Teardrop Implants vs Round: How to Choose the Right Shape for You? Expert Insights

When planning a breast augmentation, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing the right implant shape. While size often gets the most attention, the shape of your implants has just as much impact on your final result — affecting fullness, naturalness, cleavage, and overall silhouette.

At Manchester Private Hospital in Manchester UK, our specialist breast surgeons guide patients through the differences between teardrop breast augmentation and round breast implants to ensure every woman achieves a shape that fits her anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.

This expert guide explains everything you need to know about breast augmentation shapes — including a clear comparison of round vs teardrop silicone implants, who each shape is best for, and how to make the right choice.

Understanding Breast Implant Shapes

There are two main boob job shapes used in modern cosmetic surgery: teardrop shaped and round.

Teardrop-Shaped Breast Implants

Often called anatomical implants, these mimic the natural slope of a teardrop shaped breast — fuller at the bottom and gently tapered at the top. They create a soft, realistic contour that closely resembles the natural breast.

Round Breast Implants

A round breast implant is symmetrical and offers fullness throughout the entire breast. Because of their even distribution, round implants tend to enhance the upper pole more, giving a lifted, rounded appearance.

Natural Looking Breast Augmentation | Bilateral Breast Augmentation under muscles dual plane with GC Aesthetics Implants Round Smooth Extra High Profile SOR EHR 330. 3 months post op

Teardrop Breast Augmentation: Benefits & Considerations

Benefits

Women choose teardrop breast augmentation when they want:

• A natural slope similar to a teardrop breast
• Subtle, elegant enhancement
• More anatomical correction in cases of asymmetry
• A contour that blends smoothly with the chest wall

These implants can be especially effective for slimmer patients who want a natural improvement without too much upper-pole fullness.

Considerations

• May feel slightly firmer due to cohesive silicone gel
• Generally more expensive
• Rare potential for rotation

Some women prefer more cleavage than teardrop implants naturally provide

Round Breast Implants: Benefits & Considerations

Benefits

Round implants offer:

• Fuller cleavage and upper-pole volume
• A softer, more mobile feel
• No rotation risk
• A fuller, “enhanced” look when desired
• Great results for women with existing breast tissue

Round implants are also versatile — with the right surgeon and placement, they can look very natural even on slimmer patients.

Considerations

• May appear less natural if placed over the muscle on patients with minimal tissue
• Fullness is more evenly distributed, which some women love and others prefer more subtlety

Round implants are extremely popular for women wanting noticeable enhancement.

Breast Implant Teardrop vs Round – Key Differences

Below is a simple comparison of breast implant teardrop vs round implants to help visualise how the shapes differ:

This overview helps many patients choose between round vs teardrop silicone implants based on the look they want.

Which Implant Shape Looks More Natural?

A teardrop shape breast typically looks the most natural due to its anatomical design. But the truth is: Many women achieve incredibly natural results with round breast implants, especially when placed under the muscle.

Factors influencing naturalness include:

• Your natural tissue amount
• Implant profile
• Surgeon technique
• Muscle placement
• Skin thickness

This is why expert assessment is crucial.

If you’re aiming for the most subtle and feminine result, our natural-looking breast implants guide explains how implant shape, size, and placement work together to create a soft, realistic appearance.

Which Implant Shape Is Best for Your Body Type?

You may suit Teardrop-Shaped Implants if:

• You are slim with minimal natural breast tissue
• You prefer a subtle, natural enhancement
• You want an anatomical breast slope
• You have significant asymmetry or require reconstructive correction

You may suit Round Breast Implants if:

• You want fuller upper-pole volume
• You want noticeable cleavage
• You prefer a lifted, rounded appearance
• You already have moderate natural tissue

Natural-looking results come from choosing the implant shape that complements the individual body frame rather than following trends. My approach focuses on selecting the option that enhances the breast naturally while maintaining harmony with the patient’s proportions. – Dr Lopa Patel, Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation | Implants Used – Round Collection High Profile 390cc volume. 3 months post op

How MPH Surgeons Help You Choose the Right Shape

At Manchester Private Hospital, your breast augmentation consultation is designed to give you complete clarity and confidence. Our specialist team — including Dr Lopa Patel, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, who is known for her meticulous attention to detail and patient-centred approach — will guide you through every stage of the decision-making process.

Your consultation typically includes:

• Detailed body measurements to assess proportions and implant compatibility
• Skin and tissue assessment to determine the most suitable implant shape and placement
• A clear discussion about your aesthetic goals, lifestyle, and expectations
• Implant sizer testing so you can physically feel and compare different volumes
• 3D preview simulations (where suitable) to visualise how teardrop or round implants may look on your body
• Expert guidance on choosing between teardrop and round shapes, ensuring your final result is harmonious and natural

With specialists like Dr Lopa Patel, patients receive honest, thoughtful recommendations tailored to their anatomy. Her approach focuses on creating breast augmentation results that are balanced, elegant, and beautifully proportioned to your frame.

Implant Placement & How It Affects Appearance

Shape alone isn’t everything — placement plays a major role:

Under the Muscle

• Softens the edges of round implants
• Creates a more natural contour
• Reduces rippling
• Good for slim body types

Over the Muscle

• Enhances projection
• Works well for patients with good natural tissue
• Provides a fuller upper breast

Placement can make round breast implants appear more anatomical, while teardrop breast augmentation may appear fuller depending on muscle coverage.

For a deeper look at implant positioning and recovery, read our detailed under or over the muscle breast augmentation guide to support your decision-making.

Safety, Longevity & Aftercare

Both implant shapes:

• Are safe
• Are long-lasting
• Use high-quality cohesive silicone gel
• Require proper monitoring and follow-up

At MPH, your aftercare includes:

• Routine check-ups
• Scar care guidance
• Support throughout your healing journey

Our goal is long-term patient safety and satisfaction.

Before & After Results at Manchester Private Hospital

Seeing real outcomes is one of the best ways to understand your options.

Bilateral Breast Augmentation | Implants Used – Round Implants, Impleo by GC Aesthetics IMP HR 300 (High Profile 300cc volume), Inframammary fold incisions, dual plane placement. 3 months post op

We recommend browsing our breast enlargement patients photo gallery to compare teardrop implants vs round photos across different patient profiles.

Conclusion: Choosing the Right Shape for You

There is no “one best implant shape.”

The right choice depends on:

• Your anatomy
• Desired look
• Lifestyle
• Amount of natural tissue
• Surgeon recommendation

At Manchester Private Hospital, we help you make an informed, confident decision so you achieve beautiful, natural-looking results — whether you choose teardrop shaped or round breast implants.

Book your free private consultation today to discover the best implant shape for your body and your goals.