Natural, Not Fake, Not Foreign

In 1962, Thomas Cronin and Frank Gerow developed the first breast implant and performed the first successful breast augmentation surgery on a patient named Timmie Jean Lindsey. This marked the beginning of the evolution and journey of breast implants. Although at times there were concerns that implants might lead to autoimmune connective tissue diseases or even cancer, large-scale and long-term patient studies have not been able to substantiate these claims.

Today, both surgeons and patients seek breast implants that appear natural and do not result in a fake look—implants that are nearly indistinguishable from natural breast tissue. The latest generation silicone implants are cohesive, jelly-like, shape-stable, and leak-proof, maintaining their form over time. These implants are commonly placed through incisions made under the armpit, around the areola, or in the inframammary fold (under the breast).

My preferred approach is the inframammary incision because it allows for precise shaping and submuscular placement. While the 4 cm incision is visible when lying down, it is completely hidden while standing. Submuscular placement via this incision does not damage breast tissue or ducts and does not interfere with future mammography examinations.