What Determines the Shape of the Breast After Augmentation?

I have seen hundreds or even thousands of "before and after" pictures of breast augmentation cases. The thing that confuses me is that I'll look at two pictures of people with NO breast tissue.. both get the same size implant... one ends up with a "ball under a blanket" and one gets breasts that look like natural grown. Both might be "unders" Both might be "overs"... that doesn't really seem to make a difference... What DOES make the difference?

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What makes the breast shape after implants?

You're right, every patient has a different skin type and heals a little bit differently. The surgeon makes the difference. Only he/she can recognize what each patient requires to get the result you want. Flat chested patients can get big full voluptuous breasts but not instantly. It takes months of massage and waiting for the skin to grow, but it will and a natural shape can result. Patients with small saggy breasts need both excess skin excision and implants to get a... more

Implants DO NOT reshape breast tissue, Mini Ultimate Breast Lift DOES

The final appearance after breast augmentation is mult-factoral. It depends on the amount of breast tissue you have, skin tone, where the implants are placed (in front or behind the muscle), whether there is breast ptosis, breast position on the chest wall, cleavage and symmetry. An implant alone does not produce a beautiful breast. Many people focus on implant size when other factors are essential to produce breautiful breasts. The Mini Ultimate Breast Lift reshaped... more

Shape of the breast after augmentation

You have made a brilliant observation that shows you have a very keen eye. Yes no person looks exactly like the other even when all of the factors are the same. The style and size of the implants are most important for the final look if the sizing is appropriately done.

Breast shape after implants

The final shape of the implants and how they look on the chest for each individual patient is multifactorial. It can depend upon the skin quality, the pocket location, the amount of breast tissue present, the size of the implant, to name a few.

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Breast shape after augmentation is determined by several things!

What looking at hundreds or thousands of breast augmentation "before and after" photographs cannot provide is the medical history and physical examination (measurements, skin tone, muscle tone, weight gain and loss, childbearing and breast-feeding history, evaluation of the chest wall, etc.) that are the routine parts of a detained consultation with an ABPS-certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast enlargement surgery. In general, the shape of the breast is not changed by... more

Factors Impacting Final Breast Shape

This may be one of the best questions I have seen on RealSelf, and cuts to a fundamental issue of breast augmentation surgery. There are two key elements that impact the final shape of the breasts after augmentation surgery: the implants and the breast. While this may seem intuitive, the interaction between these two elements may not be. We must never underestimate the importance of the native breast shape- this is probably the most important element in determining final shape... more

Breast Shape After Augmentation #breastimplants

This is a very loaded question that I spend an hour going over in my consultations with patients. Shape can be determined by the style of implant you obtain, what your breasts look like before surgery and many other factors such as pocket choice. You will really need to get most of your answers at your consultation. Keep in mind when you see your surgeon, breasts usually end up sisters not twins. Most women start out with asymmetry and this will be augmented after implants are placed. It... more

Breast shape after augmentation

The most important factor in determining your shape after augmentation is the shape of your breasts before surgery as implants magnify who you already are. Beyond that placement below or above the muscle and the chosen profile of the implants are key. Finally the eye, talent and artistry are vital.