Is there an Ideal Breast Size?

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Women in Lubbock see the world through individual preferences and tastes. What one person thinks is perfect doesn’t accurately reflect the likes and dislikes of the next person. When you are discussing the ideal breast size, even though people have their opinions, consider a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®  that found most people prefer breasts with 45% of their fullness above the nipple line and 55% below the line. Participants also said they like a more natural, teardrop shape.

 

What Affects Your Breast Size and Shape?

 

  • Genetics is the biggest factor in determining your breast size and shape. Genes from both your parents influence your breasts’ hormone levels, tissue density, shape, and skin tone.

 

  • The aging process happens whether we like it or not. You can’t fight the ticking of the clock or the effect of gravity over time. The Cooper ligaments in your breasts are bands of tissue that hold your breast structure and tissue in place. These aren’t true ligaments that are connected to bone so over time they can become stretched like overworked rubber bands. This stretching will eventually cause breasts to have a saggy or droopy appearance.

 

  • Weight can affect your breasts. A portion of your breast tissue is fat. You can understand why your breasts will expand when your waistline does. If your breast composition has large amounts of fat, your breasts sag when you lose significant amounts of weight.

 

Some life choices have a greater influence on our breasts’ appearance than others. Pregnancy and breastfeeding have a much more significant effect on our bust than exercise does. And a healthier lifestyle supports your skin elasticity,  muscle tone, and weight consistency.

 

How Can You Make Changes if Your Breasts aren’t Your Ideal Size?

You may not feel like you have much control over the natural size or shape of your breasts. Ultimately the perfect breast size is the one you feel the most comfortable and confident with.

 

In Lubbock, women who want to have greater control over their appearance visit Dr. Jane Rowley. She has over 20 years experience with breast plastic surgery options . Patients can consult with her about the benefits of a breast reduction, lift, or implants. Your breast size is a personal choice. For the most caring and experienced plastic surgery in Lubbock, patients come to Rowley Plastic Surgery. Visit (www.rowleyplasticsurgery.com) to learn more about your aesthetic options.  

Will People Know My Breasts Aren’t Natural?

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There are a variety of factors that play a role in determining the final look and feel of your augmented breasts. Before getting any type of plastic surgery, doctors recommend you do your research, and have an in-depth, one-on-one consultation with a qualified surgeon to help you understand all of the factors that will contribute to the final outcome of your breast augmentation surgery. It’s important to understand the various surgical techniques, implant placements, and implant types and how each contributes to helping you achieve the most natural look and feel.

Surgical Techniques

There are multiple locations for incisions through which the implants may be placed.

Inframammary – At the base of the breast, just below the crease

Periareolar – On the lower border of the areola (the dark area around your nipple)

Transaxillary – Through the armpit

Transumbilical – Through the navel

Implant Placements:

The most natural results for breast augmentation is when the implant is placed beneath existing breast tissue and fat, or the pectoral muscle. Some women may not have the existing breast tissue for this type of placement.

Submuscular – beneath the pectoral muscle

Subglandular or submammary – in front of the pectoral muscle, immediately behind the breast tissue

Implant Types:

The amount of natural tissue in your breast will impact your final results and could change your approach for your plastic surgery. Lubbock surgeons will help you evaluate the amount of natural tissue you have to work with, and in cases where there is less native tissue or fat, they may recommend silicone over saline implants to reduce the risk of rippling. Options for implants include silicone gel-filled, saline-filled, form-stable, ultra-cohesive silicone gel-filled (known informally as “gummy bear”).

Implant size, texture, shape, and profile also affect the final look and feel. Post-procedure massages can impact the implants as well. Ultimately, each of these options need to be evaluated carefully with your doctor to ensure you select the right combination for your body type and your goals. Whether getting a breast reduction or augmentation or any other Plastic surgery, Lubbock plastic surgeon, Jane Rowley, can discuss your options so you achieve the best results for you.

Do Men Like Breast Implants?

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We sometimes do things to please other people. We want the people around us to be happy. I remember dating a guy in high school that liked my long hair and told me never to cut it. The relationship ended, I realized I really wanted my hair shorter. I had a great afternoon at the salon getting a new hairstyle, and decided that day that when something really mattered to me I didn’t want someone else dictating what I did with any part of my body.

 

Personal Decisions

If you are considering plastic surgery, Lubbock offers a board certified surgeon that can discuss with you exactly what your personal goals are for the aesthetics of your body. Obviously, cosmetic surgery is a much more life altering change than a haircut; which is all the more reason to know what you want in a plastic surgery procedure. Plastic surgery should be something you choose to do for yourself, and not let someone else dictate the results.

 

What do Men Think?

When researching whether or not men like breast augmentations, the results are all over the board. In many studies where men were asked about size, approximately 32.7% of men like a medium breast size, 24.4% liked women with larger breasts, 19.1% liked very large breasts, 15.5% prefered small breasts, and 8.3% of men chose very small breasts.

 

When it comes to the actual implant, some men prefer a more natural feeling implant. Many men will say they really don’t care about size as long as their partner is happy. In a more indepth survey, the real question wasn’t whether or not men liked women with large breasts, but what men did like in their partner. Men liked a woman that personally felt she was sexy, and acted confident.

 

If breast augmentation is something you are considering, decide the result you are hoping for and clearly communicate this to your doctor. You can discuss your decisions with your partner, but know the final choices with your surgery are yours to make.

 

Augmentation Choices

In Lubbock, plastic surgery can be a great experience with Dr. Rowley. During your patient consultation, she will explain your breast augmentation choices with breast implant sizes, materials, and shapes. The goal is that you are happy with the results of your surgery, and the look of your body. Ultimately, we try to please the men in our lives with a good meal and daily kindness. We welcome the input of others in many aspects of life. When it comes to your breasts, whether you choose large or small, fake or real, it’s about what you feel comfortable with. Decisions about our bodies are ultimately ours to make.

Understanding Your Breast Implant Options

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With all the talk of diets and weight loss, you would think that getting a tummy tuck is the most requested cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. But, it isn’t. The most requested procedure is breast augmentation. Women are concerned about lack of breast tissue, breast symmetry, or want to return to pre-pregnancy breast volume. When deciding to have a breast augmentation procedure, you should know the different breast implant options available for your plastic surgery. Lubbock is a great place to explore your options with Dr. Rowley, a board certified surgeon with the experience to find exactly what will fit your personal goals.

 

Saline Implants

These implants are similar to a water balloon filled with sterile salt water. They provide a firm, uniform shape, and if they leak, you have no need to worry about adverse effects on your body. Saline implants can tend to wrinkle, and some people believe they do not have a natural breast tissue feeling.

 

Silicone Implants

A silicone gel filled implant feels more like your natural breast tissue, and come more naturally tear dropped shaped or round. These implants are generally pre-filled before your plastic surgery. Lubbock patients need to know the risk of possible punctures of the implant during surgery, and also be aware of the need for periodic MRI’s or ultrasounds to check for leaks in the future.

 

The Ideal Implant

If you like the more natural feel of a silicone implant, but also want the peace of mind of a saline implant, then a structured implant may be the option you are looking for. This option features an inner shell surrounding an inner chamber which holds the inner saline filler. Then an outer shell surrounds the outer chamber that holds an outer saline filler. This structure gives ideal implants a more natural feeling as movement of the saline is more controlled, and eliminates concerns of a rupture that come with a silicone implant.

 

With Dr. Rowley and the option of the Ideal Implant, the place you want to be for a breast augmentation consultation is in Lubbock. Plastic surgery is a personal choice with so many personal options. Know your options and discover what is the perfect implant for your breast augmentation.