Breast Implant Surgery: What Size and Incision Location Are Right for Me?

🩺 Everything About Breast Implant Augmentation

Breast augmentation is more than simply increasing volume.

It aims to create beauty that harmonizes

with each person’s body type.

In this article,

we have carefully organized the key points about breast implant augmentation,

including the purpose of surgery, factors to consider when choosing a size,

and the characteristics of each incision location.

✅ Surgical Purpose and Size Selection: What Matters Most?

The main purpose of breast augmentation is

natural and harmonious aesthetic enhancement.

In the past, there was a tendency to prefer large implants

of 300cc or more,

but recently,

smaller and more natural sizes

that take into account the body type and skin elasticity

of Korean women have become popular.

An excessively large size can

make body proportions look unnatural

or cause discomfort,

so it is important to choose

an appropriately sized implant.

During consultations, Bliss supports patients in finding

the size that feels most beautiful by considering both

the ideal image they want and their own body type.

Trying on implant samples directly

is also a good method.

Through this, you may discover a preferred size

that is different from what you first had in mind.

✅ Characteristics of Each Breast Implant Incision Site

Breast implants are

mainly inserted through four incision sites.

Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages,

so it is important to choose the appropriate one

by considering your skin condition and lifestyle.

1️⃣ Areola Incision

✔ Features

• After making an incision along

the areolar border, the implant is inserted

• A method that hides the scar by

making the incision along the areolar border

✔ Advantages

The scar is so inconspicuous that it is barely visible

The insertion path is short,

allowing for detailed design

If pain is quantified,

an underarm incision would be 100,

and an areola incision would be around 10,

so compared with other incision methods,

the pain is significantly less

You can return to daily life immediately after surgery

: Unlike an underarm incision,

there are no restrictions on arm use,

so as long as you avoid excessive impact or bumping,

it does not greatly affect daily life

✔ Disadvantages

Because the glandular tissue may be

partially affected during surgery,

there is a risk of duct damage and sensory changes

It may affect breastfeeding function

It is difficult to apply if the areola is small

📌 Recommended for

✅ Cases where the areola is large enough ✅ Cases where you want to hide the scar as much as possible 2️⃣ Inframammary Fold Incision

✔ Features

An incision is made in the fold between the breast and the rib cage,

and the implant is inserted

The most traditional and common incision method

✔ Advantages

Because the incision site is close to the breast,

implant insertion is easy and precise

The surgery time is short,

and the risk of bleeding or infection is low

The implant can be inserted without damage

If needed, revision surgery is easy

(the existing incision site can be used)

✔ Disadvantages

When wearing a bikini or clothing with a lot of exposure,

the scar in the inframammary fold may be visible

If you are prone to scarring,

there is a risk of pigmentation changes

📌 Recommended for

✅ Cases where you want fast recovery and stability ✅ Cases where you want a large implant size ✅ Cases where you are considering the possibility of revision surgery 3️⃣ Underarm Incision

✔ Features

An incision is made along the underarm fold,

and the implant is inserted

The path the implant travels to the breast

is the longest

✔ Advantages

Because there is no direct incision on the breast,

the breast itself does not have a scar

Aesthetically preferred by patients who want to avoid visible scars

✔ Disadvantages

Due to the incision location,

the distance for implant insertion is long,

making the procedure more difficult

Because the insertion path is formed upward and downward,

there is a possibility of superior migration

(the implant moving upward)

The implant may flip over

A scar may remain in the underarm area,

so it may be visible when wearing sleeveless clothing

Because muscle dissection is extensive,

pain can be severe

📌 Recommended for

✅ Cases where you do not want an incision scar left on the breast 4️⃣ Umbilical Incision

✔ Features

A method in which the inside of the navel is incised

and the implant is pushed upward

Only applicable to saline implants

(after inserting the implant,

saline is filled into it)

Silicone implants are not possible

✔ Advantages

Because the incision is inside the navel,

the scar is not visible externally

There is less burden in scar management

✔ Disadvantages

The applicable implant types are limited

(only saline is possible)

Since silicone implants are now the mainstream,

this method is rarely used

Because the implant insertion path is long,

it is difficult to correct implant position and the possibility of complications is higher↑

Fine breast design is difficult

Currently, this is almost never performed

💡 Conclusion: Choosing What Is Right for Me Matters

Breast augmentation is a very personal decision.

A plastic surgery specialist will fully understand

the result the patient wants,

and recommend an appropriate size and method

based on body type and skin condition.

Above all, for results that the patient can ultimately be satisfied with,

sufficient consultation with an experienced medical team

is essential.

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