Should I get teardrop moderate plus or high profile? Are round or teardrop implants suitable for my case? (photos)

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question and the picture you showed you are a good candidate for breast augmentation with implant high profile in your case for best result you can apply for position sub muscular with technique inframmary , its recommended if you get a consultation in person with a plastic surgeon to determinate how many cc do you need to the better results.

Depending on the individual anatomy and desired results, estimations and measurements should be made for each patient individually along with the decision about the type of the implants to be chosen. The elements that form up the breast shape and size and the overall frame can be different in each person. It is best to consult a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in cosmetic breast surgery in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

Thank you for your questions. I can completely understand the confusion. With so many implant options out there, it can be overwhelming sometimes. Add to that the fact that several different surgeons have different opinions on what they think looks "best" and you are likely to (as you have done) get a long list of options. Rather than looking for the "best implant," I would suggest you find the "best surgeon." Find the plastic surgeon (ABPS certified) who is listening to your goals and desires and creating a solution (and choosing an implant) that is going to best achieve your unique goals. I would not suggest traveling overseas for surgery, find a qualified surgeon in your area.I find that with very small patients like yourself, a shaped (anatomic) implant can produce a very nice and natural result. However, you have to understand the limitations and disadvantages of a shaped implant as well. Go with someone who can have a detailed discussion like this with you so that you understand how to make the best decision for yourself.
On another note, something we find helpful in our practice is 3D imaging. We use Crisalix to render a 3D model of our patients during the consultation. Then we can place different implants of different size and shape on the 3D rendering to show the possible outcome. Perhaps this would help you narrow down the options and define your goals better.
Best of luck!
Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACS
Owner & Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon VIVIFY plastic surgery 

Dear HyeMee,I use both tear drop (shaped) implants and round implants in my practice. One has to understand the dimensions of the breast to determine which implant would work best. A shaped implant looks like a tear drop and like a natural breast shape. This may sound like it makes the most sense for breast augmentation but if a patient has breast tissue already, this tends to push out or project the bottom part of the breast more so than what is natural. Two things that look like a breast don't necessarily make for a more natural looking breast. A round implant often times has a more natural look than a shaped implant because it increases the breast size more evenly. I still use shaped implants in a few circumstances when patients have no breast tissue. Patients that are very flat or have had a mastectomy. Shaped implants also have the increased risk, up to 30%, of rotation so I'm very careful when using or recommending them. Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate
for a breast augmentation.  I recommend a smooth round moderate profile plus or high profile silicone implant.  Teardrop shape implants have a risk of malrotation, so I would not recommend that.  The size, profile, and shape of the
implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon