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Which Implants Are Bests for Cleavage and Projection?

asked 1 year ago by sunnyd5 in Texas
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 201 times
Tags: implant size

Given that both implants are correct for my dimensions - which would provide both good cleavage and projection? 360-390 (D-12.7,P-4.2) is Allergan, 350-400 is Mentor (D-13.3,P-3.9)? Thanks.

4 answers to Which Implants Are Bests for Cleavage and Projection?

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Breast Implant Cleavage vs. Projection How to Choose the Right Implant

It is clear that you have done some research.  Since you have chosen implants from the two major company with similar dimensions you should be happy with either.  Saline implants as they get closer to the maximal fill volume will increase in projection and decrease in the base width.  So the dimensions given are an approximate size of the filled implant.  Mentor normally has a wider range for fill volume.  Most Plastic Surgeons fill to above the minimal volume... more
Dennis J. Bang, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Having your cake and eating it too: Clevage and/or Projection

The only wau to have both cleavage AND projection is to increase both and not one at the cost of the other.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Implant choice cleavage and projection

The choice of implant to provide cleavage and projection really depends upon your anatomy.  An exam is key.  Some patients have very wide cleavage to begin with and it may be impossible to achieve the cleavage that they want.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Implants to Produce Both Cleavage and Projection

Breast measurements are a guide and not absolutes in choosing the proper implant.  As a result, this provides both the surgeon and patient options in choosing the "ideal" implant.  The base width should be close to your natural dimensions as well as take into account where you might be deficient - thus you need a slightly wider implant to make up for anatomic shortfalls.  As for projection, the higher profile you choose the more projection you will achieve -... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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