Round vs. Teardrop shaped implants

Tirby · 09-30-2009, 01:23 AM

Every woman who is thinking of getting implants has a look they would like to achieve which in my case is as Natural as I can get aka. A very gradual slope and as little of the implant showing through as I can get. A few things I'm positive on is that I want Silicone, and of course Under The Muscle Because I'm an AA cup. since I started looking up info on implants its always been about round ones and I would just like to know what I can about both types so I can pick a implant that better suites me here a bit of info about TD implants I found on a PS site.
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TEAR DROP IMPLANTS
Because the breast has greater fullness toward the bottom, some plastic surgeons prefer teardrop implants. They feel that teardrop implants provide a more natural result. Other surgeons think that the teardrop shape makes no difference, because as the body heals, it forces the implant into a round shape regardless of how it started.

Because of their design, teardrop implants must be oriented with the fullest portion at the bottom of the breast. One problem with teardrop implants is that they may rotate following surgery. This results in a sideways appearing breast. To reduce the risk of rotation, teardrop implants are all textured, however risk of sideways rotation is still about 10-20%. If a teardrop implant rotates sideways or upside-down, surgery must be performed to straighten it out. Teardrop implants cost about $200 more than round implants. Because of these drawbacks, the few plastic surgeons who use teardrop implants tend to reserve them for women with extremely little or no breast tissue, as these women might otherwise appear too “round” in the upper half of their breasts. Most plastic surgeons find little cosmetic advantage in using teardrop implants, even in women with extremely little breast tissue. To avoid the “round” look in thin women, they lower the round implants until the upper half of the breast has an aesthetic shape.

ROUND IMPLANTS
Round implants have several advantages. They may rotate freely under the breast without aesthetic consequences. They may be textured or smooth. Their cost is lower. Because the contents gravitate to the lower pole of the implant when a woman stands, the lower pole will naturally become more full, thus negating the need for a teardrop implant.
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Like I said I am just interested to know as much as I can about TD implants if you have them know someone who has them read something you feel could help me in any way please tell me lol I am fine with getting round ones but Id like to be able to make as well informed decision as I can, and just learning extra info wont hurt anything no matter what I choose. And I'm sure the info will help someone else as well. THANKS Ladies!!! you all are awesome

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Madame Wilde · 09-30-2009, 01:51 AM

My PS told me that, because the pocket for the teardrops has to be so precise and snug (so they don't rotate), the breasts will "sit up" on your chest when lying down. I wanted mine to fall to the sides like natural breasts when I am lying down, so that counted teardrops out for me.

stolz · 09-30-2009, 02:01 AM

I am 'hollow' at the top of the breast and am looking to fill it out, thus it also ruled out teardrop implants for me

Mous!e · 09-30-2009, 03:42 AM

I actually had very little lower pole fullness, so my PS used teardrop and lowered my crease. I'm only a little after 2 weeks PO but so far they look really natural even though they still have some dropping to do. Before my breast augmentation I also read many posts on here from ladies saying they were happy with anatomicals.
Just my experience, good luck with your decision

lisa789 · 09-30-2009, 04:59 PM

I wanted a natural look and because of my anatomy, my PS recommended anatomicals. You do have to make sure your PS knows how to create the pocket so there are no issues, I am VERY happy I did not go round, as I achieved the look I wanted. I won't have much dropping but I'm still early. Check out my pics if you are interested

nefertiri · 12-01-2009, 04:05 PM

i was hoping for the "fake" rounded look and didn't get it. mine still look VERY natural as far as shape is concerned.

Kayla00 · 12-01-2009, 05:04 PM

I have teardrop implants and I couldn't be happier!!! They do fall to the sides when laying down, not under your armpits though. They look real, they don't have that Pam Anderson grapefruit cut in half at the top rounded look. Mine looked great from day 1 and I went to a birthday party a week later wearing a tank top with no bra and not a single person in my family noticed!!! I wore padded bras and cutlets, so now when I don't wear any padding they look as big as a faked them to look. I HIGHLY recommend them if you want a natural look, they definitely achieve it!!

smokeyjoe · 12-01-2009, 05:45 PM

I have round & they look very natural, I was worried about tear drop when I read about them rotating, I think your PS has to really know what hes doing. good luck with your desission

boobies82 · 12-01-2009, 06:27 PM

At my consultation my ps said he absolutly will not do them, he said he has been doing this for a very long time and no matter how good the ps is the tear drops can rotate and look horrible. HTH!!!!

ladydraggin5302 · 12-01-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madame Wilde

My PS told me that, because the pocket for the teardrops has to be so precise and snug (so they don't rotate), the breasts will "sit up" on your chest when lying down. I wanted mine to fall to the sides like natural breasts when I am lying down, so that counted teardrops out for me.

My PS said the same thing he told me that it was best not to take the chance to avaid a possible second surgery right away. I also wanted "a little" upper pole fullness and tear drops wont give me that...
so I went with the round HP in my pics they look like that have that "fake" look you dont want but my most recent pics are 2 weeks old more droppin and fluffing has happend and they look pretty natural to me not quite but I had nothing to start with my PS said 6 months to see close to final results I will post more pics tonight if you want to see thm hope this helps

LittleMissSophi · 12-01-2009, 07:20 PM

Mine are round silicones, under the muscle, mod + profile. Take a look at my pics, I think they look very natural. People have said that they never realized how perfect my boobs are....but noone thinks I got a boob job. Public pics are up!

kaylyn · 12-01-2009, 07:59 PM

Do a search for form stable or cohesive gel implants. There is a Dr. in Santa Monica California that has been doing them for years with several pictures on his website, name is Dr. Steven Teitelbaum. He was the surgeon for a friend of mine that got these implants 6 yrs ago. She loves them. These implants are not yet FDA approved so you would have to enroll in a study. There are only a select number of Dr.'s allowed to implant these into pt.'s. Also I am currently reading The Best Breast 2 by Dr. Tebbets who invented the implants. Good luck to you.

perky44 · 01-21-2010, 05:50 PM

I have a very experienced ps who often uses anatomicals. A friend of mine referred me to him and she has the teardrop shaped now for over 6 years, no problems. My ps said in his experience, they almost never rotate. I had some sagging to my breasts and wanted a natural look without the roundness. He said the fullness at the bottom with the right size will lift me enough and give a good result. I am 1 week po, and they look a little weird, but am anxious for them to D & F, hopefully I won't be disappointed.

Irishgal2010 · 01-21-2010, 07:44 PM

When I was at my consult today my PS showed me that once placed under the muscle the teardrop shape gets flattened out to look like a round anyways. He wasn't against them but just pointed that out that you may not get the shape you want due to pressures against them...

Jetison · 01-21-2010, 09:28 PM

I'm sure it does vary from PS to PS, but mine used to use them alot (and actually a friend of mine has them from him and loves them 4 years out) but he said the risk of it turning is not one he is willing to take. He stopped offering them at all.
They said that a mod silicone gel will drop to the point that it will look as natural as a teardrop.

Sexyeyes · 01-31-2010, 10:41 PM

It does vary so much from ps to ps... my surgeon almost always uses teardrops and he has yet one of his patients to go back with a rotated implant. I'm very happy with mine and they do fall sideways when lying down. If you do want teardrops, make sure to choose a ps who has lots of experience with them... Good Luck!

09-30-2009, 01:23 AM	#1
Tirby Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 89 Thanks: 75 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Round vs. Teardrop shaped implants Every woman who is thinking of getting implants has a look they would like to achieve which in my case is as Natural as I can get aka. A very gradual slope and as little of the implant showing through as I can get. A few things I'm positive on is that I want Silicone, and of course Under The Muscle Because I'm an AA cup. since I started looking up info on implants its always been about round ones and I would just like to know what I can about both types so I can pick a implant that better suites me here a bit of info about TD implants I found on a PS site. ************************************************ *** TEAR DROP IMPLANTS Because the breast has greater fullness toward the bottom, some plastic surgeons prefer teardrop implants. They feel that teardrop implants provide a more natural result. Other surgeons think that the teardrop shape makes no difference, because as the body heals, it forces the implant into a round shape regardless of how it started. Because of their design, teardrop implants must be oriented with the fullest portion at the bottom of the breast. One problem with teardrop implants is that they may rotate following surgery. This results in a sideways appearing breast. To reduce the risk of rotation, teardrop implants are all textured, however risk of sideways rotation is still about 10-20%. If a teardrop implant rotates sideways or upside-down, surgery must be performed to straighten it out. Teardrop implants cost about $200 more than round implants. Because of these drawbacks, the few plastic surgeons who use teardrop implants tend to reserve them for women with extremely little or no breast tissue, as these women might otherwise appear too “round” in the upper half of their breasts. Most plastic surgeons find little cosmetic advantage in using teardrop implants, even in women with extremely little breast tissue. To avoid the “round” look in thin women, they lower the round implants until the upper half of the breast has an aesthetic shape. ROUND IMPLANTS Round implants have several advantages. They may rotate freely under the breast without aesthetic consequences. They may be textured or smooth. Their cost is lower. Because the contents gravitate to the lower pole of the implant when a woman stands, the lower pole will naturally become more full, thus negating the need for a teardrop implant. ********************************************** ***** Like I said I am just interested to know as much as I can about TD implants if you have them know someone who has them read something you feel could help me in any way please tell me lol I am fine with getting round ones but Id like to be able to make as well informed decision as I can, and just learning extra info wont hurt anything no matter what I choose. And I'm sure the info will help someone else as well. THANKS Ladies!!! you all are awesome .

09-30-2009, 02:01 AM	#3
stolz Thinking thinking.... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mid North Coast, NSW Australia Posts: 325 Thanks: 57 Thanked 81 Times in 79 Posts	I am 'hollow' at the top of the breast and am looking to fill it out, thus it also ruled out teardrop implants for me __________________ 5'7" 136lbs/62kgs Pre breast augmentation - hollow 32D/10D (C cup of tissue) Post breast augmentation -32F at 3 months post op 450cc HP unders both sides Ribcage 30" BWD 13cm breast augmentation date - 16th October 09 ~I DO NOT ACCEPT FR'S IF YOU JUST SEND ONE THRU WITHOUT A COMMENT ON MY PAGE OR ARE NOT AN ACTIVE REGULAR POSTER =)~

09-30-2009, 03:42 AM	#4
Mous!e Join Date: May 2009 Location: England Posts: 96 Thanks: 16 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	I actually had very little lower pole fullness, so my PS used teardrop and lowered my crease. I'm only a little after 2 weeks PO but so far they look really natural even though they still have some dropping to do. Before my breast augmentation I also read many posts on here from ladies saying they were happy with anatomicals. Just my experience, good luck with your decision __________________ breast augmentation Date: 9.11.2009 Mentor Silicone 330ccs Partial Submuscular Pre-breast augmentation: 34A (almost....lol) Post-breast augmentation: 34D!!

09-30-2009, 04:59 PM	#5
lisa789 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 181 Thanks: 20 Thanked 69 Times in 68 Posts	I wanted a natural look and because of my anatomy, my PS recommended anatomicals. You do have to make sure your PS knows how to create the pocket so there are no issues, I am VERY happy I did not go round, as I achieved the look I wanted. I won't have much dropping but I'm still early. Check out my pics if you are interested __________________ -

12-01-2009, 06:27 PM	#9
boobies82 700cc's BIATCH!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: murray utah Posts: 200 Thanks: 206 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	At my consultation my ps said he absolutly will not do them, he said he has been doing this for a very long time and no matter how good the ps is the tear drops can rotate and look horrible. HTH!!!! __________________ 5'8" 140lbs Pre/post 36b/ 34DD..and growing! breast augmentation:01.21.10 700cc saline mod, unders transax inciscion Friend Requests gladly accepted ONLY from members that have picture albums of themselves, and are "elite" active posters. Sorry ladies but these are breast were talking about!! :)

09-30-2009, 01:51 AM	#2
Madame Wilde Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 202 Thanks: 66 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	My PS told me that, because the pocket for the teardrops has to be so precise and snug (so they don't rotate), the breasts will "sit up" on your chest when lying down. I wanted mine to fall to the sides like natural breasts when I am lying down, so that counted teardrops out for me.

12-01-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
nefertiri Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: northern new york Posts: 175 Thanks: 18 Thanked 42 Times in 42 Posts	i was hoping for the "fake" rounded look and didn't get it. mine still look VERY natural as far as shape is concerned.

12-01-2009, 05:04 PM	#7
Kayla00 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: okemos, michigan Posts: 36 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	I have teardrop implants and I couldn't be happier!!! They do fall to the sides when laying down, not under your armpits though. They look real, they don't have that Pam Anderson grapefruit cut in half at the top rounded look. Mine looked great from day 1 and I went to a birthday party a week later wearing a tank top with no bra and not a single person in my family noticed!!! I wore padded bras and cutlets, so now when I don't wear any padding they look as big as a faked them to look. I HIGHLY recommend them if you want a natural look, they definitely achieve it!!

12-01-2009, 05:45 PM	#8
smokeyjoe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 405 Thanks: 86 Thanked 166 Times in 152 Posts	I have round & they look very natural, I was worried about tear drop when I read about them rotating, I think your PS has to really know what hes doing. good luck with your desission

12-01-2009, 07:20 PM	#11
LittleMissSophi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York, New York Posts: 105 Thanks: 15 Thanked 32 Times in 23 Posts	Mine are round silicones, under the muscle, mod + profile. Take a look at my pics, I think they look very natural. People have said that they never realized how perfect my boobs are....but noone thinks I got a boob job. Public pics are up! __________________ 29 y/o breast augmentation date 11/06/09 Mentor Mod+ Silicone Gel Implants Under the muscle with bilateral breast lift Left Breast 400cc's, Right breast 250 cc's. No joke!! Asymmetrical Breasts all my life...Righty a C up, Lefty a small B, plus different shapes as well. Needed this Augmentation! Hoping for Full DD! LOOKING LIKE I WON'T BE REACHING THAT GOAL! CURRENTLY A 36D

12-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#12
kaylyn Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: midland, michigan Posts: 41 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Do a search for form stable or cohesive gel implants. There is a Dr. in Santa Monica California that has been doing them for years with several pictures on his website, name is Dr. Steven Teitelbaum. He was the surgeon for a friend of mine that got these implants 6 yrs ago. She loves them. These implants are not yet FDA approved so you would have to enroll in a study. There are only a select number of Dr.'s allowed to implant these into pt.'s. Also I am currently reading The Best Breast 2 by Dr. Tebbets who invented the implants. Good luck to you.

01-21-2010, 05:50 PM	#13
perky44 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acton, mass Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	anatomicals I have a very experienced ps who often uses anatomicals. A friend of mine referred me to him and she has the teardrop shaped now for over 6 years, no problems. My ps said in his experience, they almost never rotate. I had some sagging to my breasts and wanted a natural look without the roundness. He said the fullness at the bottom with the right size will lift me enough and give a good result. I am 1 week po, and they look a little weird, but am anxious for them to D & F, hopefully I won't be disappointed.

01-21-2010, 07:44 PM	#14
Irishgal2010 Setting the girls up in style March 2/2010!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Posts: 189 Thanks: 110 Thanked 58 Times in 44 Posts	When I was at my consult today my PS showed me that once placed under the muscle the teardrop shape gets flattened out to look like a round anyways. He wasn't against them but just pointed that out that you may not get the shape you want due to pressures against them... __________________ Irish Gal- Mom to 2 wonderful, breastfed kids! New curves arrive March 2nd!! 550cc Mod+ round silicone unders, crease incision Pre-36A / Post-?? No more padding with chicken cutlets EVER!!

01-21-2010, 09:28 PM	#15
Jetison Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 256 Thanks: 151 Thanked 112 Times in 106 Posts	I'm sure it does vary from PS to PS, but mine used to use them alot (and actually a friend of mine has them from him and loves them 4 years out) but he said the risk of it turning is not one he is willing to take. He stopped offering them at all. They said that a mod silicone gel will drop to the point that it will look as natural as a teardrop.

01-31-2010, 10:41 PM	#16
Sexyeyes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 107 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 30 Posts	It does vary so much from ps to ps... my surgeon almost always uses teardrops and he has yet one of his patients to go back with a rotated implant. I'm very happy with mine and they do fall sideways when lying down. If you do want teardrops, make sure to choose a ps who has lots of experience with them... Good Luck! __________________ 15/12/09 My xmas pressy from me to me :) 345cc Silicone Mentor Anatomical Textured Overs Pre breast augmentation: 34A Post breast augmentation: 34C Height 5'1 Weight 115lbs Age: 33

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