Does Breast Implant Profile Matter in Preventing Bottom Out?

September 9, 2009
Asked By:Ms. K28 in Alabama

I am 28, 5'8", weighing 136 lbs, with smooth Saline Breast implants (425cc each), under the muscle. I went from a 36A to 36C. I am facing revision 10yrs later. My left breast is bottoming out about 1/2inch. I am going with the memory gel implant, under the muscle with a repair to the left. My surgeon wants to go slightly larger to push me to a small D cup to add volume and close the gap/add cleavage. Does the profile matter? Would I be able to get a high profile implant with less CC to get the same affect? I want to do everything I can to avoid another bottoming out!

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September 10, 2009

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September 13, 2009

Answer: Implant profile probably has little effect on bottoming out tendency but surface texture may.

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September 13, 2009

Answer: Implant profile probably has little effect on bottoming out tendency but surface texture may.

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September 11, 2009

Answer: Bigger implants will increase bottoming out

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September 11, 2009

Answer: Bigger implants will increase bottoming out

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