Teardrop Silicone Implants: Do They Look More Natural?
When you get breast implants, you want to make sure that it is not obvious that you got a "boob job," but it is important that the breasts look natural. Many people believe that teardrop silicone implants can give you a more natural look than the other options available for breast implants. Only you can decide if teardrop silicone implants are right for you, but here is some information that may help you make an informed decision.
The choices for breast implant filling may limit your options in shape, as well. Saline breast implants only come in a round shape, whereas, silicone implants offered round or teardrop shapes. The teardrop shape is also called anatomical breast implants. Saline implants do not come in teardrop shape because the liquid is to thin to hold a shape. Silicone is thicker and can hold the shape better. This is important to know because there are many risk factors associated with silicone implants.
For the majority of people, silicone implants of any shape offer a more realistic and natural appearance and feel over saline implants. But, there is some debate over whether teardrop silicone implants look more natural than their round counterparts. This is because the breasts of most women tend to naturally be more in the shape of a teardrop rather than round. When asked which shape looks most like a real breast, the majority of women pick the teardrop silicone implant.
The problem with teardrop silicone implants is when a woman lies down. The teardrop shape remains which can look unnatural because a real breast does not retain a teardrop shape when you lie down. Round silicone implants tend to look more realistic when the woman lies down. Additionally, round implants tend to take on a somewhat teardrop shape when standing simply because of gravity. It is best to talk to a certified plastic surgeon to determine which shape is best suited for your body type. Another downfall of teardrop silicone implants is the complication that can occur if the implant shifts. Since the teardrop shape remains, the breast can look very unnatural if the implant turns upside down. Teardrop silicone implants require a textured surface that is designed to help prevent rotation of the implant. The textured surface can create a firmer breast and is more likely to deflate or ripple as compared to a breast implant with a smooth surface. In the end, it is a decision of personal preference whether to get teardrop silicone implants or round implants. Remember that all breast augmentation or reconstruction surgeries carry risks, especially with silicone breast implants. Surgery of any kind is a serious matter, and the risks and details of the procedure should be thoroughly discussed with a professional certified plastic surgeon before undergoing any type of plastic surgery. Serious risks are imposed when any foreign object or substance is introduced to the human body, so carefully weigh the risks associated with any type of plastic surgery.
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