I am 5'2, 108 lbs, 34b and want light weight, squishy, natural looking breast implants that won't create a disgusting, unnatural looking gap in the middle or a nasty ripple on the. I am looking for the implant to have a tear drop fall, just like a real, perky breast would. I love the "side boob" thing & would like to have no ripples, and possibly conceal the incision in my armpit. Which implant is best for me?
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Hello,You need to have a few consultations with ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons to understand the risks, benefits, and limitations of breast augmentation and breast implants.Best of luck!
Dr. Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Hi,Thank you for your question and helpful photos.I'm afraid breast implant manufacturers have yet to figure out how to make them lighter in weight. As you may already know, breast implants are heavy and do become displaced after time in the body. I have found that implants stay in place longer when they are small and completely behind the muscle for support. Once the muscle is cut (dual plane technique) or they are placed above the muscle, implants have a tendency to displace laterally which causes 'the unnatural looking gap in the middle'. Ripples are usually common in women who are extremely thin or have no natural breast tissue to cover the implant. I hope this helps.Best wishes and kind regards,
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. I would recommend looking at the Allergan 410 anatomic implants to best meet your needs and achieve your desired results. This implant uses a more cohesive silicone gel cutting down on the risk of rippling and wrinkling while preserving the tear drop fall that you are interested in. Since pocket creation is critical to placement I would favor using a breast crease incision for your augmentation. Hope this helps and be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon.
Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Thanks for your question. A silicone gel implant (Memory Gel) is your best bet in my opinion. The Memory Shape implant has a firmer feel and I'm not sure you would be as happy. You have a great shape and would not need a lot of volume to get the result you are after. Using an IMF incision rather than an axillary approach is a much better approach. I think you would really benefit from consulting with someone who has the Vectra 3D system to show simulations. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area who is an ASAPS member. The Smart Beauty Guide is an excellent resource. Best of Luck!
Dr. M. Scott Haydon, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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It sounds like you know exactly what you are looking for and that is a great start for this process. I would suggest looking into the gummy bear implant. Woman at my practice have been loving the natural looking shape and feel of the implants. They are also fold and ripple resistant and leak proof. The link below will take you to a blog post from our office all about the gummy bear implant. Good luck!
Dr. William Franckle, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
