We’ve all seen them: The breasts that look like a pair of beach balls on a woman’s chest. That’s exactly the look our patients can avoid when they come to Chicago’s leading breast augmentation specialist, Dr. Marco Ellis.
We understand that a natural look is important for your comfort and confidence level. Dr. Ellis has an empathetic approach that makes you feel heard as well as superior skills that ensure the realistic-looking results you want.
Below, we discuss important factors regarding natural-looking breast augmentation results.
Choosing the Right Implant Type and Size
The type and size of implants play a major role in your outcome. Some of the key points that Dr. Ellis discusses with our patients include:
- Implant material: Saline and silicone are the two breast implant material options. Silicone implants feel like natural breast tissue, and saline implants feel firmer.
- Implant size: Selecting an implant size that complements your body’s proportions is essential. Implants that are too large may look unnatural, whereas implants that are too small may not achieve the desired improvement. You and Dr. Ellis select silicone implants before surgery because they have a set size. With saline implants, he fills them during the procedure.
- Implant shape: Round and teardrop-shaped implants offer different aesthetics. Teardrop-shaped implants often provide a more natural slope, mimicking your breast’s natural shape for a realistic-looking result. Round implants give an equal increase in all parts of the breast, which can look less realistic.
Dr. Ellis reviews the benefits and drawbacks of each implant type in detail to help you decide.
Considering Your Body’s Proportions
Your body’s proportions and frame size should guide your decision on implant size and shape. Here’s what to consider:
- Chest width: Your chest width influences how the implants sit on your body. A wider chest may more naturally accommodate larger implants. Dr. Ellis helps you choose implants your body can support to give you long-term natural results.
- Body frame: Petite frames may require smaller implants to avoid an unnatural appearance. Conversely, a larger frame may look balanced with slightly larger implants.
Dr. Ellis recommends that patients be at (or close to) their ideal weight before breast augmentation. This allows him to accurately predict how the implants will look in proportion with your body.
Surgical Technique and Expertise
Choosing the right surgeon is just as important as selecting the right implants and considering body proportions.
You can rest easy with Dr. Ellis. He’s a renowned board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in breast augmentation, and he’s widely known for his patient-centric approach.
Dr. Ellis customizes every part of your procedure, including the implant type, placement (above or under the muscle), incision location, and other aspects of your surgery to ensure the most natural-looking results.
Natural-Looking Implants in Chicago
If you’re ready to explore realistic breast augmentation, call us at (312) 695-6022 or contact us online to make an appointment.