Would a donut lift with small implants help me achieve a natural teardrop shape? (photos)

Measurements are needed to be certain, but I think the vertical lift would do a much better good and keep a pretty natural shape. You can use makeup to cover scars. Some peri-areolar lifts, which are not full lifts, stretch the areolae out and flatten the breasts.

Dear Eclectic660772,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

A donut lift would only achieve a minor improvement, and you may find this insufficient since your nipples are located below your breast fold. Please let your surgeon know how much of a lift you’d like to achieve and they’ll let you know if a donut lift and implants would suffice.