Shapes of the Breasts

1) Full Breasts
2) Swoop Breasts
3) Ptosis Some Volume Breasts
4) Ptosis Little Volume Breats
5) Large Ptosis Breasts
6) Small Breasts
7) Tubular Breasts
8) Snoopy Breasts
9) Pectus Carnitatum Breasts

1) Full Breasts

If many of us had this breast shape and size a lot of us wouldn't be undergoing augmentation mammoplasty with breast implants, would we? Ah, in a perfect world...

2) Swoop Breasts

The swooping breast is actually pretty common. Some maybe be due to lack of volume but no sag - it is actually among the better of the shapes to have if you're going to get implants. The nipples point upwards which is major asset in breast augmentation surgery. Of course breast shape can be hereditary - we sometimes wonder where our breasts came from when we are the black sheep of the family in this regard.

3) Ptosis Some Volume Breasts

The ptotic, (saggy) breast with some volume is also very common. Usually after a pregnancy you will lose volume, have enlarged areolae and thinned skin due to stretching during the pregnancy. Breast feeding can affect the nipple structure as well - causing it to elongate. There is nipple reduction surgery as well as an areolae reduction procedure. Sometimes a minor lift is needed.

4) Ptosis Little Volume Breasts

The ptotic, (saggy) breast with little to no volume is very common after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and aging - or all four combined. Although many young mothers may experience this after pregnancy and breast feeding, where aging is not a factor. However it is truly dependent upon the individual. Regardless, the augmentation mammoplasty procedure can substantially improve this breast type. Sometimes a lift is needed.

5) Large Ptosis Breasts

The ptotic, (saggy) breast with much volume will more than likely need a lift. The good thing about this breast shape is that there is still a substantial amount of breast tissue to cover the implant. Too little tissue can result in a palpable implant. The same breast but without the volume would of course require a large implant and a lift.

6) Small Breasts

This case is more common than you think. In my opinion, smaller breasted women do come out with outstanding results with implants. Usually this breast type will need to have the implant placed under the pectoral muscle. It is also possible to have the full sub muscular placement with the use of the serratus muscles and the rectus abdominus fascia as well as the pectoralis major. Rippling can be a problem with smaller breasted women, although women with very little breast tissue and thin skin may qualify for silicone filled implants.