If you are researching breast augmentation in Korea, one of the first decisions you will face is which method is right for you: implants or fat grafting. Both are offered at NANA Plastic Surgery, both can give you beautiful results, and both come with very different considerations.

Breast augmentation is one of the most sought-after areas of korea plastic surgery for international patients, and choosing the right technique matters as much as choosing the right clinic. This guide walks you through what each procedure involves at NANA, who each one is best suited to, and how to start thinking about which one fits your goals.

Two Methods, Two Very Different Approaches

The two procedures achieve breast enhancement in completely different ways. With implants, a prosthesis is placed inside the breast to add volume, with options including Motiva, Mentor, and Sebbin. With fat grafting, your own fat is taken from the thighs or abdomen and transplanted into the breast to enhance volume naturally.

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When Breast Implants Are the Right Choice in Korea

NANA recommends implant-based augmentation for a wide range of patients, particularly those whose primary goal is a clear and noticeable change in size.

• When having small breasts is a concern
• When desiring breast augmentation for a natural shape
• When desiring glamorous, fuller breasts
• When improvement is needed for sagging breasts lacking firmness
• When seeking breast augmentation with minimal scarring
• When dealing with asymmetric breast sizes

Choosing your implant

NANA offers three implant types, each suited to different bodies and goals:

Motiva is recommended for patients with a small thoracic cage, thin skin, who seek a natural appearance and a realistic breast-like texture. Motiva also offers minimal foreign sensation and a low allergy risk.

Mentor is recommended for those wanting asymmetry correction, ample volume, and a soft texture, particularly for patients whose breast size has reduced after childbirth. Mentor implants are FDA-approved.

Sebbin is recommended for patients who want asymmetry correction, have minimal breast tissue and thin skin, want an ideal and firm breast shape, or have a small ribcage but want to increase volume. Sebbin prioritizes safety.

When Fat Grafting Is the Right Choice in Korea

Fat grafting is a different kind of breast enhancement, and it is not for everyone. NANA is clear about which patients are well-suited to this method, and which are not.

Suitable cases include:

• Seeking a natural degree of change
• Having some breast tissue with good skin elasticity
• Not originally having small breasts but experiencing sagging with age or weight loss

Fat grafting is not recommended for those:

• Wanting a noticeable change in breast size
• Having minimal breast tissue and tight skin
• With insufficient fat for grafting

The candidates NANA highlights

NANA specifically describes seven candidate profiles who tend to do well with fat grafting:

• Those who desire a natural breast shape and texture
• Individuals who have reservations about artificial breast implants
• Those seeking a quick return to their daily routine after surgery
• Individuals who want to correct sagging or asymmetry in the upper chest
• Those looking for breastbone volume enhancement after breast implant surgery
• Individuals desiring correction of unnatural breast shapes
• Those who prefer not to have visible surgical scars after the procedure

NANA's Approach to Fat Grafting

Fat grafting at NANA does more than enhance the breast. It corrects body shape at the same time by extracting unnecessary fat from areas like the thighs or abdomen. The result is a two-in-one effect: filling out the breast while removing excess fat from elsewhere.

Precise volume calculation

NANA calculates the injection volume meticulously to achieve a size increase even with small amounts. The volume is tailored to the patient's breast condition, and a substantial amount can be injected into the easily absorbable upper part of the breast to create the desired breastbone shape.

Uniform, layer-by-layer injection

Injecting a large amount of fat into the same area can lead to clumping, which increases risk. At NANA, the technique involves injecting small amounts layer by layer across the entire region, ensuring a natural line and a higher engraftment rate. NANA emphasizes that the experience of a seasoned physician with over 10 years of clinical practice is crucial here.

Minimizing scarring

To minimize scarring, NANA minimizes the areas where fat is injected.

NANA's Approach to Implant Surgery

NANA's specialized breast medical team performs implant surgery using 100% Full HD endoscopy, even during axillary incisions. This allows precise dissection to the lower chest, minimizing bleeding and pain.

The implants are positioned to consider the full size that provides the most satisfaction when wearing undergarments, achieving natural volume for the upper chest. Accurate dissection and fixation are used to minimize implant displacement and bottoming out, and a curved incision line along the inframammary fold makes scars imperceptible.

Proficient endoscopic skills, precise dissection, and implant insertion minimize surgical and anesthesia time, resulting in reduced pain and shorter recovery periods.

Specialized tools NANA uses

Keller Funnel II is a medical-grade funnel used to facilitate smooth implant insertion. It allows gentle, comfortable insertion without direct contact, reducing irritation and infection rates at the incision site.

Dermabond is a medical-grade bonding agent used instead of sutures. It allows immediate return to daily life without the need for suture removal or concerns about scarring post-surgery.

Capsulitis is a specialized micro-massage device for breast surgery that enhances microcirculation to aid rapid stabilization of connective tissues.

Before & After: Breast Augmentation in Korea

The photo below shows a representative before-and-after result from implant-based breast augmentation in Korea at NANA Plastic Surgery. Results differ from person to person depending on body type, the implant chosen, and the healing process, so this image is intended as a reference rather than a guarantee of outcome.