If you’re feeling less-than-happy with your breast size, you might be thinking about the benefits of breast augmentation. At Bella Cosmetic Surgery, those benefits are different for every woman. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Chiaramonte believes in customizing breast augmentation to ensure great results that reflect each woman’s unique needs and goals.
He has been helping patients in Oxon Hill, MD, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia achieve their aesthetic goals for over 20 years, and is excited to guide you through the process of choosing the right implant type and size. Whether you’re looking to restore volume, enhance cleavage, or refine your natural contours, he can tailor the ideal approach for you.
Saline or Silicone Implants?
The two main breast implant options are saline and silicone, and each offers distinct benefits.
Saline Implants
Saline implants have a round silicone shell. They’re flat when inserted into your breast, and Dr. Chiaramonte then adds a salt-water solution to reach the desired volume. That makes saline implants highly adjustable, so he can use his considerable expertise and artistic eye to gauge the ideal volume in real time.
Because saline implants are only filled once inside your breast, they require smaller incisions than the other implant option (silicone).
Saline implants provide a round, full look with plenty of cleavage. They’re usually best suited for women who have a significant amount of breast tissue already, as smaller-framed women or those with very small natural breasts may find that saline implants don’t look or feel as natural as they desire.
Silicone Cohesive Gel Implants
Made from a highly cohesive gel, silicone implants closely replicate the look and feel of natural breast tissue. This type of implant doesn’t leak, even if damaged. The gel retains its shape, making it a safe and reliable choice.
Silicone cohesive gel implants have a narrower top and fuller bottom, creating a natural-looking teardrop shape. Because the implants are larger than a flat silicone shell, they require a longer incision than saline implants.
This type of implant offers a smooth, even look that works well for any build or breast size.
Breast Implants: How Big Should You Go?
Implant sizing is an important part of the breast augmentation process, and it’s about more than just cup size. Implants measurements reflect volume, expressed in cubic centimeters (cc). How many cc’s you need depends on many factors, such as:
- Chest width
- Body frame
- Desired volume
- Skin elasticity
- Lifestyle
- Activity level
Dr. Chiaramonte takes the time to understand all the factors that play into implant size choice so he can make an ideal recommendation for you.
Breast Augmentation Options in Oxon Hill, MD
Ready to customize your breast augmentation? We’re happy to talk you through the process and help you choose what’s right for you, including guidance for financing breast augmentation. We also offer breast implant exchange, breast lift, and other surgeries, always personalized for you. Call Bella Cosmetic Surgery at 301-567-6767 to book your consultation.
