Breast Implant Revision: Q&A
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I am having Breast Implant revision next week due to capsular contracture from the first surgery 11 yrs ago. I have 430cc Saline breast implants under muscle at present and will go back with Silicone breast implants. I am trying to decide between 421cc moderate profile or 425cc high profile. I am currently a 36C and want to keep my same cup size just want a more natural appearance.
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Doody
in Louisiana
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Choice of implants
You are comparing a high profile and a medium profile implant. While the two implants have similar overall volumes, with about the same number of cc's, they will have different shapes.
The high profile one will be somewhat narrower from side to side, but rounder. It will give you more fullness and roundness in the upper part of the breast, but possibly less cleavage/ more of a gap. It will tend to look more like "the push up bra" look than the medium...
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Saline and Silicone breast imlant sizes- High vs moderate propfile breast implants
Usually saline impalnts are perkier than silicone implants. moderate profile breast impalnts give better cleavage and fullness of the upper pole than high profile implants. Also, breasts generally look flatter and smaller after a capsulectomy procedure. You should consider these points in deciding on the size of new breast implants.
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It depends on your proportions.
Dear Doody,
The volume and profile is just part of the equation. Your surgeon needs to pick an implant that is appropriate for your proportions. The diameter of your breast, distance from nipple to infra mammary fold, and skin envelop characteristics are all important factors in deciding what implant would give you a natural appearance. There is only a 4cc difference in volume between your two implant choices but there is almost 1.5 cm difference in diameter and a 1cm difference in...
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Moderate vs. High profile breast implants
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Choosing between high profile vs moderate plus profile implants
The difference between high profile and medium or moderate plus implants of the same volume is their shape. The highprofile is narrower withmore projection. It really depends upon your anatomy and whether or not you want more "side boob."
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Moderate vs High Profile Breast Implants
Both companies that make breast implants, Allergan and Mentor, have three styles of implants, low, moderate and high profile. High profile implants have a relatively small diameter with a greater projection to diameter ratio than the other implants. Low profile implants have a much lower projection to diameter ratio. Moderate are in between.
For a majority of patients the moderate profile implants look the most natural. High profile implants can work well in women with a narrow breast...
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Moderate vs. High Profile Implants on Revision Breast Augmentation
There are many variables at play. Base width, desired projection volume, etc; For a given base width the high profile implants are designed to give more projection. Silicone usually feel softer and look more natural. There is also your tissue characteristics, and the desired look that you want. Take photos to your plastic surgeon. Please also remember to have realistic expectations.
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Breast implant sizing
It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired...
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High profile implants look less natural in general
Hello,
I agree that this is a decision you should make with your surgeon before surgery. Sizers can help at times. Silicone gel implants come in fixed volumes and do not allow adjustment. Also, high profile implants look less natural in general. Talk with your surgeon at pre-op and get this sorted out before your surgery.
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Moderate vs High profile Breast implants to retain cup size?
Dear Doody,
Every answer preceding mine was truthful and yet together they reflects the wide spectrum of approaches to your problem.
Bra cup sizes are NOTORIOUSLY inaccurate and a poor measurement of breast shape and volume. Each manufacturer has different proprietary cup sizes. But - we use them because it is the only way we as Plastic surgeon can communicate with non-Plastic surgeons.
Assuming no major correction in your implant pockets are required, I totally support the use of temporary...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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