Medium Plus Profile or High Profile Implants for breast reconstruction?

I am planning to go under an exchange surgery from expander to implants. I am 5'1", 105lbs., whose chest width (arm pit to arm pit) is 12 inches. In order for me to achieve a natural yet perky-looking medium B cup size, which between high profile silicon implants or moderate plus implants is recommended? If so, how many CCs?

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A: Base this on the dimensions and volume of the expander.

By York Jay Yates, MD - Ogden Plastic Surgeon

The dimensions and volume of the expander should be your guide. If you and your surgeon are happy with the current width (base diameter) of the expander then that is the diameter of the final implant you should use. Similarly, the implant diameter can be chosen smaller or larger compared to the expander as... more

A: This depends heavily on how you "measure up"

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, After removing tissue expanders, implants are of course placed for long term use. The kind (shape and size) of these implants is chosen based upon the shape you wish to achieve but also how successful expansion has been. You can only make a reasonably good-looking breast mound if the tissue to cover it... more

A: Breast implants after expanders

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

This is a relatively easy question if all the information is available. FIrst, I figure out what tissue expander was used. Then as I am filling it up, I ask the patient what volume inflated did she feel matched the other side. We both agreee on this number. Then I match up the implant that reflects the base... more

A: Choosing between medium plus and high profile breast implants

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

In my practice, I limit my breast implant choices to medium plus and high profile implants in most cases. This provides excellent projection of the breasts and limits lateral fullness of the chest wall. In your particular case, both medium plus and high profile implants would be suitable. The... more

A: Choosing the right implant for breast reconstruction

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Naomi - Thanks for the question. It is a challenging one. The reason it is so hard to answer is there are many unanswered questions - These include: What was the size and shape of the tissue expander? How much was it over inflated? What is the shape and position of your other breast? Are you... more

A: Only your surgeon can determine this

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

While implants are the same, patients are different. There are a multitude of factors that might determine how an particular implant will "look" in your breasts. Most plastic surgeons use a dimensional approach to choosing implants, looking at the width and projection. The cc's is a by-product of... more