[Gangnam Breast Surgery Clinic]
How to Choose the Implant That Suits My Body Well

As interest in appearance continues to grow these days, more people than in the past are considering cosmetic surgery to improve their perceived weaknesses. In particular, among the many areas of the body, women’s breasts are difficult to increase to the desired volume through exercise or dietary improvements alone, so breast surgery is increasingly being chosen for a natural and harmonious line.

In the past, surgery mainly focused on simply increasing size, but recently personalized breast surgery, which aims for natural results that blend well with one’s body type, has become a new trend. Rather than simply having large breasts, the trend is toward recognizing that creating ‘breasts that suit me well,’ taking body balance into account, is a more important factor.

Breast surgery generally involves inserting implants to create volume, and the most important part at this stage is choosing the implant.
Implants do not simply determine appearance; they also affect the recovery process after surgery, the feel, movement, and even long-term stability. Therefore, careful selection is necessary, and above all, only after accurately understanding my body condition, body type, skin thickness, and breast balance can I achieve a result without regret.

Representative breast implant brands currently in use include Motiva, Mentor, and Sebbin, and each product has its own advantages and characteristics, allowing selection according to individual needs and body condition.
First, Motiva is an implant that has recently gained much popularity not only in Korea but worldwide. It uses a flexible yet resilient silicone gel, boasting a natural spreading shape and feel that changes with movement. In particular, its proprietary “Silk Surface” technology promotes gentle contact with skin tissue and helps reduce the incidence of side effects such as capsular contracture, making it a suitable option for people with thin skin and a slender build.
On the other hand, Mentor implants are a brand that has built trust based on long-term clinical data and are products approved by both the U.S. FDA and Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (KFDA). The technology used allows the silicone gel inside the implant to be evenly filled, helping maintain a stable breast shape and lowering the risk of rupture. Mentor is especially regarded as a good choice for those who want stable volume with a natural appearance.
Sebbin implants, meanwhile, are a European premium implant brand known for their luxurious feel and high elasticity, offering a sensation very similar to actual breast tissue. They are also highly durable against external impact, and because they offer a wide range of sizes and shapes, they allow for more precise selection depending on each person’s body type.

As the types of implants vary and each has distinct characteristics, it is important to choose the implant most suitable for your condition through sufficient consultation with the medical team.
In addition, breast surgery is not merely a technical procedure of inserting implants; it is considered a highly difficult surgery that must be carefully designed with consideration for the individual’s body type, breast structure, and skin elasticity. Therefore, when choosing a hospital, you should not simply compare prices or costs, but carefully check whether a board-certified plastic surgeon performs the surgery personally, whether a systematic aftercare program is in place, and whether the medical team has extensive surgical experience.

It does not end with surgery alone. Recovery after breast surgery is also very important, and to help the implant settle properly, wearing a corrective bra and receiving regular checkups and follow-up care are essential. In particular, to prevent side effects, you must faithfully follow the hospital’s instructions and avoid excessive activity, as such care is necessary to maintain satisfactory results for a long time.

Ultimately, the key to breast surgery is accurately selecting the implant that fits my body, proceeding with the surgery in a planned manner with an experienced medical team, and paying thorough attention to aftercare.
If you want to complete your own attractive body line through healthy and safe surgery, as well as external beauty, please remember that sufficient consultation and hearing the opinion of a board-certified plastic surgeon must come first for a choice tailored to your body :)


