How likely is that teardrop implants will flip?

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I keep going back and forth between tear drop and round implants. I know the teardrops look more natural, which I want, but I keep hearing people say they flip? How likely is the chance of that? What is the chance of lymphoma with them since they are textured? What are the pros and cons of each?

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Yes, this is certainly a risk.  The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question its difficult evaluate you if the case dont have a picture, my recommendation is get  a consultation in person with a plastic surgeon to discuss all about theme.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear skpoison,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. The bottom line is that one should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who does a lot of breast surgery to determine the best implant for each patient. All of my breast augmentations are designer breast augmentations which means that one size does not fit all. I customize the surgery and implant based on the characteristics of the patient and their goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

will not flip is the pocket is dissected correctly.  They are not more natural as you have been led to believe as smooth round implants can create very natural looks as well.  More important is how much native tissue you have to camouflage your implants than the implant shape.  And one company's textured implant IS associated with a much greater risk of developing ALCL.  They are they company that offers a warranty should that occur.  I recommend textured anatomic implants on top of the muscle and smooth round implants below the muscle.  I can send you a handout on augmentation if you request one... you can do this at my website which can be googled.

Asaf Yalif, MD, FACS · Answer

Pros and cons are briefly listed in earlier answers. I recommend a thorough discussion with a board certified plastic surgeon that actually uses both round and anatomic. They will be able to explain the pros and cons and make a recommendation based on your desires and anatomy.

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