Choices Associated with Breast Implants

Implant Size

Choosing the right size for your new breast implants is important. The #1 reason that women go back for revision breast augmentation is because they wish they went bigger, but bigger isn't always better , especially if you have a tiny frame.
Deciding to have breast augmentation is the easiest part of the process. Choosing the right size breast implant can take a little longer. The keyword here is YOU. Choose a size that makes YOU happy, not your spouse, significant other, family member or best friend. After all, you're the one who will be living with this decision.

You may use the rice test to help determine what size you are after. Download Here

The benefits of The Rice Bag Test are that it’s a cheap way to stand in front of a mirror with various implant sizes while trying on some of your favorite clothes. For some women, the test is a bit frustrating since the rice bags are square and bulge out of the bra. 
The square bags will show through your clothing so you won’t be able to wear them out in public or for any length of timeBenifits

Implant fill

Silicone, or Saline  — is only one piece of the pie. Other choices include the implant surface (textured or smooth?), implant shape (round or contoured?) and implant profile or projection. Don’t feel overwhelmed. we have gathered informative information on the different implant types to save you time on the research! Download Information Sheet.

Implant Surfaces, Profiles and Shapes

Breast implants come in shells that are either smooth or textured. There are pros and cons to both smooth and textured breast implants. Breast implants are available in low, moderate and high “profiles.”The profile of an implant determines how far it protrudes from your chest wall. The two basic breast implant shapes are round and teardrop. Breasts differ greatly from woman to woman, so the ideal breast implant shape for each patient must be determined with care.Download Information Sheet

Duel Plane Augumenation Technique

Traditionally, breast implants have been placed either below the muscle (submuscular) or over the muscle (subglandular). Dual plane breast augmentation is a newer method of performing the procedure that involves placing the breast implants partially above and partially below the muscle. This technique also provides an extra lifting benefit, especially helpful for patients who experience sagging and are potential candidates for a breast lift. For further information download the information sheet

 
Implant Placement

Should your surgeon place your breast implants  over, partially under or under the chest muscles? Get informed on the advantages and disadvantages of  your implant placement options in the info sheet available to be downloaded at the bottom of the page. Download Infomation Sheet

Incision Choices

There are three main options for breast implant incisions. Implants can be inserted through incisions around the nipple (periareolar incision), under the breast in the inframammary crease (inframammary incision),or in the armpit (transaxillary incision). Download Information Sheet

The choice of incision pattern for your breast augmentation depends on your surgeon's preference or training, your anatomy, your goals and the type and size of your breast implants.