Three key benefits of modern breast augmentation surgery are discussed. New implant options like "gummy bear" shaped implants provide a more natural look. Improved surgical techniques allow for customized incision placement and fat transfer is a popular option. The goal is now a subtle, natural-looking result rather than dramatic sizes of the past. Choosing an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon allows discussing the best options.

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Why today's breast augmentation
is better than ever
Jennifer Harrington, MD| Minneapolis, MN Tuesday, July 17, 2018
There are lots of reasons why women might want breast
implants, like experiencing loss of volume after having
children or losing weight or to help balance out
asymmetrical breasts. With the latest implant options and
surgical techniques, breast augmentation today is now
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2. even better than ever and can help women get the natural
look they want while also improving their self-con dence
and body image.
While there are lots of different factors that go into
getting the beautiful results you want, these three bene ts
of modern breast augmentation surgery make it easier
than ever before to look and feel like the best version of
yourself.
New breast implant options
Saline and silicone breast implants are still the two primary
types of implants, with silicone being the most popular. But
within this category, women have a few newer options to
choose from.
"Gummy bear" breast implants, for example, are shaped
like a teardrop. This sloped shape mimics the contours of
your natural breasts, with more fullness at the bottom and
a tapering effect towards the top. Round implants, on the
other hand, can usually create a fuller, more projected look
than anatomical implants.
High-strength cohesive (HSC) silicone gel is another
breakthrough technology used to make breast implants
today. While HSC is the strongest type of silicone on the
market, the resulting implants remain soft and natural-
feeling to the touch.
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3. The bottom line is here is that women now have a variety
of options when it comes to choosing the right breast
implant for their individual body shape and goals.
Improved technique
In addition to having a wider range of implant options, you
can also discuss a few different surgical techniques with
your plastic surgeon to see what might be best for you. An
experienced plastic surgeon with an aesthetic eye can help
you to choose the right incision type and breast implant
placement based on your needs.
Fat transfer breast augmentation has also become more
popular in recent years, and this option can be great for
women who aren't necessarily interested in getting breast
implants but are still looking for some extra volume.
During fat transfer breast augmentation, your plastic
surgeon starts with liposuction to collect unwanted fat
from other areas of your body, like your hips, abdomen or
love handles. That excess fat is then carefully injected
directly into your breasts, leaving no scars behind.
This fat transfer technique can be ideal for women who
want a subtle increase in breast volume or to further
enhance the results of a previous breast augmentation
procedure.
Emphasis on natural-looking results

4. Surgeons In Your Area
Years ago, breast implants were viewed as a way to get
very dramatic and eye-popping results. For most women
today, the goal of breast augmentation is to increase
breast volume and improve asymmetry but to do so subtly
for a very smooth and natural-looking result.
Choosing a board-certi ed plastic surgeon who
understands the latest breast enhancement options,
techniques and trends is a great place to start to get the
outcome you're looking for. Your plastic surgeon is also an
excellent resource to help you better understand the
differences between implant types, for example, and to
create a customized surgical plan that's designed to meet
your individual needs.

5. R. Morgan Davoudi,
MD
3855 Pleasant Hill Road
Suite 300
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 418-1234
Elizabeth Morgan,
MD
2045 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 412
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 941-3200
John LeRoy, MD
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody
Road Suite 375
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 843-0840
Gregory Mackay,
MD
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody
Road NE Suite 870
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 255-2975
Bahair Ghazi, MD
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody
Rd Suite 870
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 255 2975
Carmen Kavali, MD
6045 Bar eld Road Suite
100
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 250-3333
Philip Beegle, MD
60 Oak Hill Blvd. Suite 201
Newnan, GA 30265
Earl Stephenson,
MD
3096 Peachtree Industrial
Blvd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 4951477

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