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High Profile or Moderate Plus Profile Silicone for Narrow Chest?

asked 1 year ago by newsoon
Latest answer by Joseph M. Perlman, MD
Question viewed 393 times
Tags: silicone implant, comparison, high profile, moderate plus profile, narrow

I've been to 2 doctors and they recommend different silicone implants. One says hp and the other doesn't use hp and says to do moderate+. I'm concerned because I have a narrow chest area. I don't know how you measure it, but it is 28 inches around right below my nipple. I am flat chested with NO breast protruding out. I don't want to look like some of the pictures where they are pointing straight forward and look tight & fake. But, I am concerned that I'm not wide enough for the moderate+.

11 answers to High Profile or Moderate Plus Profile Silicone for Narrow Chest?

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It sounds like you're a better candidate for high-profile

High-profile implants have a narrower base than a moderate profile implant, when giving the same amount of anterior projection. They're useful for someone with a narrow chest. To get the same projection with a moderate profile implant, it may extend laterally into the lateral chest region and this may not be the type of look you desire.
Joseph M. Perlman, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

doctorperlman.com

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Implant width considerations

You concerns are appropriate.  On one hand if you have a narrow chest you are limited to narrower implants.  Thus a high profile implant would give you more volume while maintaining a narrower width compared to a moderate profile implant.  This allows more volume without being too wide.  On the other hand a higher profile implant, with its more dramatic projection, is more likely to create a tight, fake look.  Your best option is to try on both a high profile and... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

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Choose the implant to match your base width and desired "look"

You have a narrow base width and this dictates a narrow implant.  You should try on both profiles and see which looks better in clothes.  Most of my current patients go with the Mentor HP gel if they are narrow becasue it gives them more projection and doesn't look too unnatural.  The Mod+ may just not give you enough for what you want.  You'll know once you try them on.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants for a narrow chest, flat, tight breast

There is considerable debate about high profile breast implants and for some surgeons they are the 'hot' implant at present. With a narrow chest you will perhaps have a higher volume and projection with a high profile implant, but at what cost. The high profile implant in a very small or thin breast can look rather round and artificial. A moderate projection (not a plus) will look more natural. We suggest a focus on the look, not size alone. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

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High Profile or Medium Profile: Best Fit or Shape?

The choice of a "best fit" is based upon the measurement of the width of your natural breast. Ideally, we want the implant to be about 1/2-inch less wide than the width of your breast so that the implant is completely covered by your breast tissue. This minimizes the potential of feeling or seeing the edge of the implant.\ The choice of profile does also influence the shape of the breast. A high profile implant is fuller and rounder in the upper chest than medium- and... more
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

www.pzwiebel.com

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High or moderate profile implants for a narrow chest?

You are right, that choice of implants is based on measurements, your anatomy, breast base width, tissue elasticity, breast volume. You state that you are flat chested with NO breast tissue and you do not want "a tight and fake look". Personally, without the benefits of photos, I would recommend a low to moderate profile implant to give you a more natural look.
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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High Profile or Moderate Plus Profile Silicone for Narrow Chest?

Without knowing what volume ie: cc you are choosing, and what your breast diameter is, it is impossible to tell you how you would be best served.  The higher the pofile, the more the projection of the implant but the less the diameter.  Women who want cleavage are sometimes better off with the moderate plus, and women who want projection are sometimes better off with HP, but I say sometimes because it all depends on what volume implant you are choosing and what your breast width is... more
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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High profile or moderate plus

You are right when mentioning measurements whem trying to chose the correct implant for you. Once the dimensions and skin cahracteristics of your breast are understood there is an ideal implant range for you. The profiles provide flexibility in achieving your desired breast aesthetic. This can range from "natural" to appearing obviously augmented. Photos of breasts you like but also breasts you do not like will help your surgeon understand the look you are trying to achieve. Review... more
Robert W. Kessler, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.drrobkessler.com

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High profile vs moderate profile silicone implants

In my opinion, the high profile implants deliver a better volume to diameter ratio than the moderate profile implants. Since I switched to  high profile implants about 10 years ago the number of patients telling me "I wish I had gone bigger" has dropped dramatically. They have great projection and give very natural results! Hope this helps!
Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Choice of implants

THere are so many variables and concerns with implants that it is impossible to give you a recommendation. Most like, you will have to compromise and prioritize your wants and don't-wants. See my previous answers on choosing implant size. In general, the lower the profile, the more natural the look.
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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High Profile or Moderate Plus Profile Silicone for Narrow Chest?

You have real concerns that over the internet without even a postyed photo it is very hard to advise. My personal choice in your case, without seeing you, would be HP. From MIAMI 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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