Anatomical implants — often called "teardrop" implants — have more fill towards the lower pole and a gently sloping upper pole, designed to resemble the natural shape of the breast.
Characteristics
They typically use firm, form-stable (highly cohesive) gel to hold their shape, and many have a textured surface to help resist rotation, because if an anatomical implant rotates the shape can look wrong.
Considerations
- Can give a very natural slope, valued in reconstruction and in slim patients with little natural tissue.
- Risk of a "rotation" appearance if the implant turns in the pocket.
- Often firmer to the touch than soft round implants.
Whether anatomical or round is better for you depends on your anatomy and goals — see round vs anatomical.