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Saline Implants Still #1

Recently, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery surveyed member surgeons about current trends in breast augmentation.

The results show a continued preference for natural looking results by both the plastic surgeons and their patients.

The average implant size used by most of the surgeons who responded to the survey is 300 – 400 cc’s, or about a full C cup.

The majority of the surgeons surveyed—more than 60%—place the implants under the chest muscle rather than on top of the muscle, again aiming for the most natural look possible.

The ASAPS survey also showed that 60% of member surgeons are still using saline implants, and revealed that when silicone gel was chosen over saline filling, the reason most often cited was “patient preference.”

Dr. Alan Gold, president of ASAPS, noted that good results actually depend more on “patient-appropriate” surgical techniques than on the type of implant chosen.

This 34-year-old patient wanted to restore the appearance of her breasts and increase the upper pole fullness after pregnancy and breast feeding. She had breast lift surgery to achieve the look she wanted and was ready for light activity the same evening of surgery. She was also able to go back to work within three days. The patient says she loves having “perky” breasts again.