What Precautions Can a Surgeon Take to Increase the Chances of Getting a Natural Slope in a Breast Augmentation? (photo)

At first I thought the natural or gentle slope of the upper pole of the breasts are determined by the size of the implant. That is, a smaller implant will generate a more natural result. However, I have seen some women who start out with very small breasts and got very huge implants (600cc or more on a small frame) which gave them F cup or more and were still able to get a very gentle slope on their top of their breasts. What precautions should be taken to ensure a natural slope of breasts?

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"Natural" Appearance Breast Augmentation

A "natural" appearing breast augmentation result can be obtained with proper preoperative planning including not limited to size of implant, type of implant used and operative technique employed.

Precise implant placement is critical to a natural look in breast augmentation.

Precise placement of the implant centered under the nipple usually leads to a more natural slope. High profile implants tend not to have a natural slope. Also, keep in mind that large implants can cause problems, especially if they are wider than the width of your breast. The photos you attached are have been retouched so there is no way of knowing if this model has rippling, implant palpability or any of the other problems that can be caused by large implants. Large... more

Achieving a natural slope with breast implants.

There are two principles in achieving a natural upper pole in breast augmentation: Implant size/shape and amount of soft tissue coverage of the implant. Choosing lower profile, smaller implants will lead to less projection of the breast and an improved slope from the upper pole. Higher profile implants certainly give a "fuller" look, but will also have a more acute angle in the upper pole of the breast. The soft tissue coverage is critical as well. In women with smaller breasts and... more

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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A natural slope

Have the right size implant placed in the proper position. Most of the time too large implants placed too high with capsule contractures can give the upper pole fullness. Don't go too big and it should be fine, especially if it is place above the muscle.

Chances of Getting a Natural Slope in a Breast Aug?Answr:

A natural slope depends on several factors. A woman's anatomy, the size of the implant, under vs. over the muscle, and the doctors ability to get it in a good position for that result, all have an influence. My norm is for the most natural result anyway, but if patients want even more, then I have a conversation with them about whether I think all the factors will "line up" for that!

Natural shape in breast agmentation is determined by surgical technique.

Hi. You are so right to worry about a natural slope. The key is to place the implant pocket low enough so that the implants are centered behind the nipples. And they should be in the right position at the end of surgery. They will not "settle" later. see video

Natural Slope to an Augmented Breast

Good question, it allows us to discuss several important points. The first point is professional photographs. I have quite a few patients who are professional models either in men's magazines or elsewhere. I can guarantee they look nothing like their pictures which have uniformaly been digitally altered after the photoshoot. Secondly, if you look at medical websites about breast augmentation and look at reasonbly sized augmentations, you will notice that all of the patient's... more

Natural slope in breast augmentation

A natural look and natural slope can be achieved with breast augmentation in two ways. A submuscular placement of the implant will improve the upper breast slope. Fat injection to the upper pole of the breast can also be used to blend the upper slope and create a more natural appearance.

Gentle slope?

A gently slope will develop over time when the implants settle, but it really depends upon how much soft tissue coverage one has in the superior pole. The photos you posted, show the womea with a better slope (in my opinion before implants).

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Many variables will contribute to your outcome

Hi there- Because women (and their breasts) come in a great many shapes and sizes, there is not going to be a short answer to your question... Fundamentally what I think you are asking is how you can maximize your chances of achieving your goals- the best thing you could do is to worry a bit less about HOW your surgeon should do things, and a lot more about WHO your surgeon should be... If you choose a great surgeon, and communicate well- and you do your part to be a good... more

“Natural Slope” after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question and pictures. The appearance of the upper poles of the breasts after breast augmentation will be dependent on factors such as breast implant positioning (pocket dissection is very important), breast implant size/profile, and the amount of native tissue the patient has present. I would suggest that you be careful with the use of words such as “natural”, the meaning of which will differ from one person to another. I have... more