Basic Skills for Breast Augmentation (1): Ideal Breast Shapes Differ Greatly Between East and West! 4 Choices for Breast Augmentation Incision and 3 Types of Breast Augmentation Materials
What is your ideal bust shape?The shape of the breast is important, and the beauty standards of the East and West are quite different!
Thanks to advancements in medical technology, cosmetic surgery is now prevalent, and individuals are increasingly pursuing better appearances. In addition to basic beauty care, girls are paying more attention to body lines and proportions.
Historically, Eastern women have generally been slender, as evidenced by ancient paintings of court ladies, which often depict them with relatively small breasts. However, in recent years, influenced by Western thought, Asian aesthetic standards regarding breasts have changed more significantly than before. Consequently, "Breast augmentation"It has always been a popular procedure in plastic surgery."
▲Eastern women are expressed in a reserved and conservative way. As can be seen from ancient paintings of ladies, they mainly emphasize the woman's slender waist, delicate eyebrows, and gentle temperament, without highlighting the curves of the female body or considering large breasts as beautiful.
▲In European and American oil paintings of ladies, women are often depicted without reservation, and their clothing is not tightly covering them, revealing their full upper breasts and presenting a realistic, natural, and healthy aesthetic.
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Everyone has different reasons and needs when considering breast augmentation surgery, ranging from gynecomastia in men, uneven breast size, postpartum breast atrophy, and simply wanting to enhance their appearance (even larger breasts)... and so on. However, before deciding to undergo breast augmentation surgery, there's one important thing you must understand: what is the ideal breast shape?
Having worked in cosmetic surgery for so long, I've found that everyone's definition of "ideal breast shape" is different, which is related to personal traits, clothing taste, popular culture, lifestyle, and even occupational needs.For beautiful breasts, it's more important to find the ideal breast shape that truly suits you than to blindly pursue "cup size".
For example, people with strong personalities who like to express themselves usually want to have fuller breasts and a deeper cleavage; working women or women who dress casually and comfortably prefer natural-looking breasts that feel good to the touch; and mothers whose breasts have shrunk and sagged after childbirth hope to have a firmer, more rejuvenating effect.So firstUnderstanding your own clothing preferences and lifestyle habits can help you design a chest shape that suits you.Instead of blindly believing that bigger is better, and without comparing sizes with others, since everyone's natural conditions are different.
Where should I put the jelly?Breast augmentationCommon surgical incision locations
Having discussed the "aesthetics" of breasts, it's time to talk about the "medical" aspects.Because everyone's original conditions, lifestyle, work nature, and clothing style are different, the incision location must be carefully considered before breast augmentation surgery. Generally speaking, there are several incision options for silicone gel breast augmentation:
[Underarm]
Most people choose to have breast augmentation via an axillary incision because the armpit naturally has some skin folds and the skin tone in this area is also relatively dark. An incision can be made in one of the folds. With proper postoperative scar care, the scar will become less noticeable over time.
PS: Some people who live in hot areas or work as models or in the fashion industry often need to wear sleeveless or strapless clothing, but the scars under their arms cannot be hidden during the recovery period, so they choose other incision methods.
Areola
It is usually located in the lower half of the areola, and because it is close to the mammary gland, it is usually used in "secondary breast augmentation".Incision along the lower edge of the breast
Suitable for women with fuller breasts (partially located in the southern hemisphere) or slight sagging skin. Because the skin shadow under the breast makes the scar less noticeable, the recovery period is shorter and hand movement can be restored more quickly.
【Abdominoplasty incision (TABA)】
This procedure is ideal for postpartum mothers experiencing both "loose abdominal skin" and "sagning breasts." TABA (TransAbdominal Breast Augmentation) surgery requires only one incision—a simple Abdominoplasty—to simultaneously perform both an Abdominoplasty and breast augmentation. It not only removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the abdominal line but also enhances the breasts, restoring a youthful figure. This two-in-one procedure is very popular among postpartum mothers!
Image: Common choices for breast augmentation incision sites
Each of the above incision methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. Understand your own needs first, and then make a good choice. Because there is no such thing as the "best" incision for breast augmentation, only which one is "most suitable" for you.
Which is more suitable for me, smooth or velvety?
Many people have probably heard of the so-called "smooth" and "textured" breast augmentation materials. What are the differences between the two?Simply put, the difference lies in the "bag design" used to hold the silicone jelly. One has a clear, smooth surface; the other has a matte, rough surface that looks like the fuzz of a peach, and the latest nano-silk velvet surface is even more delicate.
As a foodie, I'll use a picture of an ice pop to illustrate the difference between the two. I think it's pretty clear at a glance, right? (Of course, in reality, the plush breast prosthesis won't have nuts as big as the ones in the ice pop on the right! It's made of very fine particles, which helps the prosthesis integrate more tightly with the tissue.)
However, when patients are asked to actually touch the implant in the consultation room, they sometimes receive feedback like this:"Oh dear! Doctor, this velvety texture feels so rough! Won't my breasts feel strange, fake, and have a terrible feel to them?"
Don't worry, after breast implants are inserted, the outer layer will be covered by your own fat and muscle, so you won't feel that "roughness" directly.
Why do implants come in both smooth and textured designs? Actually...Different silicone jelly surfaces are designed for different purposes:
Smooth surface
Post-operative massage is necessary to maintain the space for the prosthesis to move within the breast and to keep it soft and natural to the touch.
【Fluffy Surface】
No massage is needed after the procedure. The small, uneven, rough surface fits closely with the surrounding tissue and will not slide around. The breasts feel firm and bouncy after the procedure.
★【Nano Silk Velvet Surface】
Besides smooth and velvety surfaces, velvety surfaces are further divided into regular velvety surfaces and newer types.Nano silk velvet surface.In 2019, Motiva, which had been on the market overseas for 10 years, was officially introduced to Taiwan. Motiva uses the "SilkSurface™" nano-silk outer layer membrane, which is...Nano silk velvet surfaceThe particles are larger than those of regular jelly silicone.Fuzzy surfaceIt is delicate and combines the advantages of both smooth and velvety surfaces. Because the velvet is finer, it can reduce inflammation and is less likely to cause capsular contracture.
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So, which material is better? The choice between smooth and textured surfaces mainly depends on personal preference and the degree of cooperation with postoperative care.
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