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Recommend High Profile or Moderate Plus? (photo)
asked 6 months ago by dreamangel110 in lancaster, CA
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
Question viewed 421 times
Tags: high profile, moderate plus profile, natural appearance, recommendation
I am torn in between high profile and modewrate plus.My bwd is 13.6, I'm 5'5 125 lbs. My doctor said both would look good but didn't really suggest one over the other. I just don't know which ones would fit my body better. I want the too good to be real looking boobs but not the total fake look but not so natural either. Hope this makes sense...lol
16 answers to Recommend High Profile or Moderate Plus? (photo)
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Breast Implant Profiles
Hello Dreamangel110,
The prospect of breast augmentation is very exciting and the desire to have a specific look is even more exciting as the time draws near your surgery. However, what you really want more than a specific look though is a good, long lasting result with a minimal risk of complications.
As much as you might want to get involved in the process, picking the size or the profile of the implant is not your duty. That decision should rest solely on the shoulders...
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Choice of Implant Profile Should be Made by Experienced Surgeon
Hi there-
In my opinion, the choice of implant profile is most appropriately made on the basis of your goals for eventual appearance and on your anatomy- and so a recommendation of the best profile for you could not be made responsibly without a formal consultation and examination.
Carefully communicate your desired appearance to your surgeon.
If you're still not completely comfortable with the process, visit a few other reputable surgeons in your area. This is elective...
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Best contour profile for breast implant
Look at the diameter of the two implants compared to your breasts. do you want one that is wider and rounder or more narrow to the chest . athletic thin women sometimes prefer the more narrow implant..
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Hi Profile or Moderate Plus implants?
It is important to know if you were looking at Saline vs Gel implants. This makes a big difference because the "Profiles" of Gel implants are different from Saline of the same volume in the same category. When you use the term "Moderate Plus" I assume you are talking about a Mentor implant as this is the term that they use.
In general, the "High Profile" saline implants are extremely high profile and in my experience pretty much unusable in most...
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Braden Stridde, MD
Federal Way Plastic Surgeon
Federal Way Plastic Surgeon
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You are an ideal patient
Dream angel,
At your height and weight and judging from your picture, you are an ideal candidate for breast augmentation. And yes, either implant will probably look great on you. The question boils down to whether you prefer more cleavage or more projection forward of your breasts. The moderate plus implant will provide more cleavage and breast fill toward the midline of your chest. The high profile will fill more forward and upper parts of your breasts. So,...
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Recommend High Profile or Moderate Plus? (photo)
The posted photos does not help! I use HP primarily but without nude frontal/side photos or in person examination ONLY a guess.
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What profile implant is best for you
There are MANY factors that enter into the style of implant that will give you what you are after. I would say that these need to be addressed with your surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Some of the factors are
1.What is your base diameter of your breast
2. Do you have a Pectus Carinatum (pigeon chest) which tends to have breasts wider) or a Pectus Excavatum (caved in chest which tend to give a patient more cleavage)
3. What is...
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High or Moderate Plus Breast Implants ?
Agree with many of the responses already submitted, and with your surgeon, who said both would look good. No surgeon online will tell you which to choose, myself included, but if you want the "too good to be real" look and "not so natural", high profile will likely provide the result you desire, more than moderate plus. Full profile (Allergan Style 45) would be even bigger, and provide a more obviously augmented appearance.
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Choosing the right implant
I use both mod plus and high profile implants. Without an exam I could not say what is best for you. In my practice I use high profiles mostly for patients who are very narrow and want alot of projection and volume.
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Implant Profile
From your picture I find it hard to believe that your base width of your breast is 13.6, you seem to be of a smaller frame than that. I think if your surgeon is not sure which style of implant would be best you should see another surgeon. If the breast is measured properly there is only one good profile for a given volume that fits correctly.
Gary Hall,MD
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High profile or not
Chances are you will be happy with either, however the higher profile will produce a rounder augmented look that is popular in some parts of the country. If you can show your surgeon how you wish to look, he should be able to select the size and profile to get you there.
Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
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Choice of breast implant shape (and size) is a highly technical decision that should be made by your plastic surgeon.
Hi. I wrote this article about a year ago. I hope you find it helpful. My basic attitude is that you are paying your surgeon to worry about these issues.
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....
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Breast Implant Profile?
Thank you for the question.
Communication with your plastic surgeon will be key to achieving the results you are looking for. Unfortunately, the use of words such as “too good to be real looking boobs but not the total fake look but not so natural either” means different things to different people. In other words, what you consider to be natural may not be what your plastic surgeon considers to be natural looking.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes...
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High profile or moderate plus
You would probably look great with both. It depends on the size you choose. If you are going with something in the 200's or low 300's then i would pick moderate plus so that they aren't too far apart. If you are going higher like 450 then I would go with high prof so they don't stick out into your armpits:-). Your surgeon can guide you and help you with sizing as well once you know how big you are going. Good luck!!
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Sizing breast implants
The most important decision you can make is how big you want your implants to be, not the type of implant. Your plastic surgeon can provide "sizers" to slip into a bra so you can determine which size you like best. I would recommend you try that - that type of sizing gives you the best estimate for what size you will expect to become. Having said that, I use high profile implants for patients who desire a certain size (with sizing) and depending on their chest width, they may fall...
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Implant profile
Without seeing the breasts, including the nipple heights, it is difficult to make a definitive assessment but, if you are concerned about the natural appearance of the breasts, the moderate profile would be appropriate.
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