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When breast implants first hit the mainstream in the late 80s and through the 90s (partly as a result of Baywatch stars Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra), many women wanted large, balloon breasts (like those of the Baywatch stars). But as breast implants have become more and more popular, the women looking for them have changed, and as a result their goals have changed. Now, many women are concerned not only about the size of their breasts after breast augmentation, but the shape as well.  The good news is that breast implants can help women dramatically improve the shape of their breasts.

Changing Breast Shape

Depending on the shape, size, and placement of breast implants, it is possible to minimize or maximize the impact breast implants have on shape. There are limitations, and in most cases the shape of breasts after breast implants will be similar to that before breast implants. However, there are several parts of breast shape that can be changed with breast implants, including:

Breast position Breast fullness Breast cleavage Sideways projection of the breast Forward projection of the breast

If you want improvement in any of these areas, breast implants might be able to help you.

Breast Position

Many women feel their breasts are too low on their chest. Whether this is congenital or the result of breasts sagging with age or after childbirth, breast implants can provide some help in this area. By controlling the location of the breast implant pocket, plastic surgeons can provide breasts with some amount of lift. However, women with a significant amount of sagging may want a breast lift, which can be performed with or without breast implants.

Breast Fullness

Another complaint some women have about their breasts is that they are concave or “hollow” on top. Most women can achieve the appearance of fullness with an appropriate bra, corset, or other shapewear. This comes at a cost, though, because the bras are restrictive, sometimes uncomfortable, and make your breasts appear smaller. Breast implants can correct this and give a woman breasts that appear full without too much compression.

Cleavage

There are many things women mean when they say they want better cleavage, so it is important to talk to your doctor during your consultation about what exactly you envision. During a breast augmentation procedure, the breast implants can be placed and the breast mound shaped to move slightly closer together to create tighter cleavage, or placed slightly farther apart to produce wider cleavage. In addition, increasing the size of the breasts and their forward projection will increase the length and depth of your cleavage.

Sideways Projection of the Breast

If you have a pear-shaped body with wide hips or large buttocks, you might be looking for breast implants to help you achieve a more balanced figure. Breasts balance a figure partly by their projection past the rib cage on the side, helping to construct the curves of an hourglass figure. If your breasts have no side projection, breast implants can help you achieve it to get the ideal hourglass figure you desire.

Forward Projection of the Breast

Larger breasts will naturally have more forward projection than smaller ones, but the amount of forward projection you achieve can depend on how much you desire. Breast implants come in different shapes as well as sizes. Some breast implants are designed with higher profiles, meaning they give more forward projection for the same amount of volume. If you desire more forward projection of your breasts, talk to your doctor about this option during your consultation.

Weigh Pros and Cons

Breast augmentation is surgery, and as such carries with it significant risks, especially for women who are not in good health. During your consultation with your plastic surgeon, discuss all your current and past health conditions so that your doctor can help you decide whether the procedure is right for you or not. You should also know that breast implants are not lifetime devices and will probably need to be replaced or removed at least once during your lifetime.