Breast augmentation has stood at the top of the request list for surgical cosmetic surgery for years, outpacing rhinoplasties and liposuction by a considerable margin. Augmentation covers a huge range of available procedures, including enhancements, reductions, reconstructions, and lifts. During these procedures, it may also be also possible to have scars revised, birthmarks removed or the size of your areolae reduced. If you’re thinking about the possibility of breast augmentation, there are some factors to consider carefully before arriving at your final decision.
Body Balance
In the 1990s, celebrities and fashion magazines touted enormous, large breasts as the ideal. In the early part of the century, smaller breasts ruled the silver screen and the runways. While trends come and go, most women want good balance from their breast augmentation. Think carefully about what size breasts would complement your frame.
If you have narrow hips, a set of DDs may make you look top-heavy. If you’re tall and large-framed, too-small breasts could rob you of femininity. Short, tiny-framed women may want a very slight change, as any large change in size or shape may be obvious.
If you want an enhancement, wear several sets of sizers before committing to the proper size, and be sure to look at yourself in a full-length mirror as much as possible to see the overall effect on body balance. If you are considering a reduction, wear a minimizer before surgery for the same reason.
Symmetry Concerns
Almost no one has two breasts that are exactly alike. Differences of up to a cup size are normal and a lot more common than you may realize. Most women with asymmetrical breasts hide it well by wearing bras that fit the larger breast and “stuffing” the other cup to match. If you are asymmetrical and don’t like it, a breast implant can be used to make the smaller breast larger. Conversely, you also have the option of reducing the size of the larger breast.
Your Lifestyle
If you are a trim, athletic woman with small breasts, you may not be aware of just how much large breasts move. Running can be painful and your balance may be affected. Large-breasted women may find a smaller chest to allow for more range of motion and more comfortable activity. Before deciding what kind of breast augmentation you want, think carefully about your lifestyle and how a sudden change in size or shape could impact your routines.
Breast augmentation offers up a lot of different options, and deciding exactly what you would like done can be frustrating. If you’d like a professional opinion, contact MIAMI AESTHETIC today to schedule a no-pressure, confidential appointment. We proudly serve the Miami area, and we’d be happy to help you get the body you’ve always wanted.
