Concerned that Implants Will Just Give Me a Larger Version of My Breasts Now, Which I Don't Like, Options? (Photo)

Hello Doctors I’m am considering breast augmentation However I have two big concerns…. 1) dislike the shape of my breasts I’m worried that implants will just make them larger versions of themselves.It is the shape that really bothers me much more then the size. 2)I want VERY NATURAL looking implants.I really want a lot of “lower pole” fullness and dislike a lot of “upper pole” fullness. What are your thoughts on 250 cc round moderate profile silicone implantunderneath the muscle? Thank you

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Natural Looking Breast Augmentation

A natural-appearing breast is noticeably fuller in the lower pole (below the nipple) than the upper pole. In profile (viewing from the side), the upper pole slopes gradually from where the breast begins in the upper chest down to the nipple, and the lower pole is full and rounded. For any patient considering breast augmentation, there is an implant size above which the upper pole begins to look rounded, convex, and unnaturally full. Mild to moderate upper pole fullness can look beautiful and... more

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I want natural looking breasts

Dear fakeit1, You have an asymmetry of your breasts that Dr Aldea has accurately described. I think that implants would give you a nice result but you would have to be realistic in your expectations. There would still be some asymmetries and so it is important to carefully go through what your goals are with your surgeon. Anatomically shaped or teardrop implants often give a more natural shape with less upper pole fullness and this is something that you could consider,... more

Can Implants Change the shape?

Yes, done by an expert you can have more fullness in the lower half, BUT you have very little space between the lower edge of the areolae and the crease. You will need your crease lowered and that requirea an expert to avoid the dreaded Double-Bubble! Dr Foster Lake Tahoe Plastic Surgery

Breast implants can improve breast shape

Hello, It is often best to think of implants as adding volume and breast lifts or other breast tissue type procedures as shaping the breasts. With that said, breast implants alone will change the shape of certain breasts and your breast may be a good example. As you have stated your lower breast pole volume is small. This gives the appearence of a high inframmamary fold. The fold may be the cause of lower pole deficiency as in constricted breast syndrome or a... more

Breast implants and the shape/look of the breast

In general, a natural looking result from a breast augmentation using breast implants is indeed your breast with its same shape looking bigger. This is also what would happen if your breast grew from added volume with growth or fat volume. An implant is just a pillow that provides volume and does not change the basic characteristics of the breast including normal asymmetry like the larger areola on the right and the slightly different inframammary crease position although it can offset the... more

Breast Shape and Symmetry Can be Improved with Appropriate Implant Techniques

Hi there- It is first important to understand that the details of your procdure would not be appropriate or responsible (in my opinion) for any surgeon who has not examined you in person to recommend- and therefore I won't. On the other hand, I think it is safe to say that while basic breast augmentation technique would most likely do exactly what you are afraid of- create only larger versions of the breasts you already have, a skilled and experienced surgeon should be able to... more

Breast shape after augmentation

Generally, augmentation does not change the shape of the breasts. Certainly, the different profiles of available implants will influence the post-operative result. It's important to have reasonable expectations. Personally, I favor the type of augmentation you are seeking in terms of the volume you wish to add to your breasts. I always advise patients, especially those in their 20s or 30s, that any weight gain later on will be reflected in breast size so it's... more

Natural look from breast augmentation

Without knowing your measurements in terms of breast base width and ribcage measurements, it can be difficult, but I think you would likely be close to your desired shape. Having said that, a breast implant will not significantly change the structure of the native breast tissue. It mirth cause some sagging and some flattening of the breast in some cases, but changing the shape of your own breast by placing an implant alone is not always reliable.

Breast shape after augmentation.

Your question is a good one and one you should discuss this in detail with your surgeon. Basically it comes down to this 1) there are multiple shapes and sizes of implants than can effect the final result , and 2) the initial shape and skin envelope of the breast will effect the final result.