One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in recent years has been breast augmentation. Patients want to have the procedure to achieve a greater size and contour to the breasts. While some patients want a larger size to the breasts, others want to achieve a natural look that is not an obvious case of breast augmentation when viewed by others. Breast augmentation is also known as augmentation mammoplasty or a “boob job”. The procedure is able to increase the fullness of the breasts as well as enhance the size and shape of the breasts. When it comes to having breast augmentation, there are multiple methods available to patients that want to change the appearance of their breasts. Cosmetic Town TV recently took a closer look at natural breast augmentation through the use of implants and the natural looking results that can be achieved by undergoing the surgery:
One of the most popular methods of breast augmentation is having implants placed by a board-certified surgeon. The implant process begins with the surgeon making an incision in the crease of a variety of locations and these locations include:
The implant is then placed in the desired location. The implant can be placed under the muscle (submuscular) or above the muscle (subglandular). Once the implant is placed, the incision is closed through the use of sutures.
FDA-approved implants include:
No matter what type of implant is used by a surgeon, the cost is anywhere from $6000-$10,000.
Fat grafting is when patients increase the volume of the breasts using fat that comes from another part of the body through the use of liposuction. The fat is taken from the thighs, abdomen or other areas of the body and it is then purified and re-injected into the breasts. The cost of breast augmentation via fat grafting is anywhere from $10,000-$15,000.
Breast augmentation can also be performed at the same time as other procedures such as a breast lift, tummy tuck or Brazilian butt lift to provide a better contour to the body.
Ideal candidates for breast augmentation are people that are least 18 years of age and have breasts that have lost some volume or shape due to the aging process, pregnancy or weight loss. In addition, patients that have breasts that are misshaped or asymmetrical are also good candidates.
Patients can expect to see some swelling and bruising for 2-3 weeks after the surgery. Any scars that results from the surgery are visible for 3-6 months but they will eventually start to soften and fade. It takes about a year for the scars to completely mature.
The final amount of breast augmentation varies per patient. The decision of how much to augment the breasts depends on the amount of existing breast tissue as well as the amount of elasticity in the breasts. While it is almost impossible to provide results that are considered to be “perfect breasts”, patients will see an increase in breast size and fullness. In addition, the size and shape of the body of the patient must be taken into account when choosing the amount of augmentation so the results will look natural.
In general, the results from breast augmentation using implants lasts anywhere from 10-25 years while the results of fat grafting last a lifetime.
Patients that want to have breast augmentation surgery should schedule a consultation appointment with a board-certified doctor that is experienced in providing long-lasting, natural results. The doctor will examine the current size, shape and condition of the breasts to make sure the patient is an ideal candidate for breast augmentation surgery. It is important for patients to have breast augmentation surgery because they want to see a change in their appearance as opposed to having the surgery to make another person happy. Breast augmentation is a very personal decision with results that are long-lasting so patients need to make sure they want to make the desired changes to their body. Patients should never undergo plastic surgery, and alter their appearance, on order to make someone else happy with their looks.