A New App Helps Women Preview Breast Augmentation Results — in Just 60 Seconds

From red carpet regulars to reality stars, more celebrities are openly discussing their aesthetic procedures than ever before — and it’s reshaping how women everywhere are making decisions about their own bodies.

“In the past, plastic surgery was something people felt they had to deny or be secretive about,” explains Houston board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kriti Mohan. “But now we’re seeing more openness and honesty — and I think that’s a positive change.”

According to Dr. Mohan, this shift in celebrity transparency has helped normalize conversations around cosmetic procedures, reduce stigma, and create more realistic expectations for women considering them.

What’s even more striking? The trend isn’t about going bigger or bolder.

“Many of the trends we’re seeing today are moving away from extremes,” she adds.

“People want results that are balanced, natural, and proportionate. There’s a bigger emphasis on choosing the right implant, the right profile — something that enhances their natural anatomy rather than dramatically changing it.”

And now, a new technology is giving patients the power to visualize exactly what that could look like on their own bodies.

A New App Helping Women See Themselves Again

Johnson & Johnson has launched the Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App in the U.S., a breakthrough that lets surgeons create realistic 3D simulations of breast augmentation options in just 60 seconds — directly for women during consultations on a smartphone or tablet.

For women who may feel nervous, uncertain, or overwhelmed, the app offers something invaluable: a clear, personalized visual of potential results before making a decision.

“Women aren’t guessing anymore — they’re seeing themselves,” says Dr. Mohan. “And you can feel the room shift when that moment happens.”

Jess’s Story

For Jess Owens, a 35-year-old mom of two from North Carolina, having access to the patient-facing version of the simulator app didn’t just help her make a decision — it helped her reconnect with her sense of self. “My kids are my greatest joy,” she says. “But after two pregnancies just 19 months apart and over two years of breastfeeding, my body changed in ways I didn’t expect.”

Then came a skin cancer diagnosis during her second pregnancy — an emotional jolt that made her hyper-aware of every shift in her body.

“Pregnancy and postpartum were this mix of gratitude and reckoning,” she admits. “I was proud of what my body did, but I also felt a little lost. My shape changed, the volume changed, the skin changed. I just wanted to feel like me again – not someone different.”

When Jess saw her personalized Arbrea simulation for the first time, she felt a wave of reassurance. “I suddenly saw the version of myself I thought I’d never get back,” she says.

Why Seeing Matters

Dr. Mohan sees moments like Jess’s every day.

“The visual makes such a difference,” she explains. “Women stop worrying about numbers or cup sizes and start thinking about what feels natural, proportional, and right for their bodies.”

Studies reflect the impact: clinics report consultation to surgery conversion rates of up to 87% when the Arbrea app is used, and patients rate the simulations 3.4 out of 4 for how closely they match final results.

“It reduces anxiety, it reduces uncertainty,” Dr. Mohan says. “Patients walk in with questions and walk out with confidence.”

A Clearer Path Forward

As the Arbrea app rolls out across the U.S., its impact is already being felt — especially by women like Jess, who wanted more than a procedure. They wanted a way to see themselves again.

“This wasn’t about becoming someone new,” Jess says. “It was about restoring something I’d lost — and feeling like myself again.”

For so many women considering breast augmentation, that clarity can make all the difference. And now, thanks to new technology and a cultural shift led by candid public figures, the journey is becoming more open, more confident, and more personal than ever before.