How to Choose the Perfect Breast Implants
Breast enhancement procedures are among the most requested plastic surgery interventions in the world. The first stage of undergoing plastic surgery is the consultation with the plastic surgeon. During this initial consultation, the plastic surgeon should evaluate the patient's health condition and if the expectations from the surgery are realistic.
Breast augmentation surgery is between art and science. Only a board-certified plastic surgeon with plenty of experience and an eye for aesthetics can deliver the expected results every time. Choosing the right type and size of breast implants is an important factor when it comes to the success of the breast augmentation procedure.
Breast implants – size matters
One of the most common complaints from patients after their breast augmentation is that they wish they opted for larger implants. It is almost impossible for most patients to envisage the results to be achieved with the procedure, and hence, it is difficult to choose the right type of implants. And size does matter when it comes to breast implants.
The breast implants come in different sizes, profiles, and shapes. What is good for a patient can be too small, too big, or simply just not suitable for another patient. The patient's anatomical characteristics, as well as the personal goals, need to be taken into consideration before choosing the implants.
To decide the best size and type for breast implants, women used to go to the consultation with pictures of what they are trying to achieve. But this rarely leads to spectacular results. In the past, the plastic surgeon would also show the patient pictures with other patients who had the surgery before. The plastic surgeon would choose former patients with similar body characteristics; however, it was still difficult for a patient to get a clear idea about how the body will look after the surgery.
Results after breast augmentation
The results after a breast augmentation procedure are dependent not only on the initial condition of the mammary tissue and the size of the implant but also on the patient's body shape and dimensions of the shoulders, thorax, pelvis, height, and weight, among others.
For example, one patient can achieve great results with a 300 ccs anatomical implant. Another patient with similar breasts but different shoulder dimensions, body shape, position of the breasts on the chest wall, height, or weight might be very disappointed and consider the breasts too small.
Most of the time, the complications that can occur after the breast augmentation surgery or the decision to undergo revision surgery are caused by choosing the wrong implants in the first place. This is the reason why implant sizing is an aspect that needs to be carefully considered before the intervention. A successful breast augmentation entails getting a natural result – breasts that are in harmony with the rest of the body. More than this, the patient should be comfortable with the new volume of the breasts.
3D Breast augmentation visualizer to help you choose the perfect breast implants
The best method available to help the patient evaluate the potential results achieved with breast surgery is breast implant imaging. The breast augmentation imaging app creates in real time an image of the patient with the new breasts. The image can be manipulated to increase or decrease the breasts' size, the projection, lift, and cleavage. Using a 3D breast augmentation visualizer is not a substitute for the experience of the plastic surgeon; however, it can help the patient make the decision faster based on the results instead of hopes and dreams. Using the visualizer can also help the plastic surgeon understand exactly what your expectations are.
ILLUSIO™ PRO breast visualization
Implant sizing has always been a big deal when it comes to breast enhancement surgery. Before we had access to this virtual breast implants dressing room, the patients would need to try different implant sizers to get an idea about how the new breasts would look and feel. However, the augmented reality experience is net superior to everything else.
At The Yates Institute of Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Essie Yates uses an innovative, cutting-edge solution - ILLUSIO™ PRO breast visualization. The system is revolutionary as it allows the patient to choose between different types of implants. Imagine yourself being in a dressing room surrounded by plenty of breast models. Now all you have to do is try them on, and keep on trying until you find THE right model for you. And the good part? You don't really have to imagine as this is all happening live, in front of your eyes, in real-time during the consultation with the plastic surgeon.
Benefits of using 3D breast implants imaging for plastic surgery
Having the opportunity to see yourself after the surgery in the virtual mirror created by ILLUSIO™ reduces the chances of wanting bigger or smaller implants after the procedure was performed. In other words, the patient's satisfaction is increased. The 3D breast augmentation visualizer ensures that both you and the plastic surgeon have shared expectations and a clear idea of the results desired. Finally, the consultation time is much reduced as the visual experience has much more impact than a simple discussion about the implants sizing.