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Moderate or High Profile for Breast Implant Revision?

asked 2 years ago by lei6102 in Houston, Tx
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 933 times
Tags: 400-449cc, comparison, high profile, moderate, moderate profile

I have Saline breast implants (425cc) now that I have had for 10 yrs. I am having them redone and having a hard time deciding between HP (High Profile) or Moderate.

I want to go a little bigger and was told either a 650cc HP or 550cc Moderate. I am worried that 650cc would be too big but 550cc moderate would make me look smaller than I am now. What should I go with?

7 answers to Moderate or High Profile for Breast Implant Revision?

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Implant choices

Choosing the right implant is done during the consultation after a  thorough physcial exam and discussion. It is hard to say without seeing you.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Moderate or High Profile for Breast Implant Revision

Generally speaking I prefer the profile of  Moderate Plus saline implants and High Profile silicone implants.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant profiles.

Hi! 1) You don't have to make any such decision! This is a technical issue for your surgeon, based on the look you want and on your anatomy. You need to trust him or her. It is part of the surgeon's job! 2) On the breast augmentation page of my web site, there is information about implant selection.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Talk to your surgeon

Hello, This is going to take a discussion with your surgeon but you really won't know much until the new implants are in. How are larger implants going to make you look smaller than you are now? Most of this is dimensional. Higher profile implants stand out more than lower profile implants with less width. What profile do you have in now?
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant revision going larger

Every case is different. I meet women who want revision surgery that want to be smaller. larger, the same, etc. You have had your current implants for 10 years so there has been some relaxation or stretch of your natural tissues. Your plastic surgeon's office should be able to set the implants that are your choices side by side so that you can appreciate the differences in size and dimension. I wish you well.
Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant sizes and replacement

Is your current 425 cc implant a high profile implant? The number suggests that it is. There is a 550 cc high profile implant that you could use instead of the 650 cc. However, it's hard to make recommendations without examining you directly and assessing your skin. 650cc is quite large, and much heavier than your current 425 cc implants, which over time, could lead to more sagging and loose skin. Discuss the sizes again with your surgeon at a second consultation until you're completely... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Moderate vs High Profile Breast Implants

It is hard to estimate what size implant you would need without examining your breasts. I understand that you have 10 year old implants. Do you have a signifianct capsular contracture? Usually in a re-augmenation with a significan capsular contracture, I prefer to use high profile implants that are bigger than what is present. Because it is difficult to judge the right size implant after a capsulectommy, I usually use sizers to help select the best implant size. Your surgeon is the best... more
Michael Diaz, MD

Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

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