18 Jan Breast Implants: Bigger is Better in Australia
Trends come in waves, and that’s true of cosmetic surgery as well as clothes! Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center specializes in breast augmentation, which is the enhancement of the breasts via breast implants, and in the past few years there’s been a trend towards smaller and completely natural-looking breast implants. Such a look is still in high demand, but if we look to Australia it seems like the trend for bigger implants is on the way back.
Trends are typically thought to go through a 20-year cycle. If the same holds true with breast implants as it does boot-cut jeans and platform shoes, then we’re right on track. Larger, video vixen-esque breast implants were at an all-time high in the late 1980s. Breast implants today are designed to last a lifetime, but ever since breast augmentation became available women have tended to stick with their breast implants for 10 – 15 years before deciding to shake things up.
That’s part of the beauty of breast implants. You can always change the shape, size, texture, placement, and type to adjust to your own changing lifestyle and aesthetic preference. If you’ve been thinking about breast augmentation or you already have breast implants and want to go bigger, you’re in good company.
Size Matters with Breast Implants
According to cosmetic surgeons down under, the trend toward bigger breast implants was gaining steam even before COVID. Specifically, some women were asking for the “artificial look.” However, once the pandemic began and lockdowns started, surgeons reported an absolute surge in requests for these procedures. These doctors say part of the influx of requests is simply because people are spending more time looking in the mirror and have the opportunity right now to stay at home recovering without having to take extra time off work. However, that doesn’t necessarily explain the trend towards bigger and “fake-looking” breasts.
Women mean different things when they say artificial—and, as we can see, it’s sometimes meant in a positive manner. There is a certain size capacity for each woman based on her frame and current weight. This will be different for every woman, but, for example, a woman who weighs 110 pounds and is a size XXS probably isn’t going to naturally be a DD cup (or even a C cup in many instances). For this patient, getting an artificial look might mean going to a cup size C or higher, while such a size would look completely natural on a woman with a larger frame.
It’s All About Location
However, the size of the implants themselves is just one factor when considering how natural or artificial you’d like the outcome to look. There’s also the issue of placement. There are two places where breast implants can be put: either below or above the chest muscles. Typically, and especially for slender patients, putting implants under the muscle offers a more natural look. This also requires a little longer recovery since it’s a more aggressive procedure, but for those who want an organic appearance it’s very much worth it.
There’s also the shape consideration. Breast implants come in all kinds of shapes, from the very natural teardrop to round. Of course, the rounder the implant the more artificial it will look. All of these choices come down to what you want the outcome to be, and there’s nothing “wrong” with going very natural or super artificial. It’s your body and your surgery. Choosing the right doctor is paramount to achieving the results you really want, safely.
Gorgeous Breast Implants
A reputable doctor listens to you and works with you to determine the kind of aesthetic you’re after. A before and after gallery is a great way to gauge if this is a match for you. Look for patients with similar before photos and seek out after photos that accomplish the look you have in mind. If you’re part of the trending bigger is better crowd, is that something the surgeon will (and has!) achieved? If you want an all-natural look, how does the surgeon’s gallery reflect that?
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