Most women considering breast augmentation, most of the time when they consult a plastic surgeon, already have a pre-defined idea of the size of the implants they would like to have. They establish this idea based on information they have gathered in various ways and even because they know other women who also have implants and want to look the same. They put forward various arguments to justify their choice of a particular size.
However, the size that may seem to a woman to be ideal for her may not actually be the right one for your particular case and the result you want to achieve.
What is the ideal size?
One of the most pertinent aspects of deciding whether to get breast implants is deciding on the size. The ideal size varies from woman to woman, as no two are the same, and is based on the anatomy, rib cage and body contour of each individual.
Height, weight, active lifestyle and skin elasticity are all factors that should be taken into account to help determine which implant size is best suited to your case, in order to achieve an ideal result with a natural appearance.
If a woman has a small body structure, a large implant can make her overall body contour look unbalanced, unharmonious and unnatural. If, on the other hand, a woman has a large body structure, a larger implant can help her balance out her body contour, creating a harmonious appearance.
The dialogue with the plastic surgeon is very important!
Choosing the best breast size for your particular anatomy is not easy. However, if you establish a sincere, objective and realistic dialogue with your plastic surgeon, you'll enable him or her to effectively understand the result you want with the breast augmentation, He will be able to advise you on the ideal size for you. The plastic surgeon needs to know what kind of change you're looking for, whether you're looking for an obvious change or a more discreet one.
The plastic surgeon will carry out a careful clinical assessment, taking measurements of your entire body to better determine the size of implants that will optimise your body harmony, creating a natural appearance. Guiding your decision in the right direction to achieve what you want.
Is it possible to simulate the result of breast augmentation (before and after)?
The best breast augmentation results are achieved by choosing a size that respects and complements your body structure, giving a natural appearance. The more appropriate the implant size is to your body structure, the better the results can be and the less likely it is that possible complications will occur, as there is a balance between your body and the size of the implant.
Looking at the results of other breast augmentations in women similar to you can help you get an idea of what the result would be with that type of implant, but similarity cannot be a determining factor in your choice.
At Dr Luísa Magalhães Ramos you can simulate the results before and after breast augmentation in at least 2 ways:
- By using external sizers, with different sizes and projections. It's a method that gives you an idea of the effect of a given implant size.
- And for 3D simulation with Vectra XT 3D which is innovative and revolutionary software that allows you to visualise the “before” and “after” of plastic surgery in real time. In the case of breast implants, For example, the doctor will be able to simulate different sizes and shapes of implants, so that the patient can analyse various possibilities and choose the one she feels most comfortable with.
3D simulation has become increasingly popular and successful because it allows the patient to see the possible outcome of the surgery more accurately than any other method available so far. The patient can have a much clearer idea of what she will look like afterwards, which can help to minimise any reservations she may still have about having the surgery and to better understand the process that will lead to the desired result.
However, although the results presented are fairly reliable, the Vectra XT 3D is only a simulation tool and all doubts related to the procedure or procedures to be adopted and the patient's level of expectation should be analysed together with the doctor, so that the decision made is ideal for both parties.
If you're thinking of having a breast augmentation in Lisbon, get in touch with our team. book an appointment!
