Types of Breast Augmentation? Everything We've Learned from 20 Years of Research.

I'm looking into breast augmentation,

but there are so many types

that I don't know which one to choose.

I've heard there's also fat grafting, not just implants —

I'd like to know how each one differs.

Which one would be the best way to go?

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Hello! We are U&U Plastic Surgery, a clinic that performs breast surgery only.

Some of you reading this may also have heard of a method called 'stem cells.'

But in terms of augmentation, there are currently 2 ways to enlarge the breasts.

- Implants

- Fat grafting

Here, 'stem cell' breast augmentation falls under 'fat grafting.'

In other words, to decide which method suits you, it is enough to ask one question: do you need implants, or is fat grafting sufficient?

Some of you may feel uneasy about the very idea of placing an implant inside your body.

That is why many people start with fat grafting, end up unhappy with the result, and later have implant surgery.

But when you switch to implants

after fat grafting,

there are risks.

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First,

Asymmetry after implant surgery

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After fat grafting, over time some of the fat is absorbed and some remains.

In other words, the breasts are left in an uneven, lumpy state.

What happens if implant surgery is performed in this state?

The implant may be pushed further to one side, leaving the two breasts slightly out of symmetry.

Second,

Fat necrosis and calcification

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Cells that fail to survive after fat grafting give rise to fat necrosis.

Fat necrosis makes the breast tissue hard.

In other words, it becomes difficult to create the space for the implant during surgery.

Even if a space for the implant can be created, the risk of complications may become higher.

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There are further risks to implant surgery after fat grafting, such as thinning skin or slower recovery after surgery.

That is why approaching it with the mindset of 'I want breast surgery, but let me start with whatever feels less daunting' is dangerous.

The point is that you should be clear about the breast shape you want, and make the choice that matches it.

So in which cases are fat grafting

and implants each the right choice?

Looking only at before-and-after photos in reviews,

I can't really tell the difference,

so I don't know what criteria

I should use to choose..

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The key advantages of fat grafting are softness and naturalness.

In other words, it is an option for those who already have a certain amount of breast tissue.

It may suit those who want to refine their breast line rather than go up by 2 cup sizes or more.

The key advantages of implants, on the other hand, are definite volume and shape.

It is the right option for those who want to enlarge their breasts by n cup sizes or more after surgery.

Implants can also be adjusted in size / height / width, in units of cc. This helps improve asymmetry such as uneven breasts or a pigeon chest.

Honestly, implants seem like

the right way to go for me,

but I've never had major surgery like this,

so I'm worried.

And from what I've found, implants

come with quite a few complications too..

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That is a perfectly understandable concern.

But there is a new surgical technique that can put those worries to rest.

It is called Preservé — a surgery that places the implant while aiming to preserve the patient's own tissue.

With an option like this available, we hope you won't worry too much about implant surgery.

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Even once you have chosen a type of breast surgery, we expect one question will simply lead to another.

Surgical complications / recovery period / aftercare, and so on..

We will close this article by sharing a resource that gathers the information you may be curious about in one place.

[Free information PDF]

Breast augmentation Q&As held over 2 years in a moms' community

The complete Q&A collection

Types of breast augmentation

Over the past 2 years, we held Q&A sessions on breast augmentation in a moms' community.

We answered questions not only about complications, but also from those weighing important life stages such as childbirth / pregnancy.

U&U Plastic Surgery currently keeps to a rule of 3 surgeries / 6 consultations per surgeon per day.

Since we cannot help everyone in person, we select and share online the Q&As we have answered.

[Free PDF] A 2-Year Collection of Breast Augmentation Q&As from a Moms' Community

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Thank you for reading this long article. This has been U&U Plastic Surgery.

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