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Will High Profile Implants Suit Me Because I Have Wide Hips?

asked 2 years ago by 2907anon in Toronto
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I was recommended 300cc-325cc hp implants. I am 5 ft 5, 135lbs with a 29 in rib cage. I don't want to look husky by going too large and too wide up top although my hips are about 40 in. Would high profile work for me?

6 answers to Will High Profile Implants Suit Me Because I Have Wide Hips?

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Wide in the hips

If yo are fairly wide in the hips you may be better off with a wider implants to offset the hippiness.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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High profile breast implants: silicone or saline

The implant volume you are describing confuses me because silcione implants are not adjustable and come in either 300 or 325 but not 300-325. IF you are referring to saline then high profile implants tend to have a greater volume range; for example 300 to 360. In either case, a high profile implant seems a reasonable choice for your anatomy.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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You dont' understand what they mean by high profile

A high profile implant means that the manufacturer, has decreased the base diameter a little bit and give a small amount of projection. the numbers are real but are somewhat subtle. if you have wide hips and you want your implants to match, i would suggest that you go with a slightly larger implant that is NOT high profile, assuming that you do not have a very narrow chest.
David E. Berman, MD

Sterling Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing THE BEST Breast Implants

It would be great if we could reach for implants on a shelf and simply picked the ones that matched a woman's hips. Done. Or her desired cup size. Done. But, it really does NOT work this. way. Having the experience and artistic understanding required to match a particular woman with a particular type of breast implants requires specialized training, insight and a spatial understanding. One needs to asses the natural breast and chest wall asymmetry, the stretchiness of the skin,... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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High profile implants with wide hips

Choice of implant size to me is based on the diameter of the implant.  One can get the same diameter from low, moderate, or high profile implants.  You should try on all different typs to see how you look.  You may find that you like the low profile better!
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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WHAT STYLE OF BREAST IMPLANT TO CHOOSE?

Excellent question! The profile of the implant means the same volume is contained in an narrower width, so the only way the volume can go is up (more projection).  For example, a moderate profile 350cc implant can have a width of 12cm, a high profile 350cc implant will have a width of 10.5cm.  This means the high profile implant will "stick out" more than a lower profile implant. Based on your description, if you have wide hips, it is best to find an implant... more
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

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