Alternative Methods to Traditional Breast Augmentation

What is an underwire bra?

The relatively new technique of the internal bra is used in both breast augmentation and breast lift procedures. The internal bra provides internal stabilization for the breasts. The goal is to prevent the breasts from sagging again after a few years.

The internal bra is incorporated into the breast tissue in the form of a special (partially biodegradable) mesh. An alternative method uses the patient’s own skin: During a breast lift, the excess skin that has been removed is sutured around the lower part of the breast like a belt. This creates internal support from below.

Here at KT-Beauty, we believe that if you perform surgery in a way that minimizes tissue damage—as we do—then there’s really no need for an internal bra. If a patient has extremely weak tissue, however, you might want to consider using an internal bra as an alternative.

Ultra-lightweight implants

This trend comes from the U.S. As the name suggests, ultra-light breast implants are significantly lighter than conventional implants. They weigh less, but are just as safe and produce equally natural results.

However, this super-lightweight implant has not found widespread use in Germany. This may be due to a certain cognitive dissonance: Although the patient has large implants, she does not feel the corresponding weight—which can be perceived as unnatural and „strange.“.

Breast Augmentation with Autologous Fat—Is It Still Relevant?

Breast augmentation using the patient’s own fat is a well-known alternative to traditional breast augmentation with implants, which was used relatively frequently in the past. With this technique, liposuction is performed first. The extracted fat is then injected into the breast, with or without an implant. However, at KT-Beauty, we prefer augmentation without autologous fat, as we see more advantages in this approach.

In our experience, breast augmentation using the patient’s own fat carries a higher risk of unnecessary complications (fibrosis / fat cysts). In addition, fat cells are partially broken down over time, so that the augmented breast eventually shrinks by half a size or a full size and, in the worst case, sags. The latest-generation breast implants, which we use at our clinic, do not cause these problems and can remain in the body for life. We use autologous fat only for minor corrections, such as to smooth out unevenness in the breast.