Round vs Teardrop Breast Implants
When choosing a breast enlargement procedure, there are many different decisions you will need to make about the shape of your breast implant.
One of the decisions is whether the implant is going to be round or teardrop shape. Both options offer benefits and different aesthetic effects, and your own personal preferences and anatomical concerns will impact this decision.
Round Breast Implants
Round breast implants are a popular choice for breast enlargement surgery. They provide a full look in the upper portion of the breast and the symmetry of the implant means that the breast will retain its shape regardless of how the breast implant moves and rotates within the breast pocket.
Round Implant Benefits
- Consistent shape
- Enhances fullness to the upper pole.
- More pronounced cleavage
- Less complications with rotation
- Less expensive than teardrop implants
Who is best suited to a round implant?
A round breast implant is suitable more most patients but often best recommended to those seeking a more noticeable enhancement. It is ideal for those seeking more fullness in the upper breast.
Teardrop Breast Implants
Teardrop implants are also known as anatomical or shaped implants. They are designed to mimic the natural shape of the breast and are fuller at the bottom before tapering off at the top. They provide a more natural and subtle change to the breast size and shape.
Teardrop Implant Benefits
- Natural Breast Contour
- Subtle Breast Enhancement
- Less Upper Fullness
- Provide consistent results
Who is best suited to a teardrop shaped breast implant?
Teardrop breast implants are ideal for patients who have less natural breast tissue and are looking for a natural and subtle breast augmentation. They are also often used in reconstructive breast surgery to keep a more natural and anatomical shape to the breast.
How to choose your breast implant shape?
There are a variety of factors that will impact your decision to choose a round or teardrop implant. These include your desired outcome, body type and lifestyle.
During a consultation with one of our experienced Consultant Plastic Surgeons, they will help you decide on which implant is going to be most suitable for you. They will provide personalised recommendations based on your antimony and surgical goals.
Motiva Implants
Some of our surgeons offer Motiva Ergonomix implants which are a unique style of implants that incorporates the benefits of both a round and teardrop implant.
An ergonomix implant has a round base but contains a proprietary gel known as Ultima which allows the implant to take a teardrop shape when standing but a round shape when laying down. This provides a natural appearance and feel to the breast which many patients enjoy.
Ergonomix Implant Benefits
- Designed to look and feel as natural as possible
- Projects in proportion to your natural figure
- Adapts to follow your movements
- Is able to mimic how real breast tissue looks, feels, and moves.
Breast Implant Results
See more Breast Enlargement results here.
Summary
All different implant shapes provide unique benefits and the best choice will depend on your personal preferences and anatomical requirements.
We recommend consulting with a specialised breast surgeon who will assist you in making an informed decision that aligns with your aesthetic goals.
Why choose The Private Clinic for Breast Implant Surgery?
- The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with thousands of women placing their trust in us each year.
- Top UK specialised best breast surgeons with decades of experience.
- State-of-the-art hospital facilities
- Giving you the best possible results and care is our priority.
- Dedicated care with your expert breast surgeon and nursing team, and a 24-hour helpline
- Rated Excellent on TrustPilot with over 1000 5 star reviews
- All breast implant options are discussed not just one type.
Useful Links
- See our before and after photo breast implant results gallery
- Read our extensive Breast Augmentation FAQs
- Find out more in our informative breast enlargement blogs
- Watch our Breast Enlargement Patient Journey video series with Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Adrian Richards
Our Expert Breast Surgeons
- Mr Adrian Richards, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast.), GMC Number: 3286812
- Mr Davood Fallahdar, MD&Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng), Chir Plast (Hons), MicroSurg (Hons), ORL (H&N) GMC Number: 4686602
- Mr Adel Fattah, BSc (Hons), PhD, MB BChir, FRCS (Plast). GMC Number: 4764599
- Mr Dario Rochira, BS, MD. GMC Number : 6130664
- Mr Navid Jallali, BSc, MB ChB (Hons), MD FRCS (Plast). GMC Number: 4404969
- Ms Helena Antoniadou, MBBS, MD & Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng). GMC Number: 3700956
- Mr Maisam Fazel, MA(Cantab), MB BChir, MSEd, FRCS. GMC Number : 4767420
- Mr Giuseppe Di Taranto, MD. GMC Number: 7614248
- Sandip Hindocha – Consultant Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon, MD, MPhil, MBChB, MRCS, MFFLM, FRCS (Plast). GMC Number: 6122218
- Ms Rieka Taghizadeh, MBChb, MRCS (Glas), FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4743910
- Mr Waseem Bhat, MD, MA, MRCS, MSc, FRCS, Dipl Hand Surgeon, GMC Number: 6070768
- Mr George Samouris, MD. GMC Number: 7064009
Get in touch
We have clinics in London Harley Street, Birmingham, and Northampton
To find out more about Breast Enlargement Surgery, please call us on 0333 920 2471 or use our online breast implant contact form.
