Which is a Better Implant Style Natrelle Style 15 or 20 Silicone?

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Natrelle 15 or 20 Better Style

Each style may be appropriate in the right patient depending upon anatomy and the goals of the patient. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast implants Los Angeles, CA

Implant choices

Choosing one style over another is based upon your anatomy and your surgical goals. An exam in person is key. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Profiles

Hello, Depending upon the patient's preference for a particular aesthetic, either could be more appropriate, and therefore better. However, when it comes to long term durability of results, and minimizing poor outcomes (complications), lower profile implants (Style 10 or 15) have a better track record. High profile implants (Style 20 or 45) have a high risk of causing unpredictable outcomes like excessive tissue thinning, drop out, double bubble. etc. Additionally,... more

Choosing a style (profile) in breast implants

Think of the term style (Allergan/Natrelle 10, 15, 20) as like a size in dresses or shoes. It doesn't really make sense to ask which size is better. The implant width has to match the interior width of your breast to fit and look right and not cause problems but you can choose the forward profile/volume of the implant ranging from low to high (not called that in gel-filled implants) depending on whether you want to increase your forward size from roughly one cup size to two cup sizes. Mentor... more

Which is Better Breast Implant Style?

It is not possible to state that one breast implant model/profile is “better” than another. There are certain patients who may benefit from one style of implant as opposed to another. This determination is often made based on measurements ( dimensional planning) and the patient specific goals. In my practice, I find the use of goal pictures helpful in the communication process between patient and surgeon. This communication along with careful measurements ( often... more

Implant Options

When choosing Breast implants, there's several factors that need to bee considered. The current shape and size of your breasts, the profile that you want to achieve, the amount of CC's, how much your skin will stretch, the size of the pocket where the implant is going to sit, over or under the muscle... Contact a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, he would be able to evaluate you and talk about your options.

Best Implant style

Your surgeon will select the best implant for your body. Neither style is better than the other. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) for an evaluation.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

4 reviews

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Natrelle Style 15 or 20 Silicone

Neither is consistently better that the other. The size and shape of your current breast tissue, and the size and shape that make up your goal will help you and your surgeon decide which is the best implant for you. When you ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery dot org). A listing in the ASPS website assures you that your... more