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Choosing an implant size

Breast Implant sizing

So, firstly every plastic surgeon does this a slightly different way so don’t get too alarmed if your surgeon does breast implant sizing differently because the main themes that I am trying to get across will be valid. The critical measurement that most surgeons use is called the base width of each breast and it will determine the ultimate width of the implant we will choose.

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Proportionate breast augmentation

Is it possible to have a proportionate result from breast implants?

Fortunately, the answer is yes. There are a number of ways a fully qualified plastic surgeon can achieve this look.  The biggest determinant is the size of the implant the patient chooses.  Regardless of technique if the implant is too big for the body frame it will look disproportionate. Generally speaking, an implant placed under the pectoral muscle may give a more subtle result compared to on top of the muscle.  Similarly, for any given single volume of an implant, a teardrop or anatomical shaped implant, which has firmer gel inside, can shape the breast tissue to a greater extent than round implants. Read more

Choosing between saline and silicone breast implants

Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants

The short story is that silicone implants, in my opinion, are preferred in almost all respects. They have durability and longevity and, compared with saline, are less likely to cause visible wrinkling and folding.  If a rupture occurs, then a silicone implant will not deflate like a saline implant would.  For this reason, silicone is my preferred choice. Read more