Are you considering purchasing a large set of breast implants? You should know that large implants can “bottom out” over time. Why would this happen? Your implants are basically larger than the natural supportive tissue on your chest, and their weight eventually exceeds the “load capacity” of your natural tissues. If you’d like to learn more, you can read this fantastic article.
How does a modern surgeon control this problem? By choosing implants that are excessively larger than your natural breast support tissue and ligaments. Is it easy to tell patients they are choosing implants that are too large for their frame? Yes, it’s easy, but it’s not easy to convince them to actually choose a more suitable breast implant size for their chest.
It’s a given that most women want larger breasts than they currently have (otherwise they wouldn’t be seeking breast augmentation surgery). While the patient certainly has every right to choose the size of implant she desires, a surgeon will often recommend a smaller implant (at least a more responsible surgeon). But who’s call is it anyway? Ultimately, the patient usually wins the debate over the size of breasts to use. After all, it is her body, not the doctors.
Ideally, your body should be able to support your new breast implants without affecting the rest of your body (back, neck, shoulders, etc.). The implants should compliment the rest of your body and look natural (or slightly larger) than a women shaped proportionately for her height and weight.
A good rule of thumb is to choose a breast implant that has a base width that does not exceed the woman’s natural base width. If you exceed that width, the breast will be in the path of the arm swing, and that’s not good nor is it likely to be corrected without another surgical procedure. Even a corrective surgery can be difficult if the implant width stretched the base area of the breast - it can make things difficult for corrective surgery. Talk to your local surgeon for more complete information.
The height/width ratio must be considered at all times. Let’s say a woman chooses an implant with a width that is essentially too wide for her existing chest. One way to fix this is to choose a breast implant with a more narrow base but a more forward projection (also called a “high, projecting implant”).
The best way to learn about implants and potential problems that some women experience is to schedule an appointment with a local surgeon and have a free consultation. Bring a long list of questions with you! And a pencil because you’ll want to take notes!
