Should I Choose High Profile Implants or Moderate+?

asked 1 year ago by Luna27 in Oslo, 12
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 300-349cc, choices, high profile, moderate plus profile

I`ve been consulting three different doctors, but thay seem to disagree what is the right implant for me. I`m 5,6", 124lbs, ribcage about 29" and breast width +/- 4,7" (some assymetry), hips 32". I want nice, sporty looking boobs, not too big but definately not too wide or flat. Also I don`t wanna look like I`m all boobs. I`d like to achieve som nice projection, while maintaining a quite natural and perky look. I`ve been considering +/- 325cc. Thanks for all help I can get:)

11 answers to Should I Choose High Profile Implants or Moderate+?

Breast implant size/type?

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Get it right the first time with implants size and shape

Using high profile vs. moderate plus implants may come down to personal choice. For a woman with a chest circumference less than 30 inches a high profile implant is a definite choice if you want a more rounded result. Your breasts seem to have a wide base, that is the base of your breasts goes all the way out to the edge of your chest wall. Every ones opinion is going to be different. Make sure your plastic surgeon understands the shape and size you desire and together... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing

Hi Luna27! Awesome question and thanks for the photo...I tell all my patients," See 10 plastic surgeons, and get 9.5 differing opinions and plans!". There is art and science in medicine in general, but a lot more emphasis on art when it comes to plastic surgery! I have been using a higher number of Moderate Profile PLUS implants for my patients as of late because of the increased fullness in the upper pole of the breast. I feel the HIGH profile can at times give too much ful more

John Philip Connors III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Size Determination

I boils down to what you want. Be VERY CLEAR on what you desire!!! Most women want good size (notable) breast when it is all said and done. Based on what you want the plastic surgeon will advise you if that is possible. In general HP implants give you more projections with a narrower width. If your plastic surgeon uses sizers during surgery then he/she can place difference size and projection sizers in to determine the best permanent implant for you. Dr. ES... more

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Choosing an implant profile

The implant profile is not as important as the volume. The high profile implant has gained popularity recently but it is secondary to choosing an appropriate volume for your chest size and skin dimensions. Typically high profile implants are chosen for patients who would like to have as much volume as possible but have a narrow chest diameter. Whether a Mod+ or High profile implant is good for you is something determined after a full consulation and taking measurements. Having a... more

Bahram Ghaderi, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tight skin envelope

Luna, In my opinion with your tight skin envelope a high profile implant will look too tight and squeezed into your chest. Go with the moderate plus. 325cc sounds like a good number for you to get to a full C. I personally get a range of implants available for the surgery. Then during the surgery I sit the patient up on the table (while under anesthesia) with a breast sizer in place to determine the best volume. The sizer is filled to determine which... more

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant recommendations.

Of course this varies with each patient and a final decision would only be made after a full consultation. However, if you are looking for a quick and easy answer, I would prefer saline moderate plus filled 2/3 of the way or Silicone high profile.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant choices

For a narrow framed paitent, I usually palce hp's or moderate plus implants. This is something chosen during consutlation after a thorough exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Let your docor that you trust to help you

You have very thin breast tissue and moderate plus or high profile both will work. You may consider smaller implants than 325 ( I would suggest 275 c.c max)if you want as natural look as possible. The other option is to have 3D imaging and try different size implants. I been using the 3D imaging for a while and I find it very helpful.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Moderate profile breast implants for breast augmentation

There is quite a push recently for higher profile breast implants, and they do fill a need for some patients who want a very full volume, especially when the chest is narrow. The high profile implant has a smaller diameter and will keep its more spherical shape even when you lay on your back. The breast will stand up on the chest. Also the edges are 'rounder' and the implant shape can show through the breast. If you want nice projection with a quite natural result I would stick... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Implant projection helps determine look

For most breast augmentation patients, finding a doctor who you trust and selecting the right size implants are the most critical decisions. For your frame, you need to realize that the appearance of your breasts will be mostly determined by the implants since you have very little breast tissue to cover them. Therefore, I think for a more natural look, you should be considering silicone implants. Next, for my patients who say "I want nice, sporty looking boobs,... more