To help you achieve results that align with your needs and unique features, breast augmentation surgery comes with a wide variety of options.
A breast augmentation involves placing breast implants, which are made in different shapes, sizes, projections and more. Choosing your breast implants will ultimately determine how your surgery results will appear.
With a comprehensive planning process, you’ll be able to carefully make your choices with the help of your surgeon to plan your procedure results.
While your surgeon will explain each option in more detail during your consultation, it can be helpful to understand your options ahead of time. In this blog, we’ll go over your breast implant options and some factors to keep in mind when it comes to shaping your results.
Understanding your breast augmentation surgery options: How your consultation will help
Before having breast augmentation surgery, you’ll need a consultation to confirm your suitability for the procedure and discuss your options in further detail.
When you first consult with your surgeon, they’ll likely ask a number of questions to get a clearer picture of your expectations and physical characteristics. Your surgeon will also assess your body’s proportions, your existing breast tissue, and the shape of your chest to help guide your choices.
After assessing your needs and getting a good understanding of your goals, they can then go into detail about each option that comes with selecting the right breast implants. These options include shape, size, placement and more.
Selecting your breast implant shape: Round or teardrop
Breast implants are made in round or teardrop (which are also called anatomical) shapes.
Round implants are often chosen for their fuller appearance, especially in the upper portion of the breast, while teardrop implants, also called anatomical implants, have a more natural slope that mimics the shape of a breast.
Both shapes have their advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to understand the impact each will have on your final results. Viewing before and after examples can help, and your surgeon will also be able to explain the differences in person.
Choosing the right breast implant size for your body
Size is another key decision when planning your breast augmentation surgery.
Implants come in a variety of volumes, and your surgeon will show you different sizes to help you visualise how they might look. They are measured in CC’s (cubic centimetres), and are made in quite a wide range of sizes, so selecting the right size will ultimately depend on your individual anatomy and your personal preferences.
When thinking about sizes, you’ll also need to think about the implant’s profile, which refers to how much it projects from the chest wall. The profile of the implant will affect how much the implant protrudes and how it fills out your chest. Implants with a higher profile will have more projection, while those with a lower profile will provide a more subtle appearance.
Size and projection should be carefully chosen based on your individual characteristics, particularly your body frame. Consulting with a highly experienced plastic surgeon such as A/Prof Magnusson will help to guide your choices for the most suitable results possible.
Breast implant placement options: above or below the muscle
One of the next decisions you’ll make in consultation with your surgeon is where the implants will be placed.
There are two common options: subglandular (above the muscle) and submuscular (below the muscle). The choice between these options affects the look and feel of the breast after surgery.
For those who opt for subglandular placement, the implant sits directly under the breast tissue. This is often chosen for patients with sufficient natural breast tissue to help cover the implant. On the other hand, submuscular placement involves placing the implant under the chest muscle, which is often preferred for patients with less breast tissue.
Placement is essentially another highly personal decision that will come down to your individual anatomy and your goals.
Your surgeon will need to guide you in making a decision that will be the most suitable when it comes to your results.
What you can expect for your breast implant surgery results
With so many options for breast implants, breast augmentation surgery is designed to give each patient unique results.
However, as well as breast implant shape, size, placement and more, results can also depend on your individual healing process.
Typically, right after surgery, your breasts may appear larger and more swollen, but the implants will then settle into their final position as your body heals. The rate at which swelling will subside can vary from patient to patient, and can also be influenced by following your recovery instructions.
It can take some time for your procedure results to be fully clear, and your recovery will also require that you take care of your body, get plenty of rest and reduce activity levels. You’ll be able to discuss the steps you can take during your recovery process to best support your body and see effective results in the most timely manner possible.
Overall, it’s important to be patient and have realistic expectations for your results. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss how you can expect your results to look in as much detail as possible, according to the details of your procedure and individual factors that will come into play.
Breast Augmentation Surgery with A/Prof Magnusson in the Gold Coast & Toowoomba
To make sure that you plan your breast augmentation with suitable breast implant choices for your body, and to meet your personal goals, it’s essential to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon.
With years of training and experience, fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon and educator A/Prof Magnusson offers a variety of procedures, tailored to his patient’s needs.
Based on the Gold Coast and in Toowoomba, he has been a qualified surgeon since 2000 and performs breast, body and face procedures.
To start discussing a personalised surgery plan for your breast augmentation procedure, please get in touch with our team to arrange your consultation with Dr Magnusson.