High Profile or Mod Plus?

asked 1 year ago by Canada24453 in Manitoba
Latest answer by Neil J. Zemmel, MD
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Tags: comparison, high profile, moderate plus profile, projection

I am planning on having a breast augmentation done in the next couple of months and i've done alot of research. One thing I'm still confused about is projection. One of the reasons I want to have this surgery is to even my body out, my hips are large in comparison to my upper body. My measurments are 28, 25, 36. I love the look of high profiles but I'm wondering if moderate pluses would be better to make me appear mpre hourglass shaped then pear. Thank you so much.

10 answers to High Profile or Mod Plus?

Breast implant profiles

Hello Canada24453, The profile of a breast implant will have little impact on your perceived body proportion after breast augmentation surgery. The size of the implant will have more of an effect in that regard. Beyond that, there are more important thnigs that should be discussed. Implant profile, like size should be decided upon by the surgeon, with some input from the patient. You can not just pick and choose any implant size or shape like a pair of shoes.... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

drminniti.com

Breast Implants - What Profile?

Hi Asked 4 days ago by Canada24453 in Manitoba, Excellent and timely question - but there are no "right" answers. The more important decisions, of course, are (1) silicone versus saline and (2) what size. Once you've addressed those issues you can start figuring out exactly which implant you think you want. In GENERAL, a high profile implant is a little "pointier" than a moderate plus (or medium profile) implant, and you'll have a bigger space... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant profile

The most important part of determining which size and shape of breasts implants are best for your body it to actually try on the implants. There are many variables that go along with choosing an implant that will look proportional to your body and the measurements of the breast can guide you in the right direction. As I am sure you know, high profile implants project more but have a more narrow base, while moderate profile implants have less projection and a ... more

Neil J. Zemmel, MD
Richmond Plastic Surgeon

Implant profile questions

I think that the important determination is what implant size you desire, based on trying on implant sizers in a bra. I do not suggest that my patients concentrate too much on implant profile. Implant profile is oftentimes then dictated by the dimensions of a patient's breast width and chest wall width. A narrow chested woman who chooses (and whose tissues can handle) a relatively larger implant may only be able to fit a high profile implant, as a moderate plus or moderate... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Hi profile versus moderate plus profile breast implants

Picking the "right" implant is the most important aspect of breast augmentation. Too big or too small and the patient will not be as pleased with the result as they might be. Once you have been able to determine the volume of implant that you think will be right for you, the decision as to which profile implant you should have is largely already determined. We try to fit the diameter of the implant as closely as possible with the base width of your breast for the... more

Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Implant style

The main difference between moderate plus and high profile implants is that for any given number of cc's of volume (like, say, 350cc), a moderate plus implant will be a little wider and a little flatter. They also make moderate profile implants which are quite flat compared to their projection, and I rarely use them, except in reconstruction when I use a high profile implant on the reconstructed side and sometimes just add a small, moderate implant on the other side to achieve symmetry... more

Tim Abou-Sayed, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

How to pick the right implant size and shape?

There are many factor that help to chose the best implant size and shape for your body and breast. Your plastic surgeon can help you after examination and considering your desire. 3D imaging is another tool that can help you visualize your breast with different sizr and shape implants. At the end the final result is combination of your surgeons skill, your breast and implant. High profile implants work better in patients with small breast base.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants, moderate profile or high profile

High profile breast implants are rather popular right now based on interest we receive. Some do like the look, though they are not for everybody. The higher profiles are rounded and yes, projecting, and stay that way no matter what position you are in. A lower profile implant will have more flow with the breast and the wider base diameter produces less of a visible edge within the breast. Think of an implant cc for cc able to 'spread out' more. The most important decision for you is... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

How to pick breast implants.

How to pick breast implant shape and size. 1) 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 realistic... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

High Profile or Mod Plus Breast Implants?

As long as the breast implant you pick can be covered by your present breast soft tissues there is no wrong answer. The Moderate Plus Saline and High Profile Implants result in different appearance; you get a much more prominent, "out there", almost "done" appearance with the HP implants. In someone with wide hips, when choosing saline implants, I would prefer Moderate Plus implants because they are more subtle / less obvious. But - YOU need to make the choice and not... more