What sort of look are you after?

The decision of implant shape is made based on 2 major premises. Firstly the type of look the patient is trying to achieve and secondly how big they want to go.  In general terms, most women are suitable for round implants in cosmetic breast augmentation and these form the staple implant type that I use.  A round breast implant aims to provide a fuller upper pole.

A teardrop implant provides less upper pole fullness.

I may recommend teardrop or anatomically shaped implants in the circumstances where a patient has picked a bigger volume implant and requires less fullness in the top portion of the breast, referred to as upper pole.  However, I may also suggest them in patients with very little breast tissue as the cohesive silicone gel is firmer and is less likely to wrinkle.

A similar look can be gained in the same type of patient using different techniques. The left picture shows a 330 cc teardrop under the muscle. The right is a smaller 250 cc round under the muscle. The decision should be made in consultation with a qualified health practitioner. If unsure, always seek a second opinion from a specialist surgeon.

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