Breast implant preferences vary substantially from woman to woman and the size choice can be influenced by factors such as lifestyle, goal appearance, and modern trends.
Past trends/future trends.
In the past, the larger, more obvious breast implants were a popular look. While a full, high, and round silhouette will always have some popularity, many women today are leaning towards a more modest, natural-looking breast enhancement.
Bigger Isn’t Always Better.
Dr. Robert Wilke, a board-certified plastic surgeon from Edina Plastic Surgery shares his thoughts on this topic. “When patients come in for a breast augmentation, we listen carefully to their goals. What is the type of look that they are hoping to achieve?” Dr. Wilke emphasizes the importance of the consultation. “We devote a lot of time during the consultation to implant sizing. We have the patient try implant sizes in a bra to see how this looks, then proceed to using computer imaging on our Vectra XT 3D Camera to determine the optimal size for each patient.”
Trends in breast augmentations: “The Brazilian B”.
While the United States consistently performs a high number of cosmetic surgeries compared to most other countries, Brazil is a solid competitor for the most annual cosmetic surgeries. Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in both countries, but it’s the Brazilians who have popularized the modern trend toward smaller implants, dubbed the Brazilian B. The trend has since gained traction in the United States as iconic Brazilian models such as Gisele Bündchen showcase how sexy a perkier breast size can be.
One Size Does Not Fit All In Breast Implants.
When deciding which implant will provide a patient with her desired appearance, the surgeon must account for many factors besides size. For example, different implant profiles involve varying levels of height from the chest with corresponding base widths. The implant profile you choose can influence your breast shape as well as how natural your chosen size appears on your body frame. Additionally, chest proportions, breast shape, and the amount of pre-existing breast tissue can all impact the end results of the augmentation; which means that the same implant volume can deliver a variety of different looks on different patients.
The Vectra XT 3D camera at Edina Plastic Surgery is a high tech tool to help determine the appropriate implant size for each patient.
Patients love it that they can see the virtual results of breast augmentations on their very own bodies. Here is just one of many testimonials we’ve received about this incredible technology.
“I am 57 years old and giddy with joy at the results of my breast augmentation. I credit the Vectra 3D camera with giving me the courage to “go for” the size implants that I chose. I have always been a small-breasted woman and am quite petite so it was difficult for me to imagine myself with larger breasts. When I tried on the implants with a “demo bra” I thought I looked ridiculous but when I saw myself on the Vectra 3D camera it made all the difference. I looked great! Thank you Edina Plastic Surgery for my new beautiful breast and for having this technology.”
