Tear Drop or Round Implants?

I am 42 years old, breast fed two babies and very lean, hardly any breast tissue or body fat. I'm considering an augmentation to bring my not even a cup breasts up to a full c.Due to the fact that i want a natural look i was considering tear drop implants but have been reading about the high chance of them rotating and looking distorted...any thoughts?

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10 Doctor Answers | Asked by Bobby42 in perth western australia

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Shaped implants are a great option for the right patients

I think the shaped implants are a great option for the right patient. To me, that patient is someone with thin tissues, small volume breasts, and the desire to avoid a prominent upper pole contour or round shape to the breasts - the so called "Baywatch breast." You sound like someone I would consider the use of the shaped implant for. I prefer the Sientra implants because I find that the gel is a bit softer and more natural feeling than the Allergan implant, the shell is... more

Round or Tear Drop Implants for Breast Augmentation

The majority of implants placed in the US are round. It is true that the anatomic implants always have the potential for rotating and creating a contour issue. You can achieve natural results with round implants, so I find very little use for the anatomic implants. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast augmentation Los Angeles, CA

Style of implant

I prefer to use the tear drop shape only for patients who are very tall and have a long chest wall and torso. The round implants assume a tear drop shape when standing.

Tear Drop or Round Gel Implants?

Hello. Thank you for your post. There is no simple answer to your question without a physical examination. Nonetheless, it is true that tear drop implants have a high rate of distortion and undesired displacements when compared to the round shaped gel implants. It seems that your goal is the NATURAL look of the tear shaped breasts when standing; this could be achieved with the round gel implants without the increased risks of distortions that the patient and the surgeon have... more

Tear Drop vs. Round Implants

The implant shape is only one part of the equation to achieve a natural shape. Important variables include pocket dissection/formation and implant placement. To achieve natural shapes in many body types, I prefer a dual plane technique where the upper half or two-thirds of the implant is under the muscle. However, a formal physical exam would be needed to make specific recommendations. Please visit with a board certified PS to learn more about your options. Best... more

Tear Drop or Round Implants?

Most surgeons who practiced through the last generation of tear drop shaped implants have seen many rotated implants with resulting distortion and asymmetry. I saw another last week in the office. When you consider that the breast has a tear drop shape, remember that is in the standing position, with a gravity assist. If you hold a gel implant against a firm surface (like a chest wall), gravity will act and you will see a tear drop shape of the gel. I would favor smooth... more

Round implants under the muscle

I have many patients very similar "anatomically" to what you describe and I perform very natural breast augmentation. I prefer round silicone gel implants under the muscle. I think tear drop or "anatomic" implants can also be very good; however, they can rotate can cause tissue distortion which obligates that patient to another surgery. The 410 implant is very hard and in my opinion, it doesn't feel breast like. The new Sientra anatomic implants are a bit softer and... more

Teardrop around implants?

Thank you for your question. This is certainly a matter of opinion but I will share mine with you. Teardrops for breast augmentation came out of a number of years ago with the goal of providing what was hopefully a more natural-looking implant. Teardrop implants are textured so that they stick inside to prevent the teardrop from turning sideways. I personally do not favor a teardrop implants for cosmetic augmentation. I find that the texturing makes them more... more

Tear Drop vs Round Breast Implants

As it turns out, the round breast takes on a teardrop shape when you stand up not much different from the teardrop implant. The difference comes when you lay on your back. The round implant becomes round like a natural breast when you lay on your back. The teardrop implant stays teardrop in all positions. Therefore, when you look at all positions, it is a no brainer that the round implant is more natural looking. In addition, a teardrop implant can turn to the wrong position, then it... more

Round or anatomical implants?

There are many different shaped and sized implants for women to choose from for breast augmentation. Round implants are available in many different profiles; and teardrop (or anatomical) implants are available in many different shapes. Your surgeon can give you a better idea of what shape and size is best for you. Any implant can rotate after placement (or be placed imperfectly). A round implant has no top or bottom so rotation has no consequences. Teardrop anatomical implants... more