‘I want to look natural’… Do you mean ‘Natural’? or ‘Naturally gifted’!?
This is a common refrain in my office! Let’s get to the bottom of what clients mean. After 10 years of shaping breasts, I have noticed the following themes come up frequently.
Cleavage:
Full and youthful, but not fake or rounded. The ability to wear a push-up bra when chosen and have the breasts softly bounce back into a nice chest position on removing the bra, rather than unfurl(!) or plummet back to the abdomen.
Nipple position:
Facing forward or slightly up (‘stargazing’). A good amount of breast tissue is positioned above the nipple line rather than the majority below (as often occurs post-breastfeeding).
Side cleavage (‘sideboob’):
Pretty and attractive, even without a bra. A natural breast on the voluptuous side (C cup up) will project just beyond the sides of the chest wall, but it is important to avoid interfering with arm movement, particularly during exercise.
Proportion:
All breast shapes and volumes should be planned and evaluated in the context of the overall body frame, which includes height, waist, hips and chest width. Not only more natural looking, this will also help with buying clothes and bras.
Despite these common themes, every patient has a slightly different perspective and body. This is why breast implants and/ or breast lifts and even reductions benefit from a full consult, including sizing, with a surgeon who listens. After all, if you were planning a kitchen, anyone can choose to buy furniture online, but the best results have a bespoke designer evaluate your home.