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Natural appearing breast augmentation
With careful pre-operative planning, it is possible to achieve a very natural appearing breast augmentation. It is my opinion that patients are generally happier with a natural appearing breast augmentation and the implant will probably last longer in these patients.
Regarding breast volume, there is great variation in what is considered to be an attractive breast. When breast volume is proportional to the width and height of the chest wall, the breast appears to be natural. Increased fullness in the lower pole of the breast is also desirable.
An ideal breast shape before and after augmentation surgery
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The relationship of the breast to the upper chest wall is also important. An abrupt transition from the chest wall to the upper pole of the breast does not appear to be natural, as seen on the photo of the augmented breast on the left. A natural appearing augmented breast will have a smooth, sloping transition from the upper chest wall onto the upper breast. Note the very natural appearance of the augmented breast on the right.
Less natural upper pole
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More natural upper pole
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What 'look' are you interested in?
During your consultation, you will be asked what type of 'look' you wish to achieve with your breast augmentation. To make this discussion easier, we have devised a series of four 'looks' that describe the appearance of breast augmentation results.
- Stage 1: The result appears totally natural and proportional. The causal observer could not tell if the clothed patient has had a breast augmentation.
- Stage 2: The result appears proportional to the patient's height and weight, but is a generous improvement to the bust line.
- Stage 3: The result is an 'augmented' look with rounded fullness in the upper pole and exaggerated cleavage. It does not appear to be natural.
- Stage 4: The result is an obviously augmented 'look', using an implant that changes the shape of the breast significantly, which looks 'fake'.
How do I find a breast implant that is the right size for me?
The process of determining the correct size of breast implants for you is based on a three-part process. The first part considers your answer to the augmentation 'look' question about Stages 1 through 4 (see above). The second part of the implant sizing process is precise measurements made of your chest dimensions. The implant must fit your chest width and your breast tissues in order to look good and last for a long time. The third part of the process involves trying on some 'sizer' implants in front of a mirror while wearing a bra, and deciding which size is too large, and which is too small. Combining the decisions made from this three-part process allows us to help you decide on an implant size that is right for you.
Breast Augmentation Photo Gallery
This photo gallery contains representative before and after images of cosmetic breast procedures. Click on any of the thumbnails to enter the slide show. The text accompanying the photos describes the details of the procedures performed.
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Click on thumbnail to begin viewing slide show.
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I am interested! What do I do next?
If you are considering this procedure we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gottlieb. During this visit he will listen to your concerns and discuss your options. He will tell you whether you are a suitable candidate for a breast augmentation procedure and inform you of the potential risks of the procedure. There is a great variety in breast shapes and features and each breast implant procedure must be custom tailored for the patient to get the best possible result. You will also have a chance to view before and after photo albums of his patients who have undergone procedures similar to what you are considering.
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