silicone vs. saline), the shape (round vs. anatomic), and the volume of the implant. Generally, moderate profile implants have a more natural look than high profile implants that may project too much.

Natural appearing implants: There is an answer!

Unfortunately the most commonly used type of implants (high profile) and the most common type of placement ( submuscular/dual plane) cannot deliver the natural 'tear drop' effect that you desire. There are also big problems associated with anatomic implants placed in conventional planes( they work well in subfascial carefully designed pockets). This is why I use a very unique methof of breast augmentation that I call 'cold-subfascial augmantation.' the... more

Breast implant sizing

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle dissection of... more

Natural look

Here are a few tips to get a natural look: 1) don't go too big. Big implants tend to look more "fake". 2) put the implant behind the muscle. This helps to give a smoother transition from chest wall onto the breast, and less of an obvious ridge at the top of the implant. 3) you may want to avoid the high-profile shape, which accentuates upper pole roundness. If you follow these steps, your surgeon should be able to help you get a... more