How much pre-existing breast tissue is needed for breasts to look and feel completely natural? (Photos)

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For someone with the amount of breast tissue that I have, would it be possible for an under the muscle implant to be imperceptible? I would be looking to go up by 1 or max 2 cup sizes It is very important to me that my breasts look and feel (even when squeezed with significant force) completely natural. If that’s not possible I would rather wait a few years until I’ve gained weight and do another fat transfer surgery. Thank you for your input!

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

Your photos suggest you have adequate tissue to provide good coverage of implants. This is especially true as you are considering modest sized implants and going under the muscle. They will be barely perceptible. Implants are never completely imperceptible as an experienced surgeon can always feel them.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

The more native breast tissue that a patient has....the better the camouflage of a properly sized and placed silicone breast implant. You are an excellent candidate for implant based breast volumization surgery (breast augmentation). I usually do not recommend fat grafting to breasts alone as the amount of fat that survives in the breast is highly variable (only 30-50% of the injected fat truly survives). The unpredictability of breast fat grafting makes it more challenging and sometimes patients must perform the procedure 2-3 times to obtain the desired outcome.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the photos submitted it appears you are a good candidate for a breast augmentation.  Based on the volume increase you are considering the result should appear very natural.  There appears there would be adequate tissue for good coverage of the implant, but to say it would feel 100% natural is unrealistic with any amount of breast tissue.

Keshav Magge, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Based on your photos- I think you would have an excellent very natural look.  However, with squeezing- it will never 100% percent feel like native tissue. An implant is always different.  Silicone feels more natural than saline but neither is native breast tissue and won't feel exactly the same as such. Hope this helps. All the best

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Brave90437,
I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less over time when they are protected under the muscle.If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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