DISCLAIMER: The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.
What This Gallery Shows
Cases in this gallery include patients who received anatomical implants across a range of sizes and dimensions. Unlike round implants, anatomical implants can be selected with width independent of height, allowing the implant to be matched more precisely to individual chest wall measurements. Placement is typically submuscular or dual plane to ensure the implant maintains its correct orientation over time.
About Anatomical (Teardrop) Breast Implants
Anatomical implants consist of highly cohesive silicone gel — firmer than most round implants — which allows them to hold their shape in all positions. This can be particularly useful for patients with minimal existing breast tissue, where a lower-profile upper pole may look more proportionate to their frame.
Dr Turner tends to recommend anatomical implants for patients with little natural breast tissue, those with mild breast ptosis (descent), or patients with tuberous breast anomaly, where shaping the lower pole of the breast is a priority. Because these implants are shaped, correct placement and orientation matter — rotation can affect the visual appearance, which is why surface properties and surgical technique both play a role.
Sydney Consultations — Bondi Junction and Manly
Consultations take place at:
Bondi Junction — Eastern Suburbs. Surgery at Bondi Junction Private Hospital. Manly — Suite 504, Level 5, 39 East Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095. Surgery at Delmar Private Hospital, Dee Why.
All surgery is performed in Sydney. Patients from Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, and the Gold Coast consult locally and travel to Sydney for their procedure.
Understanding Your Results
After photos are taken at three months or later, once swelling has resolved and implants have settled. Anatomical implants maintain their shape more consistently across positions than round implants, though the final result still depends on individual healing, tissue coverage, and placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are anatomical (teardrop) implants most suited to?
Dr Turner recommends anatomical implants most often for patients with minimal existing breast tissue, mild breast ptosis, or tuberous breast conditions where adding volume to the lower pole of the breast is a priority. They are also considered when a patient prefers less upper pole fullness. This assessment is made during consultation — implant type is not chosen based on photos alone.
What is the difference between round and anatomical implants in practice?
Round implants create a fuller, more projected upper breast profile. Anatomical implants follow a more tapered slope from the collarbone to the nipple, with most of the volume sitting toward the base. The best choice depends on the patient’s anatomy and what they are hoping to achieve — Dr Turner discusses both options in detail during consultation.
Is there a risk of anatomical implants rotating?
Because anatomical implants are shaped, rotation can affect the visual result. Implant surface texture and surgical placement technique both help minimise this risk. If rotation does occur and changes the breast’s appearance, revision surgery may be required. This is one of the factors Dr Turner discusses during the risk and complication conversation at your consultation.
Are the dimensions of anatomical implants customisable?
Yes. Anatomical implants can be selected with different width and height combinations, which allows for more precise matching to chest wall measurements. This is particularly useful for patients with narrower or asymmetric chest wall dimensions.
How does the consultation process work for breast augmentation in Australia?
A GP referral is required before your first consultation with Dr Turner. A minimum of two consultations, a psychological evaluation, and a mandatory cooling-off period all apply before surgery can be scheduled under current AHPRA regulations. Dr Turner consults from Bondi Junction in the Eastern Suburbs and Manly on the Northern Beaches.
Take the Next Step
A consultation with Dr Turner is the appropriate way to assess whether anatomical implants may be suited to your anatomy. He consults from Bondi Junction and Manly in Sydney.
Contact us to request a consultation or ask a question. A GP referral is required to book your first appointment.
