Shaped vs. Round Implants

Both saline and silicone gel implants come in the traditional round form or a teardrop shape, called anatomical or simply "shaped." Round implants are used to achieve more fullness in the upper breast, but can still look extremely natural. The shaped implants more closely mimic the shape of a natural breast, with a slope and increased fullness in the lower breast. Dr. Smith can achieve excellent results with both round and shaped implants, and will help you make this selection based on what is best for your body and your goals.

How will I choose the right implant size for me?

Choosing the size that will meet your cosmetic goals can seem like a complicated process. The same size implants that look great on one person may not be the best option for you. That's why it's so important to choose a plastic surgeon such as Dr. Smith who uses his extensive experience and sense of aesthetics to help patients in Orange County choose the breast implants that suit their cosmetic goals and their lifestyles.

Dr. Smith makes the process simple and even quite fun. Patients can see and feel different styles of implants during their consultations, as well as review before-and-after photos to get a sense of what implants will get the results they want for their body types.

Are silicone implants really safe?

Silicone breast implants are some of the most studied medical devices in history. The Food and Drug Administration re-approved them for use in women who are at least 22 years old in November 2006, after 14 years of hearings, studies, and reports.

Hundreds of thousands of women around the world have received silicone implants since the 1960s, and in fact, while the devices were restricted in the U.S. they were never banned in other countries. No credible medical evidence has ever come to light linking the implants to serious complications.