Breast Augmentation: Criteria to Check Before Size for Long-Lasting Satisfaction

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I am Seong Hyeon-ju, director of 청담오케이의원.

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When considering breast augmentation,

questions such as

“By how many cup sizes can I increase?”

and

“Will the implants look natural?”

are often the first to come to mind.

However, actual satisfaction

is not determined by size alone.

Whether your current body shape and the width of your rib cage,

skin elasticity,

and the proportions of your shoulders and waist have all been taken into account

may be more important.

Even if you have looked through many reviews,

you may still be concerned about whether you will achieve the same result

with your body shape.

That is why today,

before deciding on breast augmentation,

we will look together at

which criteria may be useful to consider.

Table of Contents
1. Breast augmentation: Proportion is more important than size. 2. Body-shape analysis to check before implants 3. In these cases, it is better to make a more careful decision. 4. What to check for long-lasting satisfaction

1. Breast augmentation: Proportion is more important than size.

The reason for considering breast augmentation

is not simply to increase volume.

Many people consider it because they want to improve how their clothes fit

or create better balance in their upper body.

What matters at this point

is not how many cc are used.

It is how well they harmonize with your current body shape.

The width of the rib cage, shoulder proportions,

the waistline, the position where the breasts begin,

and symmetry between the two sides

must all be considered together.

This may help

with planning a natural silhouette.

Everyone has

a different body shape.

Even when the same implants are used,

the way they look

can vary from person to person.

2. Body-shape analysis to check before implants

In breast augmentation,

the type of implant is also important.

However, before that,

it is necessary to understand your current body shape.

We assess whether your skin has sufficient elasticity,

how much existing breast tissue you have,

and the distance between your breasts,

as well as the shape of your rib cage.

In addition, we need to consider

not only the silhouette seen from the front,

but also how it looks from the side and at an angle.

A line that can provide long-lasting satisfaction

is more important than an excessive change.

Making the breasts unconditionally larger

is not suitable for everyone.

The process of considering together

the approach that suits your body shape

is important.

3. In these cases, it is better to make a more careful decision.

Breast augmentation

is not applied in the same way

to everyone.

In the following cases,

sufficient consultation

and careful consideration may be needed.

• When skin elasticity is significantly lacking

• When weight changes frequently

• When it is difficult to secure sufficient recovery time

• When the expected change differs greatly from your current body shape

• When there is significant asymmetry between the two sides

For these factors, rather than deciding whether to undergo surgery,

it is important to first determine

which approach is appropriate.

Just because you want surgery

does not mean that surgery is always performed.

After thoroughly analyzing your current condition,

it is necessary to decide together

on an appropriate approach.

4. What to check for long-lasting satisfaction

With breast augmentation,

the recovery process

is as important as the day of surgery.

Swelling or discomfort

may vary from person to person,

and the changes that occur over time

also need to be monitored.

In addition, choosing an excessive size

may place a burden on the body,

depending on your body shape.

Making the breasts much larger

does not always lead to satisfaction.

It is important to consider the overall proportions

that extend beyond the breasts to the shoulders, collarbones, waist,

and pelvis.

Design is not about looking only at the front.

The side, angled views, and movement must also be considered

to help plan a balanced line.

Safety

is the basis of every surgery.

When creating a surgical plan,

it is important to thoroughly assess your current condition

and receive an explanation in advance

about the recovery process

and possible side effects.

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