As an expert breast surgeon, Dr. David Funt regularly meets with women who are interested in having breast augmentation but have concerns about how their breasts will look. Specifically, they want assurance that their breasts will continue to look “natural” — even with implants. Fortunately, Dr. Funt is not only a skilled surgeon, but also someone with a strong eye for aesthetics. He has decades of experience augmenting the chest in a way that avoids appearing artificial.
Natural-Looking Breasts
For women whose primary concern is to keep the breasts looking realistic, the size of the breast is pivotal. Usually, the way other people can spot a breast procedure is when the breasts seem too large for a woman’s frame. Overly large implants are great for women who want a dramatic transformation, but those who want a natural look are better off choosing modest-sized implants that maintain a sense of proportion.
The shape of the implant can also play a big role. Historically, most women chose round implants for their augmentation, but “gummy bear” implants have become increasingly popular in the past decade. These implants are made of silicone and are shaped like a teardrop so that they better imitate the sloping shape of natural, youthful breasts.
Natural-Feeling Breasts
However, if a woman is primarily worried about how real her breasts will feel, then she should prioritize implant texture. Silicone gel implants feel much more like authentic breast tissue than saline implants. This applies not only to when someone else’s hand feels the breast, but also how it feels inside the body. Women with saline implants are more likely to say that they forget that they have implants altogether since it feels so natural.
Natural Materials
Although the risks for implant rupture are low, it is understandable for women to worry about the consequences of an implant rupture. All the implants Dr. Funt uses are extremely safe, but if safety is the primary concern, it may make sense to choose saline implants. Because saline implants are filled with sterile saltwater, a ruptured implant poses no health risk to the body – the body expels the saltwater easily. Meanwhile, a ruptured silicone implant should be removed quickly to prevent negative health repercussions.
Dr. Funt Can Review All Options
How you define “natural” ultimately determines which type of implant will make you the happiest. Dr. Funt is happy to review all the pros and cons with you during a consultation to help you attain the results you want. You can schedule an appointment with this top Long Island surgeon by calling his Roslyn Heights office or Woodmere office (516-295-0404).
