12 Nov Here’s How to Get a Natural Breast Look No Matter the Material
Breast trends come and go, and in recent years there has been a strong preference for smaller, more natural-looking breasts in a teardrop shape. Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center specializes in customizing every breast augmentation procedure to give the client exactly what she wants. However, some clients have heard that fat grafting might be the most natural way to go when enhancing their breasts. While this approach is right for some people, if your primary goal is a natural look then silicone or saline breast implants might still be the right fit.
Fat grafting is a somewhat common technique for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. It involves “taking” donor fat from another part of the body (typically the stomach or thighs) and grafting it to the chest. As you can imagine, this is a much more aggressive procedure than breast augmentation with implants. While the reasons behind more women being curious about fat grafting are solid ones (a more natural procedure), it’s important to understand the implications of this approach.
What You Need to Know About Fat Grafting
Some women simply don’t have enough donor fat to even attempt fat grafting for breast enhancement. Some women might have enough fat if it’s taken from multiple sites, but bear in mind this will require separate incisions to access the donor graft. Fat grafting is already more invasive than breast enhancement with implants, and accessing numerous donor sites will increase the length of the surgery and downtime.
However, even if a client does have enough donor fat, there’s no guarantee that all of the fat will survive the transplant. There is no way to ensure that fat will do well in the new area, and surgeons calculate for a certain percentage of the fat to “die.” This can be troublesome since it is impossible to know for certain how much fat will live and how much will be naturally absorbed and expelled by the body. Simply put, there’s a lot less control over results when it comes to fat grafting.
The Beauty of Implants
Unlike fat grafting, surgeons have a better idea of the outcome when it comes to breast augmentation with implants. Together with the client, the exact size, shape, location, texture, and product is pre-selected. Symmetry can be achieved. Breast augmentation is also a relatively less invasive surgery compared to fat grafting, so you can get back to your life quicker. Placement of the implants does play a role, and implants over the chest muscles heal faster than if they are under the chest muscles.
Ultimately, fat grafting for breast enhancement remains best reserved for situations where implants just aren’t possible. Not every client is a candidate for fat grafting, but most healthy adults are well suited for breast implants. Plus, with today’s ability to customize every facet of implants, you can certainly get natural-looking results without having to take the risk of fat grafting not “sticking.”
Changing Up Your Look
The fad of the big, round breast implants of the 1990s and 1980s has mostly passed—and many who opted for that look have changed their implants since. A lot of people change up the look of their breast implants every 10 – 15 years. Although breast implants are designed to be used for life, our tastes and lifestyles change. Today a lot of patients are asking for smaller and teardrop-shaped breast implants, but in a decade or two that might change. In many cases, the same incision used for the original implants can be used to replace them, which means no additional scarring will be required.
If you’ve been thinking about enhancing your breasts, breast augmentation with implants remains the gold standard. Dr. Parson will work with you to determine the best course of action, and your initial consultation is the perfect opportunity to learn more about options available. Breast augmentation enhances not only your look, but also your self-esteem and confidence. Find out more about breast augmentation at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center today by calling the office or completing the online form.