The key to natural-looking breast implants is choosing an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive skill and experience performing plastic surgery procedures. Once you find the best surgeon, you can discuss all of your breast augmentation surgery goals and then proceed with this cosmetic surgery, knowing that not only will you receive a customized treatment plan but also achieve the best and most natural-looking result.
What Is a Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that enhances the breasts, typically with breast implants. Women who want to enhance their breasts but also achieve the most natural-looking results can do so when they work with a surgeon who knows which breast implant type, size, and shape will best complement their body type and ensure they achieve their desired look.
What Does It Treat?
This plastic surgery is designed to meet the needs of patients in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, FL, and the surrounding area who want to improve their self-confidence and achieve their ideal breasts. Breast augmentation is ideal for women with naturally small breasts and those who simply want larger breasts.
It can also correct visual imperfections, like breast asymmetry and imbalances, to create more proportional breasts. Breast augmentation can also meet the needs of women who have undergone a mastectomy, as it can restore natural-looking breasts with a breast implant.
What Are the Different Breast Implant Options?
Silicone and saline implants are the two primary breast implant options used during this breast surgery. Each has its advantages, and your board-certified plastic surgeon will discuss the differences between them as well as the advantages of each so you can choose the right breast implant for your breast augmentation procedure.
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants are made of a silicone gel filling and are popular options for this procedure because they look and feel like natural breast tissue. While silicone implants do have the most natural feel, they are also customizable and are available in smooth and textured options and various shapes and sizes. The gummy bear implant is a popular silicone implant with an outer silicone shell and a silicone gel filling.
Gummy bear implants also qualify as teardrop implants. One of the benefits of these implants is that they have a very low rupture risk, since the implant filling is stable and doesn’t leak into the body if the implant happens to rupture. Gummy bear implants resemble and feel like natural breast tissue, making them a popular option for women in West Palm Beach who want the most natural-looking results.
Saline Implants
Saline implants are made of a silicone exterior shell and are typically inserted into the body empty. They are then filled with saline water, typically during the surgical procedure, to create the patient’s desired level of breast fullness. They are available in smooth and textured shells and teardrop and round shapes.
Which Implant Has the Most Natural Look and Feel?
Many women in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens who want the most natural results from their breast augmentation choose silicone teardrop implants. These look and feel the most like natural breast tissue but will also increase breast size and breast volume.
At Palms Wellington Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nir has extensive experience designing natural breast augmentation procedures. He works with each individual patient who wants to undergo this popular cosmetic procedure and will ensure you feel confident about every aspect of your plastic surgery and achieve optimal results.
Customizing Your Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast implant type, size, shape, placement, and breast projection are all factors that you’ll consider when you work with Dr. Nir at our Wellington, FL, office to design your breast augmentation treatment plan. When you choose Dr. Nir to perform this plastic surgery, you can expect exceptional results that enhance your natural beauty and the most natural look.
He will discuss every aspect of the procedure with you, from the pre-surgical instructions and implant type to the surgery, the administration of local anesthesia, and the recovery process.
Choosing the Most Natural Implant Shape
Even though teardrop implants are known for being the most natural-looking breast implants, there are some other factors that come into play that only the best plastic surgeons in West Palm Beach understand and consider when designing customized treatment plans for each individual patient.
A woman’s body type and natural breast tissue must also be considered when designing a breast augmentation treatment plan. Though the teardrop shape typically resembles natural breasts, for some women, round breast implants may look more natural based on their frames and body types. The best plastic surgeons in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens know which factors to consider before proceeding with plastic surgery to ensure their patient achieves their desired results.
Choosing the Right Size Implant
Implant size is an important aspect to consider, especially for women who want the most natural-looking results. Your plastic surgeon will recommend the best size implant based on your desired look, cosmetic goals, body frame, skin elasticity, and natural breast tissue.
At your plastic surgery consultation, you can evaluate the different implant types and sizes in person and get a better idea of what your results will look like, which will help you feel confident moving forward.
Determining Breast Implant Placement
Breast implant placement is another plastic surgery aspect that you’ll need to determine at your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Nir at our Wellington, FL, office. There are two primary breast implant placement options: submuscular and subglandular placement. This method doesn’t affect the breast glands, making it an ideal option for women who intend to breastfeed after plastic surgery.
With submuscular placement, the surgeon places the implant beneath the pectoral muscle. With the subglandular method, the surgeon positions the implant over the chest muscle and under the breast tissue.
Combining Other Plastic Surgery Procedures With Your Breast Augmentation
Many women opt to add other cosmetic procedures to their breast augmentation to accomplish multiple cosmetic goals during a single surgical appointment, which reduces total recovery time. Some popular options include the breast lift, facelift, tummy tuck, and liposuction.
When you meet with Dr. Nir before your surgery at our Wellington, FL, office, he will give you more details about the different types of plastic surgery procedures that pair well with breast augmentation based on your ultimate goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Should I Prepare for Plastic Surgery?
The best way to prepare for plastic surgery is by focusing on your overall health and well-being. Patients should eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, reduce stress, avoid alcohol consumption and smoking, and get adequate exercise before their scheduled procedure to ensure their bodies are ready for breast augmentation and can recover well.
What Cosmetic Procedures Are Typically Combined With Breast Augmentation?
The Breast Lift
The breast lift is a procedure that targets excess skin to correct drooping or sagging breasts. It also reshapes the breasts and restores a youthful appearance. Women who want to enhance their breasts and address skin laxity can schedule breast augmentation and a breast lift together for optimal results.
The Tummy Tuck
Tummy tucks are popular among women who want to undergo breast enhancement surgery and improve the overall appearance of their midsections. When Dr. Nir performs this procedure, he uses the latest techniques to remove excess skin and stubborn fat from the midsection to meet each patient’s aesthetic needs and goals.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a form of surgical body contouring that surgeons use to remove stubborn fat from problem areas on the body. Women who undergo breast augmentation often opt to add liposuction to their surgery to simultaneously improve their breasts and physique and target the stubborn fat that remains resistant to a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and a clean diet.
The Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and nursing can negatively affect the appearance of the breasts, which is why most patients who schedule a mommy makeover also add breast augmentation to their procedures. A mommy makeover typically includes breast enhancement surgery with implants, a breast lift, abdominoplasty, and liposuction.
What Kind of Recovery Should I Expect After Breast Augmentation?
After your surgery, you’ll need to rest so your body can recover, heal, and enjoy your results as quickly as possible. Most patients need to take up to two weeks off of work and can resume light activity after that time. Strenuous activities, exercise, and heavy lifting must be avoided for the first several weeks after your procedure.
How Long Does the Surgery Take?
This procedure takes one to two hours. Surgery times vary based on the complexity of the procedure and whether patients choose to undergo additional procedures simultaneously.
What Is a Fat Transfer?
A fat transfer can be used for a natural breast augmentation. It’s a good option for patients who don’t qualify for a traditional breast augmentation with implants but still want to increase breast size. During a fat transfer, the surgeon removes excess fat from a donor site, which is typically a problem area on the body. The fat cells are then prepared and re-injected into the breasts to naturally augment the area, typically increasing breast volume by one cup size.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation With Implants?
The best candidates for this procedure are women in good health, who aren’t suffering from certain medical conditions, and who have realistic expectations about the procedure and the results. Additionally, patients who want to enhance their breasts with implants for various reasons and are willing to follow all of the pre- and post-operative instructions make ideal candidates.
What Is Capsular Contracture?
Capsular contracture is a condition in which excess scar tissue forms around the breast implants after surgery. It causes varying levels of pain and discomfort and the abnormal hardening of the breasts. This condition typically occurs when the body is healing or in the first couple of years after surgery. Though rare, it requires surgical intervention to resolve.
Does Breast Augmentation Affect Nipple Sensation?
Breast augmentation can temporarily affect nipple sensitivity. Some women notice decreased sensitivity after surgery due to the way the surgical techniques affect the nerves. Patients typically regain full sensation after the body heals. If you have any questions about this aspect of your recovery, you can contact Dr. Nir and schedule a follow-up appointment to discuss your concerns.
What Is Breast Implant Illness?
Breast implant illness is a condition in which the body essentially rejects the implant, and as a result, women experience varying symptoms that can range from mild to severe. While breast implant illness is a real condition, there’s no way to officially test for it. The only option is to have the breast implants removed and wait to see if the symptoms subside.
Sometimes, the symptoms of this condition mirror the symptoms of autoimmune diseases, which is why doctors typically recommend that women test for other conditions first before scheduling breast implant removal.
If you want to enhance your breasts with implants or address other areas of your body via a customized surgical treatment plan, we can help. Dr. Nir is a world-renowned plastic surgeon with extensive experience in all types of breast surgery and will design the right treatment plan for your needs. Contact Palms Wellington Plastic Surgery in Wellington, FL, to schedule your initial consultation and determine whether this procedure is right for you.
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Itzhak Nir, MD FACS
Board-Certified Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Nir has been serving the Wellington and South Florida community since 2001, specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face, body, and breasts. Learn more about Dr. Nir →

