Gangnam Breast Augmentation Surgery: More Important Points Than Price and Cost

Gangnam Breast Augmentation Surgery: More Important Points Than Price and Cost

Hello. I am Dr. Kim Joo-won, the head director of Melon Plastic Surgery, your breast specialist.

Breast augmentation surgery comes with various concerns, as much as the excitement and anticipation for beautiful breasts. Especially if you are considering your first surgery, you will likely have many questions, from the surgery date to size, surgical method, and clinic selection.

The surgery price is also one of the concerns. However, for breast surgery, it is good to carefully consider various factors before the price. This is because surgery is a one-time event, but its results last a long time.

‘Should I decide on breast augmentation surgery based only on the price?’‘Can I find the breasts that best suit my body type?’

Today, I will explain breast augmentation methods, how to assess the breast pocket, implant selection, and potential side effects – all important points to know before breast augmentation surgery. I hope this helps you with your considerations and choices for beautiful breasts.

Breast Augmentation Surgery | Which method is right for me?

Breast augmentation surgery is not just about making breasts larger. You should view it as a process of redesigning your overall body line and proportions. This is because satisfactory results can be expected only when all your conditions – including your natural body type, rib cage, skin elasticity, daily life, occupation, and habits – are comprehensively examined, and the surgery is designed to ensure everything is in harmony.

Breast augmentation methods can be broadly divided into implant insertion and methods utilizing autologous fat or fillers.

Implant insertion is the most common method, with the advantage of being able to relatively accurately achieve the desired size and shape. Autologous fat or fillers are methods considered as options by those who desire a smaller size or a more natural look. However, I do not recommend them.

This is because autologous fat can provide natural results temporarily but quickly diminishes, and fillers have a high possibility of side effects. Therefore, Melon Plastic Surgery does not perform filler procedures.

I believe that all choices regarding surgery, such as the surgical method, shape and size, and implant selection, should be made in the healthiest way, centered around ‘my body’.

Breast surgery is a relatively major surgery involving general anesthesia, so your physical condition, current body state, and concerns and needs regarding your breasts must be thoroughly understood. This is because when there is sufficient communication with the medical staff before surgery, you can find the most beautiful breasts your body can have.

Breast Augmentation Surgery | How to assess my breast pocket

Understanding the size of the breast pocket, the space where the implant will be placed, is one of the key elements of breast surgery. This is because the size of the implant that can be chosen varies depending on the size of the breast pocket.

‘How can I know the size of my breast pocket?’‘What criteria are used to determine implant size?’

For example, even if your rib cage is wide, it might be difficult to insert a large implant if your breast pocket is small. Conversely, what happens if your rib cage is narrow but your breast pocket is large, and a large implant is inserted? If your upper body size is narrow but a large implant is placed, the proportion and harmony of your body could be disrupted.

You can roughly measure your breast pocket yourself. You can perform a self-diagnosis using a ‘ruler’ at home.

By measuring horizontally from the starting point to the end point of one breast, you can roughly estimate your breast pocket size. The possible implant size for your body can also be predicted from your breast pocket size. However, you should also consider that breast pocket size is not the only criterion for implant selection.

This is because you need to examine each of your conditions, such as current breast volume, skin thickness and properties, and rib cage shape, to find a beautiful shape and volume that achieves an ideal balance with your body.

Breast Augmentation Surgery | The importance of implant selection

In breast augmentation surgery, the implant is a major factor that determines the shape, feel, recovery process, and results of the breasts. The most commonly used breast implants are Motiva and Mentor.

Motiva is an implant with 100% filling, which may be suitable for those who prefer a firm and fully elastic feel. It has excellent shape retention, so the breast line does not easily get distorted even with a lot of movement.

Mentor is characterized by a soft and pliable feel. It is popular among those who desire a natural look similar to real breasts.

One thing you should know is that implant selection has a profound impact on the results, so you can achieve the best results when you find the implant that suits you after carefully examining your body conditions, not just the feel or filling rate.

The choice can vary depending on various factors, such as having thin or thick skin, strong or weak skin elasticity, desiring a firm shape, or wanting a soft volume.

Therefore, it is good to fully understand what implant is most appropriate for your body and what results can be expected through consultation with a doctor before making a choice.

Breast Augmentation Surgery | Worried about side effects?

The most concerning aspect of breast surgery is side effects. Common side effects of breast surgery include capsular contracture, bleeding, and infection.

Capsular contracture is a phenomenon where the capsule surrounding the implant hardens, causing the breast shape to change or pain. While the incidence is not high, its exact cause is not precisely known, making prevention and prediction difficult.

Rarely, bleeding or infection can also occur. Most symptoms appear early in the surgery and can be resolved with appropriate treatment.

Although not a side effect, temporary changes in sensation may occur. Changes such as dullness or increased sensitivity in the operated breast area may appear. Changes in sensation are symptoms that naturally recover over time, so you do not need to worry too much. The recovery speed may vary individually.

At Melon Plastic Surgery, we operate a safe and secure Melon Care System to minimize potential side effects after surgery. Our medical staff directly oversees and manages emergency calls for potential emergencies that may occur at night when the hospital is closed, as well as one year of regular check-ups and step-by-step recovery programs to continuously monitor implant and breast conditions.

Breast augmentation not only enhances external beauty but is also a surgical journey that transforms daily life beautifully. Melon Plastic Surgery will be with you to create beautiful breasts, not missing even the smallest stories of each individual 😊

Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the methods for breast augmentation surgery?

Breast augmentation surgery methods can be broadly divided into implant insertion and the use of autologous fat or fillers. Among these, implant insertion is the most common, and autologous fat or fillers are temporary or have potential side effects, so Melon Plastic Surgery does not recommend them.

How should I choose breast implants?

Breast implants significantly affect the shape, feel, recovery process, and results of the breast, so they should be chosen carefully. Motiva is firm and maintains its shape well, while Mentor is characterized by a soft feel. It is best to consult sufficiently with medical staff, considering individual physical conditions such as skin thickness, elasticity, and desired shape.

What are the possible side effects after breast augmentation surgery?

Representative side effects that can occur after breast augmentation surgery include capsular contracture, bleeding, and infection. Capsular contracture is a phenomenon where the capsule hardens, and bleeding or infection can appear in the early stages of surgery. Temporary sensory changes may also occur, but most recover naturally over time.

How can I determine the size of my breast pocket?

Breast pocket size is an important factor in choosing an implant. You can roughly estimate it by measuring the horizontal length from the beginning to the end of one breast using a ruler. However, it is more accurate to consult with medical staff, comprehensively considering various conditions such as current breast volume, skin thickness, and chest shape.

What is important besides the price when undergoing breast augmentation surgery?

Before considering the price, it is important to comprehensively examine all conditions such as individual body type, chest, skin elasticity, and lifestyle, and design the surgery to achieve harmony. Through sufficient communication with the medical staff, you can achieve satisfactory results by choosing the most suitable surgical method and implant for your body.