Ask Dr. Elliott: What is the Right Breast Implant for Me?

Although the primary purpose of breast augmentation surgery is to increase the size and volume of the breasts, I have learned in my decades of performing this procedure, that no two breast augmentation patients are the same. Every woman comes into her consultation with different needs, preferences, histories, and more. Breast augmentation, like any other cosmetic surgery procedure, is a deeply personal choice. To be more precise, women interested in undergoing breast augmentation have a series of deeply personal choices to make. This includes what breast implant to use during their surgery.

When patients ask me, what is the “right” breast implant for their needs, the answer is whichever ones will help provide the natural-looking results that they desire. This means choosing between several sizes, shapes, and textures. While certain breast implants may have advantages over others, this depends entirely on the patient’s aesthetic preferences and the final results they hope to achieve from their surgery. While I am always happy to lend my expertise and help guide my patients towards a choice that I feel will be most beneficial and satisfying, it is ultimately up to them.

In the video below, I discuss what factors breast augmentation patients should be aware of when choosing their breast implants:

It’s important for patients to take their time in the lead-up to a plastic surgery procedure. This is especially true before breast augmentation due to the series of decisions that are required before surgery. During a breast augmentation consultation, I talk with my patients about their needs and preferences and present all the available options to help guide them towards a final decision they will be happy with for years to come. For more information or if you would like to begin discussing a breast augmentation procedure, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a consultation. You can also stay up-to-date with cosmetic surgery tips, news, and more by following me on Facebook and Twitter.