Why Smaller Breasts are Getting Bigger!

Trends in breast implants show that small(er) is the new big…

As the stigma surrounding plastic surgery diminishes and with around 35 million people in the world having breast implants, it is not surprising that trends in the industry occur; the latest shows smaller sizes being more popular than ever. 

Extreme change in breast size has now become less in demand as more and more women are opting for smaller implants, or reductions in the size of existing ones. 

The popularity of breast augmentation shows no signs of slowing as it is remains top of the cosmetic surgery procedure charts year after year. Surgical techniques improve, general interest in the industry increases, and the health, wellness and beauty market continues to surge.

As augmentation procedures evolve there are far more options available to those seeking the surgery than in previous years; type of implant, placement, incision location, shape, etc. and 2022 is set to see far more women going for the most natural look, feel and composition on the market. 

Small is the new big…

A dramatic aesthetic is no longer in vogue according to recent figures; bold and buxom are SO last season and are being moved aside for a more demure look. Women are leaning more towards complimenting their natural physique - having their new breasts look like they naturally belong to their body. 

The augmentation in this sense represents more of a perfecting technique rather than a drastic shift in appearance. 

In keeping with the trend, surgeries worldwide have seen a huge surge in women requesting a reduction in the size of existing implants or complete removal. 

Keeping it real…

Thanks to ever evolving technology the range of breast implants now available is a far cry from the now historical ‘one-size-fits-all’ situation. Shape, material, projection, width, and size are all variables that can be adapted to suit an individual’s figure and requirements. The more natural looking size is being complimented with a more natural looking shape (and feel) in accordance with each person’s physique. 

For this reason the anatomical implant, known to most as the ‘teardrop’ shape, is becoming more in demand than ever. The shape; fuller at the bottom than at the top, is more similar to a natural breast than rounder versions.

Silicon, is currently the reigning choice over saline due to its more natural feel and response to movement. 

Another more ‘natural’ option is the fat transfer technique - this involves no implants at all but rather your own fat (that has been harvested from elsewhere via liposuction) being injected directly into the breasts. 

Celebrity trends…

The recent surge in celebrities having their implants completely removed has become quite a buzz in the cosmetic cosmos. Stars including Victoria Beckham, Tori Spelling, Chrissy Tiegen and Yolanda Hadid have all opted to remove their implants in recent years as have many more, so why this new trend? In keeping with the blog title, small is the new big, some celebrities are preferring to remain at their original dress size feeling that it suits their size and shape better to be implant-free. Others have switched for uplifts as this was the true reason for the original implants, having had children and wanting to reconstruct their pre-baby body - this was not being such a mainstream option at the time of their surgery. And other famous folk are trying to get a message across, to both themselves and the masses, that you are beautiful and perfect just the way you are!

Lift me up...

Avoiding implants altogether and going for the lift or uplift option also avoids any dramatic change in size as well as maintaining the body's original shape and look. This generally appeals to women after pregnancy and/or breastfeeding, as well as those having lost significant weight; the outcome can be sagging, stretch-marked skin and a loss of shape. The breast lift is a single-step procedure that removes excess skin and reforms the breast's original shape.

Keep keeping fit…

With keeping fit being a major life-priority, the smaller breast is an easier one to manage when exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A larger breast may impede the ability to play certain sports, and for leaping around a lot, a more modest size would be the more comfortable option. This is absolutely more of a factor than ever when it comes to size and shape selection for augmentation. 

As you can see there are plenty of reasons why many women are choosing a smaller, more anatomically suited implant and why this is set to be the breast augmentation choice for 2022.

For more information on Breast Augmentation options please visit the Ocean Clinic website or contact our Marbella, Madrid or Zurich offices today.