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Breast Implant Profile for Very Petite Frame?

Recently booked myself in to have breast augmentation. I'm confused as to why my surgeon has recommended that I have 300 cc's low profile as I am very very petite (UK size 6, 5ft 2 in. 32 AA). Would like to acheive around a DD cup. All over the web, it says low profiles are best for people with wider chests. I'm so slight of frame; surely moderate or high profiles would be better. I'm getting concerned and beggining to wonder if this surgeon knows what he's talking about. Please help.

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A cup female 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in implant size low profile profile

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I would be quite surprised if the 300 cc implants took you up to a DD. I would try sizers on to confirm your implant selection. See video below for samples. see video

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There are many different shapes of implants to choose from. I prefer HP's most of the time on narrow framed individuals.

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Breast implants - petite frame

Although the width of the implants is important and I generally would use a moderate profile (or moderate plus), of more concern to me is that you want to be a DD. At 5'2" tall and with a petite frame, this may be asking too much! You are already concerned that the low profile implants may be too wide. The amount of stretch on the skin and muscles and tightness of the pocket may rresult in distortion of the breasts, asymmetries, unnatural look, and disproportionate shape. You want... more

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Choice of breast implant profiles

To know which implant profile to use, a bit more information is needed. From my perspective, the width of your breast is the most important factor in determining the implant choice. It is best to have the implant's width to be equal to, or less than, the width of the breast. This is so that the breast does not appear wider after the surgery. For petite women, I will frequently use a moderate profile plus implant. This may or may not be right for you depending upon your measurements. If... more

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