Ballerina breast augmentation is a subtle form of breast enhancement that is created by using a small anatomically shaped implant, which is placed in a very specific position using preservation breast techniques. The idea behind ballerina breast enhancement is to improve the overall shape and aesthetic without adding excessive volume.
Many patients seeking ballerina breast enhancement are those who have lost breast volume due to weight loss from GLP-1 medications. Most who seek this form of augmentation are looking to achieve a more athletic breast contour subtly.
Thanks to innovations in the world of breast enhancement, such as the introduction of the sixth-generation Motiva implant, we can now place a small implant, typically 160 to 180 cc or perhaps a little bigger, depending on the patient, to improve the overall breast shape without increasing size to a point where results appear unnatural.
In many ways, this procedure is a novel enhancement, as many patients are not interested in over-the-top procedures but simply want a more fit appearance. With ballerina breast augmentation, we no longer have to sit the implants down at the fold, whereas in the past, if patients wanted more upper pole fullness or cleavage, this was all dependent on implant size. Now, we can set the implant wherever we want it to achieve optimal results.
The primary idea behind this approach is to preserve the natural ligament of the breast. These ligaments can actually support the implant in a new position. By doing this, a smaller implant can be used to enhance the breast while still maintaining the natural anatomy. The result is breast that looks fuller only in areas where it is desired, not just an overall increase in volume. In the process, we ultimately create balance in the breasts.
This technique relies largely on the body’s own natural ligaments, which surround the breast. Using specialized methods, the surgeon creates space beneath the breast and then separates the ligaments with precision techniques.
Ultrasound-guided techniques make it possible to lift and reshape the breast by releasing some of the ligaments, allowing the breast to sit higher and reshape the breast in a way that looks and appears more natural.
Because the ligaments are preserved instead of cut away, the breasts retain a natural support structure, keeping the implant in position and allowing it to enhance the breast’s natural look.
Ultimately, by respecting the natural tissue and ligaments, this technique provides a refined and balanced approach to breast enhancement. This approach gives patients the desired shape and lift while avoiding an artificial look associated with breast augmentation procedures that primarily focus on increasing size.
