What Looks Can You Achieve With Breast Implants?
Medically reviewed and updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Dr Daniel Fleming, Medical Director at MINKST – 25+ years of cosmetic surgery experience, 6,000+ breast procedures performed.
When it comes to the desired look you want to achieve with breast implants; your body, the shape, size and placement of implants will all have an effect on the overall look you will end up with.
So it is important to have in mind the overall look you want, but also what is appropriate and achievable for your body type.
Remember no one size fits all. You need to have realistic expectations and listen to your MINKST surgeon recognising their knowledge and experience will guide you to understand what is achievable for you.
Below are some examples of the different looks we are able to offer at MINKST using a variety of different surgical techniques and breast implants.
Natural look breast augmentation: different-sized round implants
315cc & 255cc, high profile, round, implants placed over the muscle.
This patient wanted a natural look and to go from an A cup to a B/C cup size breast and we were able to achieve this look for her with the use of two different sized implants (due to her having more breast tissue on one side), high profile, round implants. The patient still had enough tissue to have them placed over the muscle and retain a natural look.
Fuller, more augmented look: large round implants over the muscle
450cc, round, high profile implants placed over the muscle.
This patient was interested in a larger, more augmented look. Placing the implants in front of the muscle, with a larger implant can result in a more obvious shape of the implant for thinner patients who do not have as much natural breast tissue to disguise the implant.
Borderline breast lift: achieving a lifted result with augmentation alone
315cc, round implants placed over the muscle.
This patient was borderline for needing a breast lift surgery and she wanted to be higher, fuller and larger, but not too much larger. Careful planning, based on measurements and the surgeon’s experience and surgical techniques was necessary to ensure the lifting effect of an augmentation without implants was achievable for her. It is very important to ensure the dimensions of the implant are adequate to fill the skin in the lower part of the breast and to avoid total submuscular placement in a patient like this otherwise the so called “Snoopy” deformity. Placement in front of the muscle was needed here to maximise lifting and optimise the outcome. If you are borderline requiring a lift, you can read our Blog which may help you understand if you are able to get away with breast augmentation alone.
Natural look with teardrop implants: avoiding the double bubble effect
290cc silicone gel implants, tear drop shape, under the muscle placement, medium profile projection.
The desire was for a C cup, full, round looking breasts. You might think a round implant would be the right choice to achieve this but it was not for this patient due to her wider chest and risk of a “double bubble” effect.
For this patient if a round breast implant wide enough to close the gap and give good cleavage had been chosen, its lower edge would have been well below this patient’s existing breast crease. Because she has a well defined crease of her own this may not disappear and the new crease formed by the lower edge of the implant is below it can cause the “double bubble” effect. This was avoided by her surgeon recommending a particular shape of tear drop implant that is wider than it is tall. You cannot tell this just by looking – all you see is an excellent result.
Although this patient needed a tear drop implant It is important to note for many patients, a natural look is able to be created without the use of tear drop implants.
This is a good example of why no one size or shape fits all. Implants that gave a great outcome for one woman may not in another. It is worth saying again – you need to have realistic expectations and listen to your MINKST surgeon. Their knowledge and experience will guide you to understand what is achievable for you.
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Send through some photos of your desired outcome to see what you can potentially achieve. Be realistic and find someone who has a similar body shape and size to you (if you can find a before and after photo even better). Find more breast augmentation before and after photos at our results page – achieved by our MINKST surgeons / doctors.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Breast Implant Looks
Yes — during your consultation your MINKST surgeon will discuss the look you’re hoping to achieve and recommend the implant type, size, profile and placement most likely to get you there. MINKST also uses 3D simulation technology so you can visualise potential results before committing to surgery.
Not necessarily. Many patients achieve a very natural result with round implants, depending on their anatomy and the placement chosen. Teardrop implants are recommended in specific situations — such as when a patient’s anatomy creates a risk of the “double bubble” effect with a round implant — rather than as a general rule for a natural look.
A double bubble occurs when the lower edge of the implant sits below a patient’s natural breast crease, creating two distinct curves in the outline of the breast. It can happen when a round implant is wide enough to reach good cleavage but extends too far below the existing crease. Choosing the right implant shape and size — sometimes a teardrop rather than a round — can prevent this.
If you are borderline for needing a lift, it may be possible to achieve a lifted appearance through augmentation alone — with very careful implant selection and surgical technique. Your surgeon will assess your anatomy and be honest about whether this is achievable for you, or whether a breast lift would be needed to achieve your goals.
The most useful comparison is with patients who had a similar starting point to you — similar body frame, breast shape, skin laxity and the same procedure. Looking at results from someone who started with very different anatomy can set unrealistic expectations. You’re encouraged to bring photos of your desired outcome to your consultation.