Silicone Implant

Implant Breast Augmentation is a Breast Augmentation procedure in which an Implant is inserted to create a Breast shape and size that harmonize with the body. The incision site is selected from the inframammary fold, around the areola, or the Bromhidrosis area, and the Implant placement is determined as either beneath or above the muscle according to body type. The Implant is selected through consultation from cohesive gel (smooth or textured) and Saline Implant options.

The completion of the body line — Beautiful Breasts should first have appropriate fullness and firmness suited to the body's proportions. In addition, the Breast shape, Nipple shape, and the line from the neck to the Breast should be beautiful.

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast Augmentation is not simply a procedure to increase Breast volume. A larger Breast size is not necessarily beautiful; it is important to create a Breast shape and size that harmonize with your body. Breast Augmentation is a procedure that changes Breast size and shape, helping to create beautiful Breasts when Breast development has been insufficient or when the Breasts have become saggy or smaller due to post-childbirth Breast regression.

Requirements for Beautiful Breasts

· They should be firm and taut. · Breast size is based on the bust circumference passing through both Nipples. For Korean women, a measurement approximately 4–5 cm smaller than the Buttocks circumference is generally considered ideal. · A conical shape is considered more beautiful than a bowl-shaped or sac-shaped Breast. · In terms of ideal Breast proportions, the distance between the center of the clavicle and the Nipple should be approximately 18–20 cm; the distance connecting the center of the sternum and the Nipple should be approximately 20–22 cm; and the distance between both Nipples should be approximately 18–22 cm. The length from the Nipple to the lower Breast should be 5–7 cm, the areola diameter should not exceed 4 cm, and a slightly upturned Nipple with a light reddish color is considered aesthetically pleasing.

Faceline Breast Augmentation System

STEP 1. Preoperative Consultation & Examination

A detailed preoperative examination and thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon are provided.

STEP 2. Implant Selection

Based on the preoperative consultation, examination results, and physical condition, the incision site and the Implant type, volume, and size are selected.

STEP 3. Design & Surgery

The surgical area is designed, and the procedure is performed by a specialist with extensive expertise.

STEP 4. Postoperative Care

For a speedy recovery after surgery, systematic postoperative care, such as massage or radiofrequency treatment, is provided.

Surgical Methods by Incision Site

1. Inframammary Fold Incisional Method

This is an Incisional method performed along the fold beneath the Breast. Because there is no limitation in the surgical field, it is a simple method with a shorter operating time. It has the advantage of producing a very natural Breast shape after surgery; however, the Scar Revision may be visible when lying down or lifting the Breast.

2. Areolar Incisional Method

This method inserts the Implant pocket through a 2–3 cm incision in the dark-colored areola around the Nipple. Although the surgical Scar Revision is small, the narrow surgical field may make the procedure difficult, and temporary loss of Nipple sensation may occur.

3. Armpit Incision Method

This is the most commonly used method and involves making an approximately 3 cm incision through a crease in the Bromhidrosis area before inserting the Implant. It is a safe method with many advantages. Although it is relatively difficult because the procedure cannot be performed under direct visualization, it allows Scars to be concealed for Korean women who are highly sensitive to Scars, and Implant Replacement can also be performed in a short time.

Surgical Methods by Implant Placement

1. Submuscular Method (Placement Beneath the Pectoralis Major)

Because the muscle covers the Implant, the Breast shape appears natural, and the contour of the Implant is less palpable, making the feel not significantly different from that of a natural Breast. There is a lower incidence of blood vessel and nerve damage and capsular contracture during surgery, and the Mammary tissue and Implant are separated by the muscle, so there is no effect on pregnancy, Breastfeeding, or Breast disease. However, Implant movement may be noticeable with muscle contraction, and the inframammary fold line may appear unnatural.

2. Subglandular Method (Placement Above the Pectoralis Major)

There is less deformation caused by contraction of the Pectoralis major, and this method is advantageous when there is abundant Breast tissue with sagging Breast tissue. It is suitable for professional athletes, patients with obesity, or those with moderate Breast ptosis. Because the Implant is placed directly beneath the Mammary tissue, the Implant may be palpable when there is insufficient Mammary tissue, and the likelihood of capsular contracture is higher.

The Importance of Implant Selection

Implant selection is important because it determines volume, shape, and feel. It is necessary to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each Implant and select the one most suitable for you. Implant types are categorized according to their contents, shape, surface characteristics, size, and other factors.

Cohesive Gel Smooth Type

The Breast and Implant may move separately. It has a wide range of movement. Continuous massage is required for several months.

Cohesive Gel Textured Type

The Breast and Implant move together as one. The Implant surface bonds with the tissue, reducing the likelihood of capsular contracture. Postoperative massage care is not required.

Saline Implant

A Silicone implant pouch filled with 0.9% normal saline, which has the same composition as body fluid. The saline does not remain in the body and is excreted in urine, making it safe. Disadvantages include possible leakage of saline that may reduce its size, as well as a less soft and heavier feel.

Advantages of Cohesive Gel (Cogel)

Breast Implants have been used in Europe and other countries for the past 20 years, and approximately one million women worldwide have used these products. Their safety was demonstrated through approximately 20 years of research, and their use for cosmetic purposes was approved in the United States beginning in 2006. Cohesive gel Breast Implants use a gelatinous Silicone implant with cohesive adhesive properties rather than a liquid form, so they do not flow or spread even when cut, making them safe. · Durability: Cohesive gel has an average lifespan of more than 20 years, twice that of conventional Saline Implants. · Safety: Even in the event of rupture, its memory-gel properties make absorption into human tissue unlikely. · Natural feel: Similar to the feel and shape of the Breast, maintaining a natural and soft form. · Low likelihood of rupture: As it is a semi-solid Silicone implant, the likelihood of rupture is extremely low.

Please Be Sure to Check

Bleeding, infection, inflammation, and other complications may occur after surgery, so caution is required. Subjective satisfaction may vary from person to person. Surgical methods and results may vary depending on individual conditions and are determined through consultation with a specialist.