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How to Choose Breast Implant Profile?

asked 2 years ago by michellejoyrich@aol.com in sb
Latest answer by David B. Reath, MD
Question viewed 1,737 times
Tags: breasts, nipples, under muscle, moderate plus profile, moderate profile, natural

Hi. I am getting a Breast Augmentation and I'm having the hardest time choosing Moderate Plus or Moderate.

I am doing it under the muscle, and my areolas are a little far apart I want breasts that are perky, yet look natural and give me cleavage.

What should I choose? And is going through the areola a good choice?

15 answers to How to Choose Breast Implant Profile?

Choosing a breast implant profile

Your surgeon should show you examples of all three profiles so you can see the different "look" each is designed to create. Basically, the moderate is the most natural with a straight upper pole profile while the moderate plus has a little extra upper pole fullenss that looks like a permanent push-up bra. The areolar incision is fine if you have enough diameter to work through.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Ask the advice of your surgeon

A lot can made be made out of the profile of implants to be used. Sometimes this can make a difference, and sometimes the difference is minimal. Generally speaking, the width of your existing breast tissue and the width of the implant to be used are the most important factors. In my opinion, you do not want your implant to be more width than your natural breast tissue. This only gives you a wider look to your breast, and can make the implant more visible outside of the natural breast... more

David B. Reath, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

plasticsurgeryknoxville.com

Breast implants, moderate versus moderate plus

There is very little difference between moderate and moderate plus implants. However, if you're looking for added projection to your breasts, moderate plus would be the way to go. As far as access goes to place the implants, going through the areolae is a great way to hide the incisions. This may alter the sensation of the areolae, so if that is important to you it may be advisable to consider a different approach. This can be done through the axilla or underneath the breast. Good... more

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.BaltimorePlasticSurgery.com

Moderate vs. Moderate Plus Breast Implants

Think of Mentor's moderate profile implants as "low profile.". If you need upper pole fullness or want larger breasts with less projection, then I would use these. If not then the moderate plus are fine. I would also recommend a mastopexy to center the nipples. Augmentation accentuates any deviation from the norm. So the nipples will appear more laterally displaced after surgery without the correction.

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant profile and incision options

There are multiple options in breast augmentation surgery that need to carefully be discussed and agreed upon by you and your surgeon, including the two things you have mentioned: implant profile and incision placement. There are advantages and disadvantages to each choice and ultimately it comes down to what you and your surgeon are comfortable with . Personally, I would say that in most cases I prefer moderate plus or high profile implants to moderate profile implants, but I think... more

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Too many choices

Michelle, These days there are almost too many choices in breast implants, which leads us to your dilemma. The decision for moderate vs moderate plus should really lie with your surgeon and will be based on your wishes and your body measurements. Without examining you, it is impossible to make recommendations as to what is best for you. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com

Tyoe of implant profile

As I'm sure you know, choice of breast implant profile and incisions are individualized for each patient. A moderate profile plus implant, for a given volume, is narrower and fatter than a moderate profile implant. Depending on the width of your breasts, your desired upper pole projection, and your desired volume, either type of implant may be better. Your surgeon should be able to demonstrate the implants to you and discuss the pros and cons in detail, particularly as it relates to... more

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant profiles.

Hi! 1) I think you will find the breast augmentation page on my website helpful. 2) It is absolutely not your job to decide on implant profile or size. You need to trust your surgeon to make the correct choice based on your exact anatomy and on the look you want. This is a complicated technical issue. How can a lay person know? 3) For most women going through the areola if a fine option.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant choice

This is a very difficult question ot answer without examining you. I personally use moderate plus or hps in t he majority of my patients, but this decision is made after a thorough exam and long discussion with the patient.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant profile choices

I tell patients to think of a breast as an empty pillow case and the implants as different size and shaped pillows. For instance, if they wear a 30 or 32 bra then high profile implants which have a narrower base diameter might fill the "pillow case" of that patient better. Measurements are made during the exam to size the different diameter implants to best match the patient's anatomy.

Christine Hamori, MD
Quincy Plastic Surgeon

Selecting a breast implant profile

First of all, an incision through the areola will likely give you the best, most inconspicuous scar. Also, having the implant under the pectoral muscle will likely give the most natural result. As far as the profile or projection of the implant is concerned, this is somewhat a matter of taste. If you prefer a fuller, slightly more rounded look, then the moderate plus or high profile may be a good choice for you. The moderate profile is the more common implant style, and most would say... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Selecting a breast implant profile.

This is not an easy decision to make without knowing your anatomy and measurements. Generally speaking you want to select an implant that closely matches your breast diameter. Depending on the volume of augmentation desired, you then secondarily select the breast implant profile that has the corresponding diameter desired.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Things to consider when selecting Breast Implant profiles

The moderate plus implant is a little taller and narrower than the same volume implant in the moderate profile. The most important factors in choosing a specific implant profile are your breast dimensions and tissue characteristics. Basically, you want an implant with a diameter as close to your breast diameter as possible. In some cases, you may select a slightly larger diameter implant in order to widen the breast and decrease distance between the breast, ie increase cleavage. The volume... more

Robert C. Bledsoe, Jr., MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Matching breast implant profile to the desired size is key

Your plastic surgeon should be able to give you advice on which profile is best for you based on several considerations. We usually start by picking the desired size (volume) of the implant according to what the patient desires. The way to do this is by tucking samples into a bra of the cup size you want. Next, the base diameter of the breast is taken into consideration, and the implant of the chosen size that matches the diameter is determined. So someone with a narrow diameter who want a... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

How to choose Breast Implant profile?

Breast implants have a Diameter (base or footprint) and a Projection (how far out it juts out from the chest wall. Moderate implants have a larger diameter, High profile implants have more projection. For the same volume, a moderate profile implant covers more of the chest wall (a more natural look), whereas a high profile implant covers less of the chest wall but projects out more (a perkier look). The difference between a moderate and a moderate plus implant is very subtle, and sometimes... more