Publicado por Dr. Miguel Fernández Calderón: 11/06/2024
Patients interested in breast augmentation often wonder how to achieve natural breast augmentation. Is it possible? Yes, it is possible, but several factors must be considered and your surgeon will advise you on the best way to accomplish this.
The importance of natural results in aesthetic surgery
A few decades ago, the size of breasts achievable with implants was the primary concern. However, this has changed and women now expect natural results. They want their new breasts to be in harmony with the rest of their body.
To achieve this, the surgeon must analyze your proportions, select the best technique, and choose the appropriate type of implant. Each patient’s characteristics will determine the best way to perform the surgery.
A natural result will allow the woman to continue with her lifestyle while enjoying increased self-confidence.
Preoperative evaluation
The surgeon’s assessments are essential for planning natural breast augmentation. During initial consultations, the woman’s physiognomy will be evaluated to determine the best way to perform the surgery.
Initial consultations and medical evaluation
During the initial consultation, the surgeon will evaluate the patient’s physical characteristics. This includes height, weight, shoulder width, torso width, skin quality, breast shape, and more.
In this way, the surgeon will determine the best approach to achieve the best results.
Analysis of the patient’s expectations
During this meeting, the surgeon will listen to the patient’s expectations regarding the desired result. Based on the evaluation findings, the surgeon will explain how to achieve natural breast augmentation according to her anatomy and lifestyle.
Decisions to be made include the type of surgery, whether it will be performed with implants, autologous fat, or if a breast lift is needed.
The surgeon will seek to find the best possible balance between the patient’s anatomy and implant size. Additionally, the surgeon must decide on the best surgical technique. Placing the implant under the muscle is the best way to make it look more natural.
Choice of implant type
This decision is key to achieving natural results if you want natural-looking surgery. It’s not just about the correct size, but also about the shape, profile, and width of the implant.
A patient may arrive with expectations of large implants, but the surgeon may recommend smaller ones. Regarding shape, the most common are round and anatomical implants. The latter provide very natural results, but carry the risk of shifting and altering the breast shape.
The width of the implant base should be proportional to the width of the shoulders and chest, as well as to the projection desired for the breasts.
Techniques to achieve natural breast augmentation
Many women want to enhance their breasts while keeping them looking as natural as possible. The two main techniques to achieve this are implants and breast lipofilling, both of which provide lasting results.
Breast Implants
Breast implants add volume to the breasts and can improve their shape to achieve natural results.
Round implants can be used, which provide a youthful appearance thanks to their uniform increase. On the other hand, anatomical implants have a teardrop shape and more closely resemble the natural shape of breasts.
Implants can also be chosen based on their filling. Silicone implants feel more natural to the touch than saline implants.
One of the advantages of breast implants is that results are predictable. In other words, you can know in advance what the result will be, and it will be long-lasting. Additionally, there are different options to choose the implant that best suits each patient.
Breast Lipofilling
Breast augmentation with lipofilling is an alternative technique that can achieve natural results. This technique involves using the patient’s own fat to increase breast size.
The surgeon extracts fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. The fat is then processed and injected into the breasts, achieving a smooth and natural increase. Since the fat comes from the patient’s own body, the risk of rejection is minimal. Additionally, it is a less invasive procedure than implant placement.
Lipofilling results are long-lasting, but it’s important to note that the body reabsorbs some of the injected fat. Results will also depend on the patient’s lifestyle and maintaining a stable weight.
Expected results and maintenance
Evolution of appearance and natural feel
Either technique chosen can offer natural and long-lasting results when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon.
Breast implants, for example, are designed to mimic the shape and feel of natural breast tissue. However, since they are foreign objects, the body may take time to adapt to them.
With lipofilling, the final result may take some time to become apparent, as the body will reabsorb some of the grafted fat.
In both cases, the final shape and size may take some time to become fully evident.
Tips to maintain optimal results
To maintain the results of your surgery over time, follow these recommendations:
- Maintain a healthy weight: weight fluctuations can affect the size and shape of your breasts.
- Wear a proper bra: one that fits well to help maintain breast shape and prevent sagging.
- Avoid smoking: as it damages skin and tissue, which can accelerate aging and breast sagging.
- Follow a healthy diet: consuming fruits, vegetables and proteins helps maintain your overall body health.
- Exercise regularly: this will tone your chest muscles and improve the overall shape of your breasts.
- Attend follow-up appointments with your surgeon: it is important to follow postoperative instructions and attend regular follow-up visits to evaluate results and detect any potential issues.
Together with your surgeon you can choose the most appropriate technique to increase breast size. This will depend on several factors such as your personal goals, as well as the current size and shape of your breasts. Consult with a qualified professional to achieve the best results.
To learn how to achieve a natural breast augmentation, contact our surgeons and begin planning your procedure.
