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High Profile or Moderate Plus?

asked 1 year ago by Emma in Alberta in Calgary, AB
Latest answer by Brian M. Braithwaite, MD
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Tags: 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, high profile, moderate plus profile, options

I am 6 feet tall, 165 lbs, 38A and I measured at 15.I have gone for 2 consults so far. They both suggested between 550 and 600 cc's. Doctor Waslan said to go with the Mentor Ultra High profile because the others would make me look wide, and Dr. Whidden said to go with the Moderate Plus because the others would look to fake. So I am not sure which I should go with. Should I just go with High so its inbetween the 2??

3 answers to High Profile or Moderate Plus?

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Implant Profile

You did not mention saline or silicone but I will assume you desire silicone implants. My choice in profile has everything to do with the native breast diameter. When patients desire more volume, we usually opt for narrower implants with more projection (i.e., high profile implants). I have never used an Ultra High Profile implant during a cosmetic case. You have a rather lean build and do not possess a large amount of soft tissue coverage for your implants.... more
Brian M. Braithwaite, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Implant choices and location

I usually use high or moderte plus in most patients. In the US we do not have access to the ultra high profile implants.  Remember surgeons are all a bit different in their approach.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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What size & shape should I pick?

An ultra-high profile implant (Allergan Style 45) will give you a very full, very round shape.  This is a "love-it" or "hate-it" shape - some women feel that it looks too fake for their taste, even when placed behind the muscle, and 550-600 cc is not at all subtle, even for a tall woman. Try both contender implants on with a sports bra and T-shirt, and look at your shape & size in the mirror...I bet the answer will be obvious to you.  We use this try-on... more
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

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