Neckline design
When it comes to breast surgery, preferences have changed, and the trend is towards rejuvenation rather than over-inflation . The aim is subtlety, not exaggeration . The goal is an attractive result without being too obvious.
We can see this in the recent trend of celebrities opting for smaller implants that provide more elegant curves and a cleavage more in keeping with their body shape. Victoria Beckham , Denise Richards, and trendsetter Kim Kardashian are prime examples of this welcome trend.
In Kintsugi, the design of the décolletage or augmentation mammoplasty (technical name) is like walking without a bra but with the effect on the breasts as if you were wearing a push-up bra.
Breast implant placement has been among the three most performed procedures since its inception in the 60s, with approximately 1 women enhancing their cleavage with implant placement each year. Breasts have been an important characteristic of femininity since the dawn of humanity. It is normal for them to occupy a prominent place in female aesthetics and therefore in cosmetic surgery. Although breast design is performed to improve the shape of the breasts in women who experienced less aesthetically pleasing breast development during adolescence (tuberous breasts), most breast surgery is simply to enhance the cleavage. The cleavage is that privileged space between a woman's two breasts, which is frequently highlighted by dresses, bikinis, or underwear. Cleavage is defined by a shadowy region between the breasts, then by an area of light that corresponds to the curvature of the breast and culminates in its maximum projection, the nipple. Cleavage defines the breast from its surroundings, the chest. Cleavage reveals the attractive features of the breasts with a certain mystery. Nowadays, cleavage between the breasts no longer garners all the attention; we also refer to side cleavage (side boob) or under boob cleavage.
These necklines share the same characteristics as the main neckline. In recent years, the use of braless dresses reveals that lateral portion of the arm, where there is also a shadow followed by a light, where the breast is defined from the back by a curve that culminates in the nipple. The same happens with bikinis or underwear, which leave the lower part of the breast exposed, where it is defined from the abdomen by an area of shadow followed by an area of light that corresponds to the curve of the breast. The attractive breast is defined from the chest, confirming its presence, standing proudly on the chest. We can see in the following photographs of a beautiful woman that the only thing that changes between the two photographs is how her left arm pushes up her left breast, providing greater definition to her cleavage (a function similar to that of the popular push-up bra). This greater definition of the cleavage completely changes the attractiveness of her chest by revealing a more defined breast relief through a relationship between light and shadow.
@plasticsurgeryaguatemala Some breast characteristics: cleavage, underboob, and sideboob . #plasticsurgeryguatemala #goodvibesonly #kintsugiaesthetic
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As you may have noticed, we haven't included age-related changes due to gravity, changes caused by pregnancy, significant breast asymmetry (which occurs in up to 81% of women!), or changes caused by larger-than-usual breast size among the reasons for surgery. All of these reasons are valid for breast surgery, but more than just a cleavage lift is needed. In these cases, the breasts have changed due to gravity, their position is no longer what it was in youth, or their asymmetry is too pronounced and will be accentuated by implants. For these cases, the aesthetic characteristics of the breasts must be restored with a breast lift before performing a cleavage lift. We will discuss this entirely different surgery on another occasion.
Let's return to the design of the neckline. Unfortunately, many surgeons tend to ignore the patient's wishes and listen to their own desires and tastes, placing uncomfortably large implants. It's common to hear women say they wanted to enhance the attractiveness of their breasts, and the surgeon imposed that size implant, which they later felt was too large and uncomfortable. On the other hand, it's common to hear surgeons say they made this decision because many patients regret not having larger implants than the ones they had placed. The important thing is to ensure good communication to avoid surprises or, as the word itself suggests, misunderstandings.
There are not only aesthetic disadvantages, which we've mentioned before, to placing large implants. There are also functional disadvantages, such as increased weight on the chest and therefore back or neck pain; a shorter lifespan of the results, since the heavier they are, the more they tend to fall out more quickly (no one beats gravity); and a higher risk of complications such as skin and wound healing problems.
Choosing an implant isn't a simple matter. The surgeon is responsible for creating a design based on the patient's body tissues and, together with her, selecting an implant from a range of options that suit her physical and aesthetic characteristics. Choosing an implant is like choosing a shoe; you have to consider the foot.
Breast augmentation surgery, also known as cleavage design, has a quick recovery and is highly satisfying for patients, whose main benefit is enhancing the cleavage. Complications are rare, with excessive scarring of the body around the implant causing pain and implant deformities ( capsular contracture ) occurring in up to 5% of cases (5 out of 100 patients will experience this complication). There is a risk of implant rupture of up to 0.5% (1 out of 200 patients will experience implant rupture), and the risk of implant-associated cancer is approximately 1 in 80,000 patients (much lower than the risk of breast cancer in women without implants and similar to the risk of mortality after breast reoperation). Other complications include implant malposition, changes in sensation, or implant extrusion.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning you return home the same day. It generally takes 2 to 4 hours to complete, depending on the desired results. The procedure is performed under deep sedation monitored by an anesthesiologist.
Recovery is relatively quick; pain usually resolves within the first five days without becoming disabling. Patients can return to their daily routine on the third day with certain precautions and limitations. Healing is generally good and barely noticeable. Implants are not lifelong devices, and maintenance reoperations are expected, as the results obtained will change over time, just as with the rest of the body.
The price range starts at $4,500 USD (this includes pre- and post-procedure consultations, operating room use and consumables during the procedure, surgical and anesthetic team fees, and medications during recovery) and will be determined by the treatment plan suggested by your plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon. As we know, not all dresses fit all bodies. At Kintsugi, we don't aim for generic results: we think like artists, plan like architects, and execute like engineers. Just like with a dress, the result of your treatment is what people will see when they meet you. It's an investment in yourself.
At Kintsugi we may not add years to your life, but we will add life to your years!