Teardrop Breast Implants
Teardrop implants, sometimes referred to as shaped or anatomic implants, have a shape that was designed to simulate the look of a natural breast. This particular kind of implant has an asymmetrical form, with a thin upper portion that gradually slopes into a fuller, rounder base.
The lower section of the implant contains the greater portion of its total volume. While this seems like it should be a good idea, it is really not. The reason is, that while shaped like a teardrop at first, over months and years the weight of the gel will stretch the bottom a little bit. In these implants, the top was almost empty when you started. By a few years later, it is totally empty on top making it look saggy. Not a great idea.
Since teardrop implants are asymmetrically shaped, they also carry a risk of rotating within the breast pocket. This implant rotation can ruin the shape and symmetry of the breasts, and require corrective surgery to fix. Round implants are perfectly symmetrical, and thus they carry no risk of rotating. The very same settling that makes the teardrop implants look bad later, makes round implants look natural when healing is complete
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Round Breast Implants
Breast augmentation procedures typically involve the use of round implants because they are the most natural-looking option, once healing is complete. A round implant does not give you a phony looking round breast. The way you avoid a phony looking round breast is by read more
Gummy Bear Implants
The semi-solid gels used in the construction of teardrop implants, can be made into shaped breast implants, sometimes known as "gummy bear implants". As a result of the relative firmness and stability of these materials, they keep their original shape whether you are read more
BREAST IMPLANT INCISIONS
Having served as the Director of a multi specialty breast center for years, Dr. Studin has done thousands of breast cases. His advice about incision placement for each individual person is based upon decades of experience and thousands of cases. When it comes to breast augmentation surgery, there are different incision locations that can be used. read more
Areolar/Periareolar Incision
This method involves creating a semicircle incision at the lower half of the areola (periareolar). The implant is then inserted and positioned through the opening.
Advantages
The advantages of this method are plentiful: the openings are typically small and heal well, read more
Disadvantages
Like any other incision in the skin, the scar can overgrow and become visible. That is unusual read more
Inframammary Incision
The inframammary approach, often called the crease incision, was the first approach developed for breast enlargement. The opening is created in the crease under the breast, called the inframammary fold, read more
Advantages
Many doctors suggest it because the implant can be placed and positioned more quickly. read more
Disadvantages
Usually, the scar is very noticeable in this incision, especially while lying down or wearing a bikini read more
Transaxillary - Armpit Incision
In this method, an incision is made in the armpit crease using the transaxillary technique. It is possible for the placement of breast implants read more
Advantages
Some patients ask for this approach because they do not want any scarring on or near their breasts.
Disadvantages
The cons of this procedure relate to the fact that the surgeon cannot directly visualize or feel the breast tissue, resulting read more
Transumbilical Incision
The Belly Button Incision or Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) is made on the upper-inside edge of your belly button. After that, empty, rolled-up saline implants are inserted through a tube into the breasts and inflated once they're in place.
Advantages
The primary advantage of this incision is that the scar is hidden in the navel and cannot be seen.
Disadvantages
There are several disadvantages to transumbilical incisions. For one thing, the surgeon must control the procedure from the belly button area, which is far from the breasts, making ideal implant placement difficult. read more
Breast Implant Sizes
Finding the best implant size for your breasts by deciding what cup size you want doesn't work anymore. Today, some clothing manufacturers put size 2 labels on size 6 clothing, so that people can brag about being a small size. Some bra manufacturers put size D labels on size C bras so that people can brag about having large breasts. It's all about marketing. Dr. Studin's years of expertise doing breast implants have taught him that measuring your chest doesn't work either. read more
If you are 18 years of age or older, you would like larger, for full, symmetric or more shapely breasts, breast augmentation is probably a great idea for you. You should sit with Dr. Studin and discuss your options. This surgery usually takes about a half an hour and by a few days later you are up and about. Most people are back to work or school in five days.
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What happens
during your breast
implant consultation
During the consultation, Dr. Studin will ask for your medical history, discuss your aesthetic goals, and evaluate your overall health. He will examine your breast anatomy, considering factors like size, shape, and skin quality. He will explain different implant options, such as saline or silicone, and discuss incisions, and many other aspects of the procedure.
Preparation
After finishing your consultation with Dr. Studin, you will need to go through some preparatory stages, which are discussed in the three simple steps below.
At first, Dr. Studin will go through your medical history, your goals and you will see pictures of other patients with similar goals.
You will have another consultation with Dr. Studin and his staff to pick a size and review any additional questions that you may have.
Before you surgery, you will speak with the nurses and the anesthesiology staff to get your instructions leading up to the surgery.
The Breast Augmentation Procedure
Anesthesia
A short acting general anesthesia will be administered, so you are fully asleep, but quickly awake when the procedure is over.
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