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Will a 175/200 Cc Silicone High Profile Implant Look Good on Me? (photo)

I am 5'7, 115 pounds, not much breast tissue since I am 32B but measure 31. 23 years old. I just want to be a 32C which is like a 34B, not more than that! I have always been slender and want to keep it that way. I am very confused as to decide if HP is better than moderate profile. My doctor suggested HP since my rib cage is small...

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age 18-24 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in silicone implant 110-129 lbs B cup high profile

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Will 200cc high profile implants look good on me?

Thanks very much for your question. I would recommend thinking about size of your breast augmentation in terms of your breast width. In other words, you surgeon may be correct and based on the width of your breast a high profile implant might be the best fit. But it might not if the implant width and your chest width don't match up. It's like shopping for shoes. Your foot can only fit into certain sizes of shoes. If they are too big or too small your foot... more

Implants

My advice to you is to avoid the high profile implants if you are looking for a more natural softer look.

Breast Augmentation Candidate

First you should make a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The Doctor will take measurements of your chest and your breasts to help you decide a good size for what you are looking for. Both implants give improvement in size but high profile implants have a smaller diameter, whereas the moderate profile implants are wider in diameter. Taking a look at your picture you might be a good candidate for high profile implants due to your petite frame and not wanting to go very... more

Mplant size with petite body torso

Listen closely. You want to look natural. Measure your diameter of your breast. Regardless of profile you will be best served if you pick an implant that corresponds most closely to your diameter. Higher profile will add more volume for the same diameter, which is a secondary issue. Talmage Raine MD FACS drraine.com

Talmage J. Raine, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant profile based on size and breast width

Dear Lauren, Thank you for your questions and posting picture. Based on your description, you have a narrow chestwall and don't need an overly wide breast implants. However, it seems that you are going with a smaller implants overall which will have a narrower base width. For this reason I will not recommend the high-profile implant. Additionally, you should consider the TUBA procedure which is ideal for patients undergoing small volume augmentation obviating the need for any... more

Implant choice

I commonly use HP silicone implants for narrow framed women who want fairly large implants. Best to be seen in person to be properly evlauated.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Profile

Frankly, it is not the patients repsonsibility to decide which type of implant is best. Dr. Tholen gave a very comprehensive answer with which I totally agree. The problem you have as discussed is a narrow chest. This becomes an issue especially in taller women. You would do better with >200cc volume to get you in better proportion for you height.

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

High profile implants will give you an abnormal "Betty Boop" wide cleavage and unnatural look.

You are tall (5'7") and slim (115 lbs.) with B-cup breast volume of your own. I agree with your request for a modest implant size to increase your breasts by one cup size, but disagree with your surgeon's recommendation for high profile implants, as well as recommended size in the 175-200cc range. I would estimate that your breast base dimension is at least 13-14cm in diameter (or more accurately, your planned submuscular implant pocket dimension. 175-200cc high profile... more

Matching best implant size to your breast

The best way of determining what is best for your frame is to measure the base width of your breast to determine what is the maximal width implant that will fit and then from there determine what implant has the proper width to match the look you are trying to achieve. If having good cleavage without a push up bra is important to you then chose an implant that is close to your breast width or slightly smaller. From the photo you look more like an A to small B. I would guess... more

Benjamin Chu, MD

12 reviews

Honolulu Plastic Surgeon

Small Volume High Profile?

Hi Lauren, This depends on a few things. Namely, what is the natural width of your breasts, as well as the ideal width. You look very slender in your photo, but I can not tell what is the diameter of your breasts. Think about if you want nice cleavage or if you want your breasts to have a seperated look. If you want nice cleavage, your implant width needs to match this. If you pick a width that is too narrow for your chest/breast width, then you will have... more

High profile implant versus moderate profile implant

The difference in dimensions between a 175 moderate profile implant and a 180 high profile implant are relatively small. 175 projection 3.3 diameter 9.9 180 projection 3.8 diameter 9.6 If your breast / rib cage is large enough to accommodate the wider you can balance your goals of projection versus width

Best implant size for you

This is difficult to answer without a physical exam. I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning 2.Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant... more

High profile implants for small chest wall width

High profile implants can be utilized in patients with a smaller chest wall width to give adequate volume without being noticeable laterally, or at the sides of your chest wall. However, with an implant volume that small (175 to 200) the implant width difference is minimal. I would say that the average implant placed in the US is 350 ml with higher volumes in... more

Best Breast Implant Size/Profile for Me?

Thank you for the question.  As you can imagine, despite your good description of body type and goals, it is not possible to give you precise advice online. The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery is:   1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of... more