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Differences Between Moderate, High, and Extra High Profile Implants?

asked 2 years ago by 5864anon in London
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,586 times
Tags: high profile, moderate profile

I am considering a breast implants but want to know the difference between moderate, high and extra high profile implants?

15 answers to Differences Between Moderate, High, and Extra High Profile Implants?

Profile of Breast Implants

Breast implants have different profiles - moderate, moderate-plus and high profile. The profile refers to the anterior projection. So if you put the implants on a table and looked at them from the side, the high-profile implant would look taller than the moderate profile implant. I hope this is helpful.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Implants of All Shapes and Sizes

As already mentioned, there are a variety of choices in terms of implant shapes. It is really the job of the surgeon to "fit" you with the implant that best suits your breast measurements. I will see patients who look on the internet and see a beautiful result, and immediately ask for that exact implant size and style. In reality, implant selection is a very indivdualized process.... one implant type may look great in one woman's breast buy terrible in another! more

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

Differences between LOW profile (LP), Moderate Profile (MP) and High Profile (HP) Implants

The LP, MP, MP+, and HP refer to the HEIGHT of the implant - the distance from the floor of the implant to the highest point of its roof. The consideration as to which implant should be used in you should take into account the look you are looking for as balanced against the width and slant of your anterior rib cage, the amount of current breast tissue and the breast skin give. The LP, MP, MP+, and HP lines of round saline breast implants come with a large selection of volumes PER each line... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Implant differences

The main difference with implants in these different categories, is that as you go in to the higher profile implants the projection increases and the implant diameter narrows.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Different Profiles of implants

Hi there- These terms refer to the ratio of an implant's projection to its diameter. Please do not make the mistake of thinking that this is something that you as a patient should be concerned with, however. This is not a matter of patient preference, and some of the most unhappy patients I see (after surgery elsewhere) are those in whom implants were chosen inappropriately. Your implants should be chosen based on the dimensions of your body, not the profile you... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Breast implants

These are actually made to give the plastic surgeon/patient more variety to chose from but essentially they are the same. Go to the manufacturers website and look at the dimensions. You will find that the differences are very minimal-about one inch or so and hardly make a difference. I prefer the moderate ones. Also, note that a low profile is not available simply because no one would pick that one!

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Different profile implants for breast augmentation

I am not aware of extra high profile implants but, in brief, these are different shapes for similar volume implants. To give you a silly analogy what is the difference in a person if they weigh 150lbs but are 4 feet, 5 feet, or 6 feet tall? In summary, higher profile implants have a tendency to have less rippling at the expense of looking rounder.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

How to pick the right breast implant - which breast implant profile is best

In Jacksonville, breast augmentation is individualized to each and every patients. Picking your particular breast implant is a decision that you should make with the help of you board certified plastic surgeon. Your plastic surgeon can recommend an implant size range and profile that is appropriate for your body type and characteristics. Every patient should be given the opportunity to aid in the decision making process so that they receive the result they hoped for. There are several... more

Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

The meaning of breast implant profiles

The size of a breast implant is determined by the diameter of the base and the height or projection of the implant, and through the wonders of calculus the implant volume can be determined. A moderate profile implant will generally look most natural and balanced within the breast. Some patients do have a narrow chest and want a very full volume and so for some a high profile implant will suit their needs. The breast begins to project forward from the chest more and will tend to have an... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Moderate, high, and extra high profile implants

It is one of height vs diameter measurements. Where the wider implants have a lower height. I use mostly HIGH PROFILE implants to give more projection. From MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implant sizes or shapes.

How to pick breast implant sizes and shapes: Answer by George J. Beraka, MDManhattan Plastic Surgeon1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if your chosen look is... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant profile

I recommend either Allergan or Mentor breast implants. The profile of the implant refers to its projection. Allergan makes low, moderate, and high profile implants while Mentor makes moderate, moderate plus, and high profile implants. I am not aware of an "extra high" profile implant.

John Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant profiles

These descriptions refer to the projection of the implant from the chest wall. As Dr. Aldea mentioned already, if you put the implant down on the table, this would also refer to the distance from the floor of the implant to its roof. The higher profile implants have a narrower base diameter, which makes them useful in a small patient who wants a relatively large size. The best way to get a sense of the types of implants and which profile would be most appropriate for your body is to visit... more

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Proper breast implant sizing

Your surgeon should spend much time analyzing your goals, the "look" you want and measuring your chest wall to determine the best implant for you. The profiles you are asking about are what determine how much forward projection you will get from each implant. The more high the profile, the less natural the final look will be.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Difference in implant profiles

Categorization in implants are relative. One company's lowest profile implant may be called moderate and another's intermediate profile called moderate plus. Basically the implants have a certain diameter (assuming we are talking about round implants) and a certain height. Implants can be relatively compared by comparing the relative diameter and associated height (when lying flat on a table). Thus a implant with a diameter of 11 cm. and a height ,say of 3 cm., would be said to have a lower... more