5ft 3, 100 Pounds Petite Frame Opt to Moderate High Profile Impants 250cc Will This Suit Me?

i am 5 ft 3" tall, 100 pounds, with a petite frame, i visited 2 doctors one suggested a 280 cc high profile teardrop implant and the other 300 cc high profile round implant. I am not a big fan of teardrop afraid of rotation in the pocket, however i am concerned of the upper fullness created by high profile (fake look). I am looking for a natural look. Will using a mentor moderate high profile implant work on me??

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Small, high implant Best

Since you are petite, I recommend a small implant. Implants are best placed behind the pectoralis major muscle. In that position the muscle determined the profile more than the type of implant. I suggest you use the smallest implant to give you the size change that your desire. The implant should be placed as high as possible to prevent descent and lateral displacement and maintain upper pole fullness. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski. M.D.

Implant choices

It is difficult to discuss what the best implant choice for you is without performing an exam and discussing your goals. This is doen during consultation. Good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Best Style and Size Implant For Me

With your height and weight, the smallest sized implant that will be covered by your breast tissue would be your best choice. Trying on implant sizers can help you see how varying sizes look on your frame. As a personal choice I prefer round smooth implants for aesthetic augmentation. For most patients I do not like high profile implants. However some patients with very narrow chest diameters desiring larger sizes may prefer this size. How much breast tissue you already have, how wide your... more

Best volume and shape implant for breast augmentation

Good question. There is never only one perfect implant and those "best" options depend on your breast and chest wall characteristics. So without examining you a specific answer is not realistic. Generally I use round smooth implants. I am underwhelmed that saline filled shaped implant have an real shape advantage and my impression is that they have a more undesirable feel than round smooth saline filled implants. Shaped gel filled... more

Implant selection

When I recommend implant size/profile, I consider each patient's desired look as well as her anatomy. I measure her chest width and height and thickness of the breasts; I also have patients try implant sizers. It is also important to communicate with patients what their desired look/goal is - some patients want "fake" look and some others want to look more natural and conservative. A high profile, round implant is very popular if they want fuller look. A moderate... more

Implant size selection

I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning and2.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 that is suited for your body frame. However,... more

Implant profile and look

The anatomic gel implants will likely give you a better chance of obtaining a "more natural look" than a round (moderate, moderate plus or high profile) implant. With round implants, the look is not predictable. Some women end up looking like two half grapefruits on their chest and other look more tear drop shaped. This depends on a number of factors including how you heal or scar in the implants, which no one can predict.

Todd C. Case, MD

14 reviews

Tucson Plastic Surgeon

High profile implants

The high profile implant is very popular, especially in ladies with narrow frames. I like to use implants with a diameter similar to the diameter of your natural breast to avoid a large space between the breasts. The high profile implant has a smaller diameter and more projection for the same volume. From the side view the high profile implant looks bigger because it comes further out from your chest. When implants of the same width are compared, the high profile implant is about a bra... more