Gangnam Plastic Surgery Clinic: Understanding the Types of Breast Augmentation

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Understanding the Types of Breast Augmentation

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Breast augmentation is one of the representative plastic surgery procedures that many people consider in order to create a beautiful body line. Through surgery that increases breast size or improves breast shape, it is possible to boost confidence and complete a more balanced figure.

But did you know that there are several different methods of breast augmentation?

The main methods include surgery using implants, surgery using autologous fat, and hybrid breast augmentation, which combines implants and autologous fat. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it is important to choose the appropriate surgical method based on your body type and what you want.

Breast Augmentation Using Implants

Breast augmentation using implants is one of the most commonly performed breast enlargement procedures. It works by inserting various types of implants to increase volume, and it has the advantage of allowing the desired size and shape to be adjusted more precisely.

Implant insertion methods can largely be divided into three types.

• Armpit incision: The scar is not very noticeable, but the technical difficulty is relatively high.

• Inframammary incision: This method inserts the implant through an incision along the fold beneath the breast, allowing for more precise surgery.

• Areolar incision: This method inserts the implant through an incision around the nipple, and its advantage is that the scar after surgery is hardly visible.

Breast augmentation using implants can be an effective option for those who want a larger volume or have a body type with insufficient fat.

Breast Augmentation Using Autologous Fat

Autologous fat breast augmentation is a method of harvesting your own fat and transplanting it into the breasts. Fat is suctioned from areas such as the thighs, abdomen, or sides, then refined and injected into the breasts.

• Natural feel and shape: Because it uses your own fat rather than an artificial implant, the breasts feel much more natural.

• Almost no visible scarring: No incision is needed, and because the fat is injected using a fine cannula, there is less concern about scarring.

• Body contouring effect: Since fat is removed from areas with more fat (such as the abdomen or thighs), you can achieve breast enlargement while also refining your body line.

However, it is important to note that some of the transplanted fat may be absorbed, and 2 to 3 additional procedures may be needed to achieve the desired size.

Hybrid Breast Augmentation

Hybrid breast augmentation is a method that combines implants and autologous fat grafting. It is characterized by creating the desired size with implants while also injecting fat to form a more natural and soft volume.

• Shape retention of implants + naturalness of autologous fat: You can achieve both the definite volume effect of implants and the soft feel of autologous fat at the same time.

• Breast line refinement: When using implants alone, boundaries may appear or the shape may look awkward, but adding autologous fat can create a more natural breast line.

• Customized surgery suited to body type: Areas lacking fat can be supplemented with implants, while areas needing volume can be filled with fat, allowing for more detailed design.

Thanks to these advantages, hybrid breast augmentation has been gaining popularity recently and is becoming a good option for those who want a more natural result.

Breast augmentation is not simply about increasing size; it is a procedure that should be chosen carefully according to an individual's body type and desired style.

• If you want large, full breasts? → Implant breast augmentation

• If you want a natural feel? → Autologous fat breast augmentation

• If you want both breast shape and feel? → Hybrid breast augmentation

Because each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, it is important to choose the most suitable surgical method for yourself through 충분한 consultation. We hope you achieve satisfying results by consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon!