[M Medi] In Breast Augmentation, Planning a Body-Type-Specific Surgery Is More Important Than Cost

Among consumers considering breast augmentation, the importance of a surgical plan tailored to an individual’s body type has recently become greater than simply comparing the cost of breast surgery. In the past, demand for breast surgery centered on simply increasing volume, but recently the atmosphere has shifted toward valuing a natural breast line and overall body balance.

In particular, since the appropriate implant size and surgical direction can vary depending on shoulder width, chest wall structure, chest thickness, and skeletal proportions, many say that thorough preoperative consultation and body-type analysis are important. Excessive breast enlargement can lead to unnatural results or long-term discomfort, so a customized approach that considers each person’s condition is important.

Even among consumers reading breast surgery reviews, natural movement and harmony with body type are now considered more important than simply larger volume.

Because the surgical method and design direction may also differ depending on individual concerns such as sagging breasts or lack of volume, a sufficient consultation process with the medical team is becoming more important.

In particular, a body-type-specific consultation system that considers each person’s skeletal structure, upper-body balance, and lifestyle can be utilized.

Rather than using only the desired cup size as the 기준, this approach is good for establishing an appropriate surgical plan by comprehensively analyzing height and weight, bra size, skin elasticity, and the condition of the existing breast tissue to design an individual surgical direction.

Director Yoon Hong-sang of AB Plastic Surgery said, "Recently, demand for 'natural volume that is not excessive' and 'a breast line that suits the body type' has been increasing, and cases that also consider exercise habits, skin condition, and tissue characteristics are also on the rise," adding, "As consumers increasingly value a natural silhouette and movement, there is a stronger tendency to prefer personalized design consultations over standardized surgery."

The implant selection process is also important not only in terms of brand comparison, but also by considering texture, movement, and tissue compatibility together.

Choosing an implant that does not match an individual body type can become a factor that lowers satisfaction, such as capsular contracture or asymmetry, so sufficient consultation and a precise diagnostic process are necessary. In addition, rather than selecting a hospital based only on breast surgery cost, it is necessary to check the safety system and whether the medical staff has relevant experience.

Director Yoon said, "In a situation where the clear trend is to prefer a design that blends naturally with one’s own body type rather than an indiscriminately larger size, customized consultation that comprehensively considers an individual’s skeletal structure, skin condition, and lifestyle can be an important factor in increasing surgical satisfaction," adding, "Rather than an event-driven approach, it is important to sufficiently consider safety and body-type suitability, and it is also good to check whether a dedicated anesthesiologist participates in the surgery process and manages the patient’s condition before and after surgery, as well as the anesthesia process."