Base this on the dimensions and volume of the expander.

York Jay Yates, MD answers: Medium Plus Profile or High Profile Implants for breast reconstruction?

I am planning to go under an exchange surgery from expander to implants. I am 5'1", 105lbs., whose chest width (arm pit to arm pit) is 12 inches. In order for me to achieve a natural yet perky-looking medium B cup size, which between high profile silicon implants or moderate plus implants is recommended? If so, how many CCs?


York Jay Yates, MD
8 months ago

The dimensions and volume of the expander should be your guide. If you and your surgeon are happy with the current width (base diameter) of the expander then that is the diameter of the final implant you should use. Similarly, the implant diameter can be chosen smaller or larger compared to the expander as necessary. The fill volume of the expander should be known which can help you decide which volume of permanent implant you would desire. One caution, for a low height implant, the permanent implant will need to be a little larger than the fill volume of the expander to achieve the same "apparent" size.

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