Will a High Profile Silicone Breast Implant 200 Cc Look Natural

asked 2 years ago by maryjoe in ohio
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, 200-249cc, A cup, high profile, natural, thin

I'm 5"10" and only 127lbs I've always been a small a cup. little skin up top and my ribcage is very small so I was offered a 200cc in 2 choices a moderate and a high profile implant. The moderate didn't look like much and the profile looked nice under the tank top but I'm really looking for a natural look since I'am 41 years old. Can the high profile look natural on someone as thin and small as me? I can always use a pushup bra in the future.Also any other suggestions of any other implants to consider?

10 answers to Will a High Profile Silicone Breast Implant 200 Cc Look Natural

Breast implant sizing

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

Will a High Profile Silicone Breast Implant 200 Cc Look Natural

In this instacne your BWD is a critical measurement as well as the amount of soft tissue coverage your breast offers. I would make this decision after using sizers but it could be a reasonable option.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant choices

It is hard to say whether or not the volume you selected would be best to reach the desired size and be natural. Certainly the smaller you go in a size appropriate for you, provided you have enough native breast tissue, the more natural they will appear. You can do a baggy test or try sizers on to see how the volume fits in a bra for you.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Which breast implant will look most natural?

Hi there- One of the things I find most interesting is the amount of misinformation the average patient must sift through when researching breast augmentation surgery. In particular, I think that many patients become overwhelmed with implant choices and the abundance of information about these options available on the Web. This is complicated once they contact a surgeon or two for information about the implants, and which is most likely to give them the result they desire. Somewhere along... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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What style of breast implant to choose

Without an examination, it is difficult to answer your question. Based on your height and weight and your descriptions, it appears you have very thin skin. I am glad you are going with a smaller size implant. For the result to look natural, in my opinion, the implant has to fill the entire dimension of your breast (the implant has to fill the entire natural width and height of your chest). A high profile implant has the same volume as the moderate profile, but with a narrower base. ... more

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizers inserted during surgery show which is best implant for you.

Hi. This is such a common issue, that I wrote an article about picking breast implants for RealSelf. You can look at it on my profile.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

High profile implants not typically the most natural-looking

Your question is a common one, but the first thing to recognize is that what you mean by "natural" may not be the same as what your plastic surgeon is picturing. I am thinking about a study from a few years ago in which patients and plastic surgeons were shown tracings of breasts in profile and asked to rate them on natural appearance. The patients typically chose a higher profile-type look. In my view, like most of the plastic surgeons in the study, high profile on a thin... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing depends on skin laxity

Hi, it's tough to answer this without an examination of your breast tissues. A natural look is possible with both types of implants, but it depends upon how much skin laxity you have. The goal is to fill the breast, but not overfill it which leads to that unnatural look. You should discuss your goals with your surgeon, and hopefully he or she can guide you as to which is a better choice for you. Good luck, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Better results with High Profile Gel vs Moderate Profile Plus Saline

High Profile Silicone implants do NOT look the same as HP Saline implants but in the Mentor line, are close to Moderate Profile Plus (Style 2000) Saline implants. HP Saline implants have a narrower base and are higher (more projecting) than either their HP Silicone and Moderate Profile (Natrelle / Allergan) and Moderate Profile Plus (Mentor) which could give them an exaggerated "Torpedo Look" in some women. SILICONE - The advantage of Silicone filled implants over saline filled,... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

High profile vs moderate profile breast implants

A 200 cc moderate and high profile implant will have different base dimensions with the high profile being narrower. The upper pole will be fuller in the HP also so you run the risk of looking like having 2 tennis balls with a mile in between. If you want a "natural look" and are willing to use a push up bra, the moderate would probably be better. Maybe look at the moderate plus which is in between the other two?