Anatomical or Round - Which Has Better, More Natural Movement?

Anatomical (also called teardrop) shaped implants tend to be made firmer (this helps them maintain their shape), so they might not feel as natural as round implants which tend to be made softer. I therefore always use round implants for breast augmentation, even in petite, small breasted women. In such cases, the most important thing, for me, is to put the top half of the implant under the pec muscle to avoid the implant showing through and looking fake.Having said that, I do sometimes use anatomicals for reconstruction after a mastectomy and I think this is where they are really good.In any case round implants take on a teardrop shape when in the body - next time you get the chance, hold one by its top, let it hang down, and have a look!The other big advantage is that if a round implant moves inside the breast, the  shape of the breast does not change. In fact, a round implant can flip back to front and still not be a problem often! This is not the case with teardrop implants. If these rotate there will be an unnatural fullness in one part of the breast depending on how the implant has turned.Teardrop implants cost a lot more than round. This is therefore one of those situations where the more expensive option is not the better one.So, there you have it, as far as I am concerned, round implants all the way!

Thank you for the question. These days there are a variety of breast implants available; the variety of breast implant available raise a lot of questions from women considering breast augmentation surgery. Personally, I think that for most patients considering breast augmentation surgery, careful selection of plastic surgeon and careful communication of goals, far outweigh the specific type of breast implant utilized (when it comes to the success of the breast augmentation procedure).
Anatomical breast implants were designed to better simulate the natural breast shape; the problem with these implants is that if they shift or rotate, the entire breast will change shape as well. This change in breast shape may require further surgery to correct. Round implants, under the hand, can shift or rotate without changing the shape of the breasts. Overall, I find that beautiful outcomes can be achieved with the use of round saline or silicone gel breast implants for the vast majority of patients.Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.
2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “very natural” or "C or D cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers. I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
 

If you want more of a teardrop shape to your breast and have little of your own breast tissue, teardrop implants may be better. However, I have achieved great results with round as well and usually prefer it to teardrop. Ask your surgeon for their opinion