Breast Implants Raleigh
Raleigh Breast Augmentation Surgeon Sees Demand for Natural-appearing Breast Augmentation
Appropriate breast implant size and position are a plastic surgeon’s ability to create a natural looking pocket for the implant. This skill is absolutely imperative. The concept that any woman can “go any size” is absolutely untrue; that is, if a patient seeking breast augmentation desires a result that is in harmony with her body as a whole.
The second critical factor is implant position. A natural, aesthetically-pleasing breast appears soft and supple, has a slight ‘droop’ to it (i.e. it doesn’t look ‘stuck on’ the chest), and is much fuller in its lower than in its upper half. In profile, the upper half should be a nearly straight, gentle slope to the nipple, and below the nipple full and curved going back to the chest wall. If the implant is not placed precisely (or is too large), then this appearance will not be achieved.
One common error in implant position is placement that is too high on the chest. This results in breasts that have more volume above the nipple than below. This look appears unattractive and artificial. Ideally, the center of a breast implant should be positioned immediately behind the nipple. When implants are placed too high, the upper half of the breast is too full and is convex in profile, a distinctly unnatural appearance.
Another obvious indication of Breast Implants vs. natural breasts that are implants that are placed too far apart. Ideally, the lateral margin of the breast should project just beyond the lateral margin of the chest wall. This creates the upper half of the ‘hourglass figure’. The medial border of the breast should begin at or just medial to the edge of the sternum. If a pocket is not created appropriately, there will be a gaping space between the breasts that looks quite unnatural.
Not surprisingly, implants can also be positioned too close together. This too can create an unnatural or ‘done’ appearance.
There should be no visible scars as a result of breast augmentation surgery. In most cases a tiny incision around the areola where there is a transition in color of the nipple skin to breast skin will fade so that it is virtually imperceptible.
The goal of aesthetic plastic surgery today is to provide a natural, not “done” result. When performed expertly, friends and family of an aesthetic surgery patient will often comment that a patient looks great, but can’t put their finger on what the change is. Good plastic surgery doesn’t look like surgery, it just looks good.
Dr. Michael Law is a board certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2002 he moved his successful Beverly Hills practice to Raleigh, NC to be near family and raise a family of his own. Dr. Law lives in Raleigh with his wife and two young sons. He provides his expertise to plastic surgeon nationwide in journals and at medical meetings.
Dr. Law has been featured in many national magazines, news reports, and television programs although he has declined invitations to participate in plastic surgery reality shows.
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If you are considering breast augmentation, Dr. Law can be reached at (919) 256-0900, or by visiting www.michaellawmd.com.
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