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\u201cSocial media has ushered in a powerful wave of natural beauty,\u201d says Southfield, MI plastic surgeon Mariam Awada, MD. For some, this shift has started to influence aesthetic requests. Others, however, say the online conversation isn\u2019t necessarily showing up in the operating room.<\/p>\n
A year after the \u201cyoga boobs\u201d trend emerged, \u201cballerina boobs\u201d are now taking center stage. \u201cThese terms are used by social media users to emphasize the desire for smaller, more athletic proportions seen in the aesthetic industry,\u201d says Pittsburgh plastic surgeon Jeffrey Antimarino, MD. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
However, many experts are skeptical about whether the trend has real staying power. Dallas plastic surgeon William Adams, MD, says it\u2019s important to note that any \u201cterm regarding breast surgery with the word \u2018boob\u2019 is not doctor speak but patient talk or just simple social media terms that are more clickbait than reality.\u201d <\/p>\n
So, is this a real patient shift\u2014or just a new name for a familiar ideal? Ahead, plastic surgeons break it down.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe \u2018yoga boobs\u2019 trend refers to a growing preference among patients for smaller, more natural-looking breast implants\u2014or in many cases, breast reductions or explants altogether,\u201d says New York plastic surgeon Aviva B. Preminger, MD. \u201cThe term reflects the desire for a physique that aligns with an active, athletic lifestyle: think lean, toned and balanced proportions that don\u2019t hinder movement or comfort during activities like yoga, Pilates or running.\u201d<\/p>\n
La Jolla, CA plastic surgeon Robert Singer, MD and Eugene, OR plastic surgeon Mark Jewell, MD maintain that there\u2019s really no difference between the two trends, chalking them up to different marketing names and social media moments created to garner attention. However, some experts say there are small but notable distinctions.<\/p>\n
\u201cYoga breasts were about that athletic, activewear-friendly fullness\u2014a perky, rounded shape that looks great in a sports bra. Ballerina breasts take it somewhere more refined. It’s more elongated, more lifted, a little more delicate, like the difference between a great athleisure look and a red carpet moment,\u201d says Winter Park, FL plastic surgeon Ellen M. Ezell, MD. \u201cBoth trends are really just chapters in the same story, though, which is that women are done with the overdone. The oversized, very-obvious implant look had its moment, and now the conversation has completely shifted.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Ezell points to Kendall Jenner\u2019s breasts as a prime example. \u201cLifted, subtly full, graceful. Nothing that screams \u2018I had work done.\u2019 It’s the kind of result where people assume you just hit the genetic lottery.\u201d She adds that the name perfectly captures the essence. \u201cA ballerina’s body is all about poise and proportion, and that’s exactly what women are coming into my office asking for. They want enhancement that feels like it was always meant to be there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Plastic surgeons are split. Dr. Preminger speculates that it \u201cstems from a broader cultural move toward wellness, authenticity and longevity.\u201d She\u2019s seeing \u201cmore and more patients requesting smaller implants or coming in to downsize or remove their implants altogether. They want to look like the best version of themselves\u2014fit, elegant and natural.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Awada is also noticing more women \u201copting for subtle, natural enhancements that complement their shape and active lifestyle.\u201d Dr. Antimarino notes that the implants most requested by his patients are round, balanced and projected, with a more narrow base. \u201cThis allows the patient to have a more balanced appearance with less volume, creating an elegant result rather than the obviously augmented look that was favorable several years ago,\u201d he explains. Dr. Ezell says this shift has pushed her to evolve as a surgeon. \u201cWomen today want proportion and harmony, not size for size’s sake, and that means the technique matters more than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Dr. Singer maintains that \u201cThe vast majority of women don’t want tiny implants, and it’s a matter of discussing your expectations thoroughly with your physician.\u201d Dr. Adams says five years ago, there was a move toward smaller implants, but in his experience, that’s no longer the case.<\/p>\n
\u201cI definitely see more patients now who are wanting to go larger because, despite all this bubblegum talk of yoga and ballerina breasts, patients are worried that they are not going to feel like they are large enough,\u201d he says. \u201cIt takes quite a bit of education to truly give them the knowledge base to understand that picking an implant that fits her breast will give the absolute best result and shape.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cProportionate sizing decisions made between the patient and plastic surgeon produce satisfying long-term outcomes,\u201d Dr. Jewell adds. \u201cSize outcomes that are incorrect lead to re-operation. The goal here is to get it right the first time through joint decision-making.\u201d<\/p>\n
In other words, the look may appeal to some patients, but it is not a one-size-fits-all request. Dr. Jewell says it\u2019s not a good match \u201cif the end result is an undersized outcome and dissatisfaction.\u201d He adds that \u201cIncorrect size in breast implant selection is a leading reason for re-operation following breast augmentation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Preminger notes that patients now are more educated than ever and thinking more long-term about their aesthetic decisions, including \u201chow implants will feel and look as they age, or how they will affect their posture, athletic performance and overall health?\u201d<\/p>\n
The trend also fits into the broader movement toward \u201cquiet luxury\u201d in aesthetics, fashion and beauty, says Dr. Preminger. She notes that because of this, she\u2019s seeing more interest in \u201csubtle enhancement rather than conspicuous cosmetic work, especially on the Upper East Side of Manhattan where I practice. Women want to feel confident and beautiful without looking \u2018done.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Newer implant materials and shapes may also be contributing. \u201cThe development of new implant materials and shapes has also contributed to the evolving landscape of breast augmentation,\u201d says Dr. Antimarino.<\/p>\n
\u201cPatients are finding that breast augmentation with the subfascial technique is much to their liking,\u201d says Dr. Jewell. This technique helps avoid \u201cthe animation deformity when chest muscles are tightened and the late-term waterfall deformity where the breast tissue falls off the implant that is held in the submuscular location.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s patients are asking for full B and C cups\u2014not D\u2014and I couldn\u2019t be happier,\u201d says Dr. Awada. \u201cOversized implants were never the healthiest option, and I always recommended staying proportionate. Now, patients are embracing it.\u201d Dr. Jewell notes that Natrelle has \u201ca small to mid-size range that produces excellent long-term outcomes and addresses areas such as restoring upper breast fullness following pregnancy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Awada notes that the internal GalaFlex lift can be a game changer for women who want a perky, natural shape without adding volume. \u201cIt supports the breast tissue from within, creating a youthful, athletic contour.\u201d She’s often seeing women interested in \u201cenhancing their natural shape using GalaFlex to restore perkiness, proportion and confidence\u2014without<\/em> the pressure to replace or go bigger. It\u2019s about honoring who they are today.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMany of my patients from 15 to 20 years ago are returning\u2014now post-menopausal and a few pounds heavier\u2014with a desire to downsize,\u201d reports Dr. Awada. \u201cThey still want shape, but with less volume and more comfort.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Awada says she\u2019s seeing plenty of implant removals with a breast lift. \u201cFor some, it\u2019s about letting go of the extra weight and reclaiming their natural curves with a beautifully tailored lift and no implant at all.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Ezell says the shift toward subtler breast aesthetics led her to Preserv\u00e9 by Motiva, which she\u2019s currently using to achieve yoga- and ballerina-boob-inspired results. \u201cWhat makes it so different from traditional breast augmentation is how gentle it is on the body. We’re working through a smaller incision, preserving the surrounding tissue.\u201d However, Dr. Singer and Dr. Jewell both note that there are no studies on long-term satisfaction following this technique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cSocial media has ushered in a powerful wave of natural […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1832"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1832"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1832\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Implant exchange with smaller implants<\/h3>\n
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