As much as everyone likes to promote the idea that all women should love their bodies just how they are, science seems to have proven that there is a “perfect” breast shape. As a woman, you may be able to agree with this if you feel a level of discontent with the current shape of your breasts.

The Perfect Breast

There are many characteristics to the perfect breast. The shape and droop of the breast are the most important. While size does come into play, this is a characteristic that depends more on preference than science.

The first characteristic of a perfectly shaped breast is the droop. A breast that is firm and perky is preferred over a saggy or somewhat deflated looking breast. In a woman with smaller breasts, the droop will not create much of a crease under the breast. In a woman with larger breasts, the crease is necessary for the implants to maintain a natural look.

The Breast Ratio according to ASPS

The second characteristic, shape, can be calculated by a ratio that allows plastic surgeons in Las Vegas to create perfect breasts every time. This ideal ratio is 45:55, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

The first number in the ratio indicates the percentage of the breast tissue that should be above the nipple. The second number indicates the percentage of the breast tissue that should be below the nipple. Furthermore, the nipple should point upward at a slight angle of about 20 degrees.

While this ratio is being used as the basis for design in aesthetic surgery, these are not strict criteria. These numbers can be adjusted to meet your specific needs. Just discuss your needs with your plastic surgeon to ensure that the end result is one that you want.

The Proof

Las Vegas plastic surgeons did not stumble upon this ratio by chance. Surveys were taken using photographs of women with breasts of various sizes. The images were altered so that the breast ratios would be consistent throughout the images.

The results were astounding. Nearly 1,400 people were surveyed. Of this sample, 90 percent of the men preferred the images of women with a breast ratio of 45:55. This ratio was also preferred by 87 percent of women younger than 40 and 94 percent of plastic surgeons. Additionally, this breast ration was most preferred by all the racial/ethnic groups surveyed.

These results offer a stark contrast to the idea that men prefer breasts that look large and overfilled. Whether the trend was a misconception or is just falling out of favor, the proof is in the pudding: Men and women alike both prefer perky, but natural looking breasts.

You can also have natural and perky looking breasts with the help of Las Vegas plastic surgeons. Schedule a consultation with the friendly professionals at Reynolds Plastic Surgery. The surgeons here will help you to truly understand breast augmentation so you can decide if this is a procedure you would like to pursue. For more information about breast augmentations in Las Vegas, call 702.410.9800.