What is the Best Implant Shape For My Case? A To D Cup Desired.

I am a small saggy A cup, grade 1 or 2. I am going to get implants next week, and I want my breasts to look like a cup from the side. Teardrop textured implants are what he suggested, but would round be better? I want to go to a D cup, and want to be happy with the results.

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Formed shaped implants

Without a photo it is difficult to fully answer your question. In general for every 175 to 200 cc of implant volume you will go up a cup size. In the US most plastic surgeons use smooth round implants however in Europe most plastic surgeons use tear drop formed shaped implants. These implants are not currently available in the US.

Best Implant Shapes

I agree with my colleagues responses about "teardrop" implants. In my opinion, they don't look or feel nice. I highly recommend round implants. Implants do not defy gravity. Therefore, round implants will eventually settle and give a nice natural appearance in time.

Implant shape and size

I prefer round implants because the teardrop shape may rotate internally and then they look a bit odd. As for the volume best for you, it is hard to say without an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Best Breast Implant Shape?

Thank you for the question. It is difficult to give you good advice without direct examination or pictures. Generally speaking, I think you will be best off with smooth, round, silicone gel breast implants (based on the descriptions of your body type and goals). I am not a fan of textured implants or “teardrop” implants; I think both are problematic and increase the potential need for further surgery. Best wishes.

Best implant shape for your case is NOT teardrop.

The best implant SIZE is determined by your wishes as fits within your anatomy, and your surgeon can help you determine this. Larger implants have their own concerns, but if your anatomy permits, and your surgeon agrees, "filling" your small saggy A cup breasts with implants that will yield a D cup is possible. Realize that a D-cup brassiere at Victoria's Secret, for example, is usually equal to a C-cup bra by Olga or Maidenform! Size is relative, so try on implants in a... more

What is the Best Implant Shape For My Case?

Without an examination much less photographs it is impossible to ethically begin to advise you on what may be best for you. Generally speaking, a sagging A cup does NOT have sufficient breast tissue (and often insufficient breast skin envelope) to adequately cover a very large breast implant. Although a very large breast implant CAN be placed in most women (and in many cases, they are unfortunately are) VERY frequently they cause an irreversible damage to the breast with stretched out skin... more