If you are considering breast augmentation, you may want fuller breasts without looking obviously “augmented.” But what actually creates a natural-looking result: a teardrop-shaped implant, a round implant, or something else? The answer depends on more than implant shape alone.
Dr. David Altamira, a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of advanced training and surgical practice, serves patients throughout the Greater Houston area. He takes a personalized, detail-oriented approach to cosmetic surgery and works with each patient to achieve results that enhance their natural proportions.
Are Round or Teardrop Implants More Natural-Looking?
Both round and teardrop-shaped implants can create natural-looking breasts when they are chosen and positioned appropriately.
Round implants are commonly used for breast augmentation and provide fullness throughout the breast. Although their name may suggest an obviously rounded appearance, modern cohesive implants can settle naturally, with more fullness toward the lower portion of the breast when you are standing.
Teardrop or anatomical implants are shaped with less fullness at the top and more volume toward the bottom. This shape is intended to resemble the natural slope of the breast. However, teardrop implants are not automatically more natural-looking for every patient.
What Else Affects How Natural Breast Implants Look?
Implant shape is only one part of the equation. A natural result also depends on factors such as:
- Implant size and width
- Implant profile or projection
- Your chest and breast dimensions
- The amount of existing breast tissue
- Implants being placed above or below the chest muscle
- Skin elasticity and breast position
- Your desired amount of upper-breast fullness
Choosing an implant that complements your proportions is often more important than simply choosing between round and teardrop shapes.
How Do You Choose the Right Implant?
During your consultation, your surgeon can evaluate your anatomy and discuss how different implant dimensions may affect your final appearance. Dr. Altamira offers silicone, saline, and cohesive “gummy bear” implant options and helps patients compare implants based on their individual goals.
If your priority is a subtle result, be specific about what “natural” means to you. Photos showing the breast shape and fullness you prefer can also help communicate your goals.
Achieve Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation in West Houston, TX
The most natural breast implant shape is ultimately the one that fits your body and desired proportions. To explore personalized options for breast augmentation in West Houston, TX, call 713-271-9000 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Altamira.