Choosing your future breast implant size is one of the fun but also the most challenging parts of a breast augmentation. At New Orleans Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Russell Hendrick helps patients select implants based on body shape, tissue characteristics, and the final look they want to achieve. It is completely doable for patients to find a breast implant size that looks natural for their body based on their anatomy to improve symmetry and create a proportionate look.
Understanding the Breast Implant Choices Available
What breast implant sizes and styles are available with Dr. Hendrick?
Breast augmentation is not limited to one implant style or one standard size range. Dr. Hendrick offers breast augmentation using either breast implants or, in some cases, fat grafting to increase breast size and improve shape. During consultation, your implant choices are narrowed based on your anatomy, the amount of breast tissue you currently have, and the overall appearance you want.
Breast implant options commonly reviewed include:
- Silicone implants vs. Saline implants
- Different implant sizes based on your body proportions
- Implant placement in front of or under the pectoral muscle
- Incision options such as inframammary or periareolar placement
Dr. Hendrick will review the advantages and disadvantages of silicone and saline implants in detail. For the most natural-looking result, the best implant is one that fits your frame without adding volume for its own sake.
Matching Implant Size to Your Frame for the Most Natural Result
Which breast implant size is the most natural-looking?
The most natural-looking implant size is not the same for every patient. A natural result depends on how the implant fits your chest width, breast base, tissue thickness, and skin quality. Dr. Hendrick approaches implant sizing by listening carefully to how you want your breasts to look, then making recommendations that support those goals without creating a result that appears disproportionate.
Factors that usually guide natural-looking implant sizing include:
- Your chest width and natural breast footprint
- The amount of existing breast tissue you have
- Your skin elasticity and how much stretch the tissue can support
- Whether you want a subtle enhancement or a more noticeable change
- How the implant will look with your overall body proportions
A natural-looking result is usually one that looks intentional on your frame, not simply larger. Dr. Hendrick’s role is to help you choose an implant size that enhances shape and balance while still fitting your anatomy and preferences.
Combining Lift and Implants without Sacrificing a Natural Appearance
Will a breast lift with implants still look natural?
Yes, a breast lift with implants can still look natural when the surgical plan matches the degree of sagging and volume loss. Dr. Hendrick notes that after pregnancy or significant weight loss, some patients develop both breast deflation and excess skin. In these situations, implants alone may add volume but not correct the breast’s position. A breast lift may need to be performed in conjunction with or prior to augmentation so that the final breast shape looks supported and proportionate.
A breast lift with implants may be recommended when:
- Breast volume has decreased after pregnancy or weight loss
- Excess skin is contributing to breast sagging
- The nipple position needs to be elevated
- Implants alone would not create the best breast shape
- A more balanced and youthful contour is the goal
This combination can still look natural because it addresses more than size alone. Dr. Hendrick uses your consultation to determine whether a lift is necessary so that the final result looks harmonious rather than simply larger.
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Planning for Future Changes in Implant Size or Implant Removal
What if I want to change my breast implant size later?
Breast implants are not lifetime devices, and Dr. Hendrick notes that they do require maintenance procedures over time. In many cases, implants have been known to last for a decade or moreS, but changes in your goals, body, or implant condition may lead you to consider a revision. Some patients later decide they want a different size, while others may prefer implant removal or another breast procedure to maintain shape.
Future changes patients may consider include:
- Exchanging implants for a larger size
- Exchanging implants for a smaller size
- Revising implants because of changes in breast shape over time
- Removing implants and discussing other options for breast contour
- Combining implant revision with another breast procedure when needed
The important point is that your breast augmentation plan should account for both current goals and long-term flexibility. Dr. Hendrick will help you understand what is realistic now and what options remain available if your preferences change later.
Schedule Your Breast Implant Consultation with Dr. Russell Hendrick Today
Scheduling a consultation is the best way to determine which breast implant size and style will look most natural on your body. Dr. Hendrick will evaluate your anatomy, discuss silicone and saline implant options, and explain whether implant placement or a breast lift will be needed to support your result.
Ready to explore breast augmentation in New Orleans, LA? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Hendrick today.