Breast augmentation can enhance breast size, improve proportions, and create a fuller shape for women who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their breasts. At Funt Aesthetics, Dr. David K. Funt is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with decades of experience in cosmetic surgery. His approach focuses on selecting an implant and surgical plan that complement the patient’s natural proportions and aesthetic goals.
Women choose breast augmentation for many different reasons, including naturally small breasts, asymmetry, or volume loss after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging. The procedure uses breast implants to add volume and shape, with choices tailored to the patient’s anatomy and preferences.
The Benefits of Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation can create noticeable changes in breast size and shape while helping improve overall body proportions. Some reasons patients choose the procedure include:
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A fuller, more feminine breast shape
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Improved balance between the breasts and the rest of the body
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Better symmetry between the breasts
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Restored volume after pregnancy or weight loss
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More clothing and bra options
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Greater confidence in breast appearance
The goal is not simply to make the breasts larger, but to create a result that fits the patient’s frame and desired look.
Which Breast Implant Type Is Best for You?
Dr. Funt offers different implant options to accommodate individual preferences and anatomy. Implant fill, size, profile, and shape all influence the final result.
During the consultation, these choices are reviewed together so patients can understand how each option may affect breast appearance, feel, incision size, and long-term care.
Saline Implants
Saline implants feature sterile salt water inside a silicone outer shell. Because they can be inserted before being filled, saline implants may allow for a smaller incision in some cases.
If a saline implant ruptures, the implant typically deflates as the saline is absorbed by the body. Surgery is still needed to remove and replace the implant shell if the patient chooses to restore the breast volume.
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants contain silicone gel within a silicone shell. Many patients choose silicone because the gel tends to feel more like natural breast tissue, particularly in those with less existing breast tissue.
Because silicone implants are inserted prefilled, the incision may be larger than one used for certain saline implants. Silicone implant rupture can sometimes occur without obvious symptoms, so appropriate follow-up and imaging may be recommended over time.
Teardrop-Shaped Implants
Teardrop-shaped, or anatomically shaped, implants are designed to create greater fullness in the lower breast and a gradual slope toward the upper breast.
This shape may be appropriate for some patients seeking a specific breast contour. Implant shape is only one part of treatment planning, however, and shaped implants can create an unusual appearance if they rotate. Dr. Funt can discuss whether a round or shaped implant better suits the patient’s anatomy and goals.
How to Choose Your Ideal Implant Size and Shape
Choosing an implant is about more than selecting a cup size. The width of the chest, the amount of existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, implant profile, and overall body proportions all affect what looks natural and balanced.
Some patients want a subtle increase in volume, while others prefer more noticeable fullness. During the consultation, Dr. Funt discusses the available sizes, shapes, and materials and helps determine which options can best create the desired aesthetic while remaining appropriate for the patient’s anatomy.
Is Breast Augmentation Right for You?
Breast augmentation may be appropriate for women who are dissatisfied with naturally small breasts, uneven breast size, or volume loss after pregnancy, aging, or weight changes.
Good candidates should be in appropriate overall health and have realistic expectations about surgery and recovery. It is also important to understand that breast implants are not lifetime devices and may require monitoring, revision, or replacement in the future.
Why Choose Funt Aesthetics for Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation requires careful attention to anatomy, proportions, implant selection, and surgical technique. Dr. David K. Funt is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed extensive training in both general and plastic surgery and has more than 25 years of recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
His experience includes a broad range of cosmetic breast and body procedures, allowing treatment to be planned around each patient’s anatomy rather than a standard implant choice. Dr. Funt performs surgery in an AAAASF-accredited facility in Woodmere with support from board-certified anesthesiologists and an experienced clinical team. At Funt Aesthetics, the focus is on thoughtful planning, patient safety, and breast enhancement that looks balanced with the rest of the body.
Explore Breast Augmentation in Long Island & Nassau County, NY
Breast augmentation can add volume, improve symmetry, and create breast proportions that better match a patient’s goals. Funt Aesthetics offers individualized implant selection and surgical planning for patients throughout Long Island and Nassau County, NY. To discuss breast implant options and determine whether augmentation is right for you, call 516-295-0404 to schedule a consultation with Funt Aesthetics.
