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Possible to Have Soft and Bouncy Breasts from Implants?

asked 3 years ago by barbiebionda16 in usa
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 8,098 times
Tags: silicone implant, natural, softer

Is it possible to have breast implants that feel soft and bouncy, like real breasts? I want them larger, but not if they are going to be too firm or feel totally different from real breasts (I don't care if they LOOK fake, as long as they FEEL nice and like the real thing). I heard that Silicone implants are the better choice for a more natural result.

15 answers to Possible to Have Soft and Bouncy Breasts from Implants?

Silicone implants feel the most natural

It sounds like silicone implants will be your best option. They feel far more natural than saline implants, in particular for very thin women. In terms of "bouncy" breasts, there will be some of this after everything heals, especially if you do not go too large--sit down and discuss this with your plastic surgeon, as he will need to examine you prior to giving a final recommendation.

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It is possible

The softness of an augmented breast depends upon several factors. The size of the implant is one. If too large of an implant is used in someone with minimal natural tissue, the result will feel firmer. Typically, silicone implants do feel more real than Saline implants. The most important factor is whether or not you get a firm capsular contracture around your implant. This is a stiff scar that can form around the implant that will make the breast feel firmer than we would like. Depending on... more

Scott Tucker, MD
Winston Salem Plastic Surgeon

Natural feeling breasts with breast augmentation

Breast augmentation does provide a natural look and a natural feel. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best and safest possible options for you. During your examination, your plastic surgeon will let you know whether you are a good candidate for saline or silicone gel. Patients who don't have enough breast tissue to start with or who have a low body fat percentage benefit significantly from silicone gel. Silicone gel is the more natural... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Soft and supple breasts are almost always the result of a breast augmentation silicone or saline.

Capsular contracture prevents breasts from looking and feeling soft and natural after breast augmentation. The incidence of contracture varies depending on which study you read. But the majority of women do not get capsular contracture. I prefer silicone to saline in most patients particularly if they are very thin. But saline implants are fine.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants usually feel soft and bouncy.

Hi You have very realistic expectations. After breast augmentation, your breasts should feel soft and natural unless there is a complication. They will look fake only if you go too large. And silicone does feel more natural.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants

Breast implants feel more natural when silicone are used. If they are not too large, and if you have a decent amount of soft tissue coverage to begin with. Usually under the muscle is better than over the muscle.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Moderate-sized breast implants often look and feel natural

Breast implants of a moderate (and in my opinion, appropriate) volume look and feel natural. The implant sizes I most commonly use blend in nicely with existing breast tissue, and patient satisfaction is high. The bounce to the breasts will depend on the amount of natural breast tissue you start with. Many women lose breast volume following pregnancy and often the breast skin is no longer taut, these changes actually can enhance the natural look and feel of breast implants.... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Silicone feels more natural than saline

Silicone feels more natural than saline. Just go for a consultation at a plastic surgery office and they will be able to let you feel both types of implants. You will notice right away that the Silicone feel more natural.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Gel implants usually feel better

Most would agree that a the 3rd generation gel filled implants now available can lend themselves to a very natural feel. The key to any breast augmentation is having enough soft tissue to cover the implant. This helps to mask any unnatural feeling. It is critical that a normal capsule forms around the implant as well. Any tightness or distortion caused by a capsular contracture will also detract from a nice feeling result. It is important that the size of the implant is appropriate... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Gels feel more natural

Without a doubt, a submuscular gel implant augmentation will give you a nice natural feeling result and a look you would enjoy. The "bouncy" part depends on how much breast tissue you have because it is that which bounces, not the implant.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation goal should be obtaining natural appearance and feel

The goal of breast augmentation should be obtaining natural appearance and feel. There are many factors that need to be considered with any potential patient. It all starts with consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast augmentation. More than likely, there will be several options to choose from to give you your desired results. A thorough physical examination and lengthy discussion is required to understand what the surgery will and will not accomplish.... more

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
Englewood Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants can feel natural, smooth, and bouncy

Dear barbiebionda, Breast augmentation with breast implants can create a very natural feeling breast. The most important thing is that you do not develop hardness or capsular contraction around the breast implant. Capsular contraction happens in about 8-9% of patients when the new silicone gel breast implants are used, which is much less than with the old breast implants available in the 80's. Gel implants do feel more natural than saline breast implants. Placing the implants under the chest... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

Natural breast cannot always be guaranteed

You can make choices that increase your likelihood of natural breasts or decrease your risk of unnatural breasts, but nothing can guarantee that because there is an unknown factor of healing. You must remember that breast augmentation always involves compromises since it is an imperfect, albeit highly satisfying, procedure. Things that contribute to natural feel and movement are placement in a subglandular position (since this is where the breast tissue normally lives), silicone gel rather... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Natural look and feel with breast implants absolutely possible

Hi there, Modern silicone implants (cohesive gel) usually give an amazingly natural feel and look to the breast. In many cases, I think they actually feel more like what most people think of as the "perfect" breast, as they are very uniform in consistency, while a natural breast usually has some minor irregularities in consistency (especially in young women who often have some fibrocystic qualities to their breasts). Your goals sound reasonable. Hope that helps.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Natural feel and look possible with silicone implants

The best natural feel and look is acheived by putting a gel implant above the muscle. The size is also an important factor here. If the implant is too big, it will stretch the breast tissue, and the breast will be tight.