What are the differences between round and contoured breast implants?
Breast implants come in a variety of shapes, but the two major types are round and contoured (also called shaped, anatomical or tear drop). Contoured implants were designed to create a more natural-looking breast shape. They are flatter on top than the bottom, so if the implant rotates, a revision surgery may be needed. Some teardrop implants are textured to avoid this rotation. By contrast, round implants circular mounds that are flat on the back and round on the front do not change their shape when you move. It is a matter of taste. If you like and want the rounded, sharper-edged, “Victoria´s Secret” model look, go with round implants. If you’re looking for the most natural result, talk to your surgeon about the contoured implant. In the future, a teardrop silicone-gel-filled implant may be available in the U.S.; this will give more fullness in the upper part of the breast and will likely provide a more natural result.
