Anatomical or Round implants for thin women, or those without much breast tissue?

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I have slightly deflated b cup breasts due to weight gain/loss. I also have a "long chest". My surgeon said I couldn't consider getting round implants because they would look 'stuck on' or like 'cricket balls in a sock'. For a natural look that would provide cleavage, my surgeon suggested allergen high profile anatomicals. PS on here seem to suggest that round implants give a more natural look than anatomicals. Is this only for women with a good amount of breast tissue? Thanks.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

These days, there is quite a bit of debate about the role of anatomical shaped implants for the cosmetic breast patient.  Most US surgeons, according to a recent poll at the ASAPS meeting, use the anatomic shapes less than 10% of the time.You can get a natural look by avoiding large volumes, avoiding excessively high profile implants, and by going under the muscle, even with a round implant.  This will avoid the "ball in a sock" look that you are concerned about.Anatomics also have the drawback of possible rotation of the implant.  Some feel that they are too firm in their consistency.  However, they can look good on the right person.Have you considered a low profile or medium profile round implant in a proportional size?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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. I personally prefer the use of smooth  and round implants for most patients.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

Stefan Rene Adair, MD · Answer

I prefer smooth round gel. All implants assume an anatomic sharp when you are standing.Round implants don't create problems if they rotate in the pocket either.Check out the surgeons before/after and see if you like the aesthetics.SA

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Around breast implants are designed to mimic the actual shape of your breast gland.  If the implants are placed correctly beneath the chest muscle and you do not develop a capsular contracture round implants will look very natural and not like a round ball.  Especially in a thin woman with little breast tissue the risk of displacement and an abnormal position would look very visible.

Anatomical or Round implants for thin women, or those without much breast tissue?

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