Top 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size and Shape in Portland

A Guide to Aesthetic Breast Augmentation Goals and Proportions

When considering breast augmentation, selecting the appropriate implant size and shape for is pivotal. This guide offers comprehensive tips to help women understand the key factors that influence their decision, aiming to achieve an outcome that is both aesthetically pleasing and harmonious with their body’s natural proportions.

1. Understand the Basics of Size and Shape

Choosing the right size and shape for breast implants involves understanding their basic classifications. Implants are measured in cubic centimeters (cc's), which determine the volume. Shape options include round, which can enhance the upper breast fullness, and teardrop, which mimics the natural slope and is fuller at the bottom. The choice should consider your body frame, existing breast tissue, and desired aesthetic effect.

Accurate measurements of chest width, current breast volume, and skin quality are essential in recommending implants that will achieve balance and proportionality.

2. Consider Your Lifestyle and Future Plans

Lifestyle and long-term plans significantly influence implant choice. Active individuals or those engaged in sports might opt for smaller or lighter implants to avoid discomfort. It’s also important to consider how life events like pregnancy might alter breast size and shape naturally, potentially impacting the longevity of augmentation results.

Discussing these factors helps ensure the implants complement your lifestyle without compromising future life changes.

3. Visualize Your New Look with Advanced Technology

Modern 3D imaging technology allows for a virtual preview of different implant sizes and shapes on your body. This helps in making an informed decision by providing a realistic view of potential outcomes. You can experiment with various options and see simulated results, which can guide your final choice more effectively.

This technology is invaluable for aligning expectations with realistic surgical outcomes.

4. Reflect on Your Aesthetic Goals

Defining your reasons for seeking breast augmentation and what you hope to achieve helps guide the implant selection process. Whether you desire a dramatic change or a subtle enhancement, your goals should directly influence the type of implant you choose. Bringing photos or examples of preferred looks to your consultation can be useful in establishing clear aesthetic objectives.

This process ensures that the chosen implants will enhance your overall physique in the desired manner.

5. Pay Attention to Skin and Tissue Characteristics

The quality of your skin and breast tissue is critical in selecting an appropriate implant type and size. Thinner skin or less natural breast tissue may necessitate specific implant types or placements to achieve a natural appearance. For instance, submuscular placement can be more suitable for achieving a natural look in patients with minimal natural breast tissue.

Assessing these factors thoroughly can help in selecting an implant that blends well with your natural features, aiming for durability and aesthetic harmony.

Choosing the right breast implants can seem daunting, given the many factors to consider such as your aesthetic desires, physical traits, and lifestyle demands. But don’t worry, we're here to help simplify this complex decision and support you every step of the way.

Hi, I’m Dr. Aaron Gilson

As a board-certified plastic surgeon with fellowship training in aesthetic surgery, I have always been passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal vision of beauty and confidence. My approach combines meticulous attention to detail, advanced surgical techniques, and a compassionate understanding of each patient's unique desires and concerns. I believe that breast augmentation is more than just a procedure—it's a transformative journey that can significantly enhance one’s self-esteem and quality of life. By providing personalized care and leveraging the latest innovations in the field, I am dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives the best possible outcomes, tailored to harmonize with their body and aspirations. Whether you're looking to restore volume lost to time or pregnancy, or simply enhance your natural contours, I am here to support and guide you through every step of your enhancement journey.

Benefits of Breast Augmentation at Gilson Plastic Surgery

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Enhanced Self-Confidence

Many women experience a significant boost in self-esteem and body confidence following breast augmentation.

Improved Proportion and Balance

Breast augmentation can help balance body proportions, making the bust more in harmony with the rest of the body.

Customizable Results

Breast augmentation allows for considerable customization in terms of size, shape, and profile, enabling patients to achieve a look that feels truly personalized and fitting to their body frame and aesthetic goals

Start your Journey

1

What are you looking for?

A few questions over the phone will help us align your goals with possible treatments and secure an appointment to discuss these further. This is your journey, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.

2

Consultation.

This is an opportunity for you to talk about your aesthetic goals, what you hope to achieve through surgery, and any concerns you may have. This conversation sets the stage for an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and desires.

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Treatment

Together we will come up with a treatment plan to best achieve your goals. While surgical treatments can offer long-lasting and dramatic transformations, non-surgical treatments can provide a less invasive alternative with minimal downtime, catering to a range of aesthetic goals and personal preferences. We’ll work together to find a treatment plan that aligns best with your wishes and desires.

Are you ready to start your aesthetic journey?