Why does surgery with anatomical breast implants require special attention?
Anatomical implants require a good deal of precision on the surgeon’s part. Because they are shaped like a natural breast, with a gentle slope at the top and more fullness at the bottom, anatomical implants must be positioned very precisely and securely; any misplacement or shifting of the implant could lead the breast to appear misshapen. Round implants, on the other hand, do not require as much exactitude. By simple fact of their “roundness,” they can shift somewhat after surgery yet still maintain the desired breast shape. This is not to imply that surgery with round implants is simple or risk-free; the surgeon must be highly skilled and experienced. But women who want the more “sloping” effect of anatomical implants should choose a surgeon who has a solid track record with this type of implant.
