[Doctor Column] Park Wonjin's 'On beauty'

Being glamorous is in. A ‘bagel', women with a babyface (youthful appearance) and a glamorous body are gaining much attention these days.
In fact, there are many women who want to get breast augmentation and get very noticeable results. 

If that is the case, what is the best way to get breast augmentation surgery? Actually, it is difficult to say that “this method is the best way."
That is because every person requires a different approach for surgery. 
However, it is possible to talk about the current most popular surgery type. That would be surgery with 'Cohesive gel' implants. Cohesive gel
implants were approved by the US FDA in 2006, and the Korean FDA in July 2007. 

Cohesive gel implants are composed of a semisolid state of silicone. Even if it were to rupture, the silicone inside will not leak, and the texture is
similar to that of natural breasts. As a result, ‘saline implants’ which used to be commonly used, are now hardly ever used. 

Recently, structural technology of implants has improved. While previously smooth cohesive gel implants were popular, now ‘textured’ types are 
gaining in popularity. Textured implants adhere more closely to the breast tissue and as such do not require massage after surgery. 

The shapes of implants have also changed. Case in point would be teardrop implants. Teardrop implants are named because they are shaped like a teardrop. As mentioned above, these teardrop implants are of a textured type, and are also the most anatomically similar in shape to the breast. Teardrop breast augmentation can be customized in a variety of shapes and sizes. Even when lying down, the breasts appear natural. 

There are also MPS type textured implants. These implants are covered in polyurethane for more durability. Unfortunately, it is still awaiting 
domestic approval and it is unable to be used. 

If that is the case, is teardrop breast augmentation the best? It can be said that it is one of the best types of surgery currently available, 
but defining ‘best’ depends on the individual who is to receive such surgeries. With continuous advancement of medical techniques there will be a variety of new methods available. Depending on the person, normal silicon implants can be usedautologous fat grafting can be more appropriate.

For all women who would like to get breast augmentation, visiting a clinic and receiving thorough consultation from a well experienced medical
expert is most important. When considering the 'beauty' of plastic surgery, you should not just go to a surgery clinic with the cheapest prices.
Instead, the plastic surgery clinic you visit should have numerous successful surgeries, and skilled specialized surgeons to make sure you will have the highest chance of satisfactory results.