Breast Implants
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Enhancing your breasts with implants is an effective way to achieve a curvier appearance. Aging, weight loss, breastfeeding, and pregnancy can affect your body proportions, especially the shape of your breasts. Volume loss and droopy skin in the chest can also affect your self-esteem and the way your clothing fits. Breast implants can rejuvenate the breasts for a fuller, more voluptuous appearance.
Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, led by Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, has helped thousands of patients enhance their appearance with customizable breast enhancement procedures. Our team of experts can provide expert advice based on your personal goals and desires. Our team of experts can recommend the best implant size and shape to help you achieve a fuller bust that enhances your confidence.
Contact our office online or call your closest Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology office to learn more about how breast implants can help you enhance your appearance.
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About Breast Implants
Breast implants are an effective way to enhance your breasts. In 2023, specialists performed more than 304,000 breast augmentation procedures to help patients increase their breast volume. (1) Breast implants can also improve the appearance of hypoplastic breasts–a genetic condition that results in insufficient breast tissue, asymmetry, and/or misshapen areolas. (2) Breast implants come in different shapes and textures. Some women prefer round implants while others prefer teardrop-shaped implants because they can more closely resemble the appearance of a natural breast.
Breast Implants vs. Fat Transfer
Some patients receive a fat transfer instead of implants to help them achieve their desired look, which is ideal for patients who want to remove fat from one area of the body and place it into another area to sculpt their figures. After a fat transfer, however, some patients are left with slightly asymmetrical breasts; this may be due to the fat reabsorption rate, which is between 37% and 80%. (3) However, patients seeking subtler breast enhancements rather than large volume increases may achieve the results they desire through fat transfers. With implants, you can enjoy beautiful volume without the risk of reabsorption.
Customizing Your Breast Implants
There are several factors we will consider to determine the best type of implant for your desired enhancement.
Implant Volume
Breast implants are measured by volume, typically in cubic centimeters. Implants of the same volume come in different shapes, widths, and textures. The most effective way to determine the best implant for your aesthetic goals is to speak with a qualified cosmetic surgeon. Breast implants are available in a range of sizes from 125cc to 1200cc. Dr. Greenberg will consider your current breast size and underlying anatomy to select the most effective implant for your aesthetic goals.
Implant Projection
The projection of the implants refers to the forward profile from the chest, or the distance from the base of the implant. A higher projection implant will create a more prominent silhouette than a lower one. Implants of the same volume can come in differing projections, so considering this factor is important for achieving your desired results.
Implant Texture
Implants can have a smooth or textured surface. Smooth implants are used most frequently since they are softer and do not ripple as easily. A textured surface can keep teardrop-shaped implants vertically aligned, preventing them from rotating and distorting the appearance of the breast.
Implant Type
Our practice offers several different types of implants to help you achieve your aesthetic goals:
- Silicone: Silicone implants are filled with a soft silicone gel that mimics the appearance, feel, and movement of natural breast tissue.
- Saline: Saline implants are composed of a silicone shell and filled with sterile saltwater. These implants have the advantage of not posing any issues if they leak, and they can be inserted through smaller incisions and then filled once in place.
- Gummy bear: Gummy bear implants contain a slightly more cohesive silicone gel that offers natural-feeling firmness.
Implant Shape
- Teardrop-Shaped Implants
When viewing the profile of the breast, you will notice that it has a teardrop-like shape. Gravity pulls most of the breast mass downward, and it becomes slimmer toward the collarbone. Teardrop-shaped implants are designed to follow this natural contour while achieving the desired enlargement. Many women feel that these implants achieve a more natural-looking enhancement than round implants.
- Round Implants
The shape of round implants helps women to maintain the bust shape originally achieved through their surgery. Round breast implants can help women achieve impressive increases in fullness while retaining natural, comfortable breast movement.
Implant Placement
Subglandular Implant Placement
Subglandular implants are placed above the pectoral muscle. Many women choose this option because it creates a more dramatic enhancement, giving the breasts a size and contour that provides ample cleavage. Women whose breasts are naturally far apart often choose subglandular placement as a way to bring the breasts closer together when wearing low-cut clothing. Subglandular placement is also a popular choice among athletic women and patients who lead an active lifestyle because it does not affect the integrity of the underlying muscles.
Submuscular Implant Placement
A submuscular implant is placed below the pectoral muscle. Submuscular placement is frequently chosen by women seeking a more subtle enhancement. This choice is particularly effective for women who have naturally small breasts or who have especially thin or small frames. Submuscular placement is also more effective at concealing any rippling that may occur in the implant. The recovery time involved in placing a submuscular implant was once considered a disadvantage, but new techniques allow us to place the implants with minimal downtime.
Benefits of Breast Implants
Breast augmentation surgery can make a tremendous difference in your appearance and your self-confidence. Women choose to have breast implants for many reasons:
- To achieve a more feminine, voluptuous shape
- To achieve a more “balanced” figure
- To feel more confident in and out of clothing
- To be able to fit better into tops and dresses
- To feel more comfortable in sexy lingerie
- To create symmetry between disproportionately sized breasts
- To restore volume lost after pregnancy and breastfeeding
- To improve their quality of life by achieving an appearance they enjoy
Candidates & Consultation
When you come in for your initial consultation, your surgeon will take a series of measurements to analyze the dimensions of your chest, the amount of natural breast tissue, and your skin laxity. These numbers will determine the volume, width, and projection of implants you will be able to support. An implant’s width cannot exceed the width of the breast, and the projection or profile of the implant cannot exceed the skin’s ability to stretch.
Vectra XT Imaging
At our practices, we utilize Vectra XT, a complete 3D imaging solution for the body, breasts, and face. This visual simulator can be used to provide our patients with a visual image of themselves to explore the exciting possibilities of their breast augmentation. If you would like to enlarge your breasts and enhance their shape, this technology can help you decide which type of breast implant will help you achieve the results you desire.
To schedule a consultation to discuss breast implant shape and other variables, contact your closest office.
The Cost of Breast Implants in New York
The cost of breast implants will depend on your personalized treatment plan. To learn more about financing for breast implants and to further explore your options, contact us today. All patients will also receive a comprehensive price quote at their consultation.
Contact your closest office online or call us directly to learn more about how breast implants can enhance your figure and improve your quality of life.
FAQ
How long do breast implants last?
Patients can enjoy their implants for about 10 to 15 years before they need to be replaced. Some patients may have their implants for longer. We can answer any questions you have based on the type of implant you receive.
Will I need to replace my implants?
Yes, all patients must replace their implants eventually, typically after 10-15 years. If your aesthetic preferences change or if you experience any complications, you may replace your implants sooner.
Can I breastfeed after getting implants?
Many women successfully breastfeed after augmentation, but if you are currently breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant, we recommend that you wait to receive implants because pregnancy can affect your proportions.
References
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
- Seth I, Hunter-Smith DJ, Rozen WM. Hybrid breast augmentation: a surgical approach and formula for preoperative assessment of fat graft volume. Gland surgery. 2023;12(1):5-10. doi:https://doi.org/10.21037/gs-22-686
- Ramachandran K. Breast augmentation. Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery: Official Publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India. 2008;41(Suppl):S41-S47. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2825138/