Confused about which projection (SSM or SSF) Inspira SoftTouch to go for to get subtle beautiful volume w/o fakeness? (Photos)

Your photos all look pretty 'natural' except the first. In general, the larger or higher profile the implant, the more likely the results looks like an implant ('fake'). Surgeons know that on average, women will prefer more volume and forsake 'natural' to get that volume, even when they emphasize 'natural'.

SSF implants are not necessary for augmentation in my professional opinion. The higher profile implants were created for implant based reconstruction. A more natural look would be best achieved with a moderate profile or low-plus profile implant to prevent a "coconut on chest wall look". I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon with 6 years of plastic surgery residency training and a year of aesthetic fellowship training to ensure that you find an individual with adequate training in this very important area of the body.

Thanks for your question! Your wish pictures are giving me mixed opinions. If you are looking for something more subtle and natural, a moderate profile is the way to go. However, the first photo in your wish pics is not subtle or natural. If you trust your surgeon and like their B&A photos, I would take their suggestion. Good luck!

If you aren't sure about sizing, discuss it more with your surgeon! Ask if you can try on sizers (in my practice, this is what I and my patients find helpful) or see a morph with the two different sizes. Size change is one of the most common reasons for a revision, so make sure you feel confident about the size you choose.

Dear summerbreeze09,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I appreciate your concern, because size does matter when seeking a natural looking result in breast augmentation.
I ask my patients to bring in photos of breasts the size they desire, because there can otherwise be confusion because B or C cup can vary greatly by brassiere manufactures! I also utilize the implant in the bra technique, with several different implant sizes with a tighter fitting T-shirt to get an idea of what you will look like. Finally, I prefer to meet with my breast implant patients at least twice before surgery, so I am confident that I know exactly what her desires regarding shape and size are.
I then have several sized implants in the patient's desired range available in the OR to allow me to tailor the operation to fit her needs. Be certain your surgeon understands your desires and you should do great as this operation carries a very high satisfaction rate. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Thank you for your question and photographs.  Breast implant selection is an exciting, but stressful part of the breast augmentation process as there are so many choices. Unfortunately it is impossible to recommend the best implant style, size or shape without an in-person examination that allows for the measurement of key breast parameters, as well as permits an in-depth discussion as to your desired goals and outcome. For most patients a full profile may look more "artificial" than a moderate profile but further identification of your "goals" is needed. Good communication between you and your surgeon will be paramount. Best wishes!

A moderate profile tends to give a more natural and subtle look than full profile. That being said, if you are going up in volume, it may be better to go full so that the implants aren't too wide on your chest. There is no simple yes or no answer to your question here unfortunately since there are so many other factors involved... do you have wide shoulders, what's your breast width, what is your natural breast projection. What do YOU consider natural looking. The best thing to do is to have an in-office evaluation and to try on different breast molds to mimic what the implants will look like so you can decide which one of the two you prefer. Hope this helps!

Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon