Natural Look and Feel Breast Implants for Deflated Breasts?

asked 2 years ago by LiveLaguna in PA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: breasts, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, sagging, B cup, deflation, natural, post-pregnancy

I've been considering breast implants since I had my son and I went from a small B to a DD while I was nursing. I have a very "deflated" look to my breasts and am barely filling out a B cup. I'm 5'9 around 120 pounds and very thin uptop. I'd like to be a full B to a small C, but it's extremely important to me to have a natural look and feel. I've heard about teardrop shaped implants, but I don't know anyone with them. Any suggestions on what would be my best option and if what I'd like is realistic?

10 answers to Natural Look and Feel Breast Implants for Deflated Breasts?

Breast implant type?

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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Natural look and feel breast implants

If you have reviewed each experts answer, the one issue of using the 'tear drop' implant can now be put to rest. 98% of plastic surgeons do not use that style anymore. As for the 'natural look and feel' it seems the majority like the High Profile smooth round sub muscular placed implant. I agree. Regards from Miami

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Is it possible to look natural and have soft breasts with implants?

Hi there- First of all, I absolutely believe that what you want (a natural look and feel to the breasts) is possible. With regard to the particular implant used, you should know that most experienced plastic surgeons would no longer use a "teardrop" shaped implant for augmentation, as they can create weird shapes and problems when they move within the pocket- and they're more expensive to boot. My advice to you would be to spend less time worrying about the implant and more... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Breast Implants for Deflated Breasts

Please look at my video to see the types of results you can achieve with breast augmentation on patients with progressively more breast deflation. Breasts can look natural with implants, and this is a very easy to achieve. One of the things you have to watch out for is nipple position. If your nipples are in a "forward looking" position and your breasts have a small amount of sag, you will achieve nice results with implants. If your nipples are pointing down, they will still... more

Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

You have a very reasonable goal.

Hi! Since you don't want to be too big, you can expect a result that looks and feels natural. You don't need tear drop shaped breast implants. In New York City, we hardly ever use them, because they tend to have more problems. You may also need a little breast lift (with a scar around the nipples) to get the best possible shape.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Its all about your tissue.

The more breast and soft tissue one has covering the implant, the more natural the result will be regardless of what kind of implant. For those individuals that have very little soft tissue coverage then the choice of implant size, shape , fill material and location of pocket becomes more critical. From your description, it sounds like you may need more than an implant to achieve a natural look. If your breasts are so saggy that the nipple is lying at or below the level of your infra... more

Leslie H. Stevens, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Smooth Round Implants

I don't recommend tear drop shaped implants. Smooth Round under the muscle is usually the way to go. They look and feel more natural if you have some breast tissue... if you do not have much tissue you may consider gel implants (round). All my patients have been happy with round implants. They have a natural shape when you pick the right size and the right surgeon! Choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who will show you lots of pictures and is a breast surgeon. You should be fine if you choo more

Andrew T. Cohen, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Several factors to consider

Many women after breast feeding require a lift with or without augmentation. If you want to be a B or C, you may be a candidate for a lift alone, which would make your breasts rounder and higher on your chest, giving the effect of an implant. If you do need a lift and implants, often, both procedures can be performed at the same stting but they may need to be staged depending on the amount of sagging of your breasts. In terms of the implant itself, I do not favor using shaped implants.... more

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Teardrop implants vs Round

True teardrop implants havent been made for years because they would sometimes flip upside down creating a weird shape on one breast. Contoured implants are available but they are mostly used for breast reconstruction. I feel they give an un- natural shape to the breast for cosmetic purposes. Round implants are pretty much the standard for cosmetic enlargement as they become oval in an upright position , creating a natural shape to the breast. I, personally, insert the round saline implants... more

Robert Vitolo, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Natural look and feel Breast Implants

Dear LiveLaguna, It is impossible to say without a face to face meeting and examination what your best option may be. But, based on your description, a VERY common scenario I may add, it sounds like you may benefit from an Augmentation-Breast Lift (Mastopexy) procedure. My personal choice of implants would have to be based on your personal preferences, breast volume and skin available and your chest shape and diameter. Some of the best results are seen in my experience with gel filled... more