The search for natural looking breast implants can usually begin with a patient looking at the types, then imagining what you will look like following the procedure, and how big is too big.
Overall, the biggest concern you will have, though, is whether your figure will look natural.
Your first stop is usually going to be looking at the various types of implants available - saline or silicone.
Some argue that saline is safer because saline is a natural substance in your body.
Many are unwavering on silicone's ability at making a more natural looking and feeling breast.
Also, smooth or textured? The decision to go with smooth or textured surfaces with regard to a natural looking result depends on the concern you have about getting a scar capsule surrounding the breast implant, called capsular contracture.
It is this scarring that can result in hard or malformed breasts.
The textured ones tend to create a kind of porous surface to which the tissue can adhere, thus preventing the formation of a scar capsule.
As you consider shape, you can be assured that both the round and the teardrop shape have been shown in testing to have little to no aesthetic difference.
When thinking about the cosmetic surgery procedure, incision placement is extremely important.
There are three types of incisions.
1 - The first is peri-areolar, or around the areola, which is the most common.
Keep in mind that a few ducts may be cut during this procedure, but that should not stop your ability to breastfeed.
Many women have successfully nursed after augmentation surgery.
This incision heals well, and is not readily visible, due to its proximity to the whiter skin adjacent to the areola.
2 - The second incision type is beneath the breast, called inframammary.
Beneath the fold makes for an imperceptible incision.
The breast tissue is not affected at all, and heals quite well.
3 - The third approach is the transaxillary approach, or under the arm.
For surgeons, they are more difficult of an approach due to the inability to see the insertion point; however, the incision is most certainly away from the breast area, and the only notable issue following surgery aside from the normal recovery issues associated with an enhancement surgery is the inability to shave in the area of the incision until completely healed.
Whether you decide to go over the muscle or under the muscle will be the next decision to make.
You are less likely to have any scar capsule with a textured implant over the muscle, subglandular.
If you are a B cup or larger, a natural look will be achieved by going over the muscle, and those results will be reflected a few weeks following surgery.
With a smooth one over the muscle, however, there is an increased rate of scar capsule occurrence, and thinner women may be more susceptible to being able to see the edges of the implant through the skin.
When a subpectoral, or under the muscle, approach is taken, smooth implants will ensure a low occurrence of capsular contracture.
Thinner women will see a more robust look, as the muscle will help to add to the bulk, and the edge of the implants is unseen and a more natural look is achieved.
The recovery, however, is considerably lengthier.
The breasts will likely not settle into their final shape for several months, especially if engaging in exercise.
Whatever approach you choose, please make sure you investigate all aspects thoroughly prior to making your final decision.