Moderate vs High profile Breast implants to retain cup size?

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A: Moderate vs High Profile Breast Implants

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: High profile implants look less natural in general

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

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... more

A: Moderate vs High profile Breast implants to retain cup size?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: It depends on your proportions.

By Leslie H. Stevens, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Breast Implant Profile

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! This is a technical choice that should be made by your plastic surgeon, based on the measurements of your chest and your breasts. In Manhattan, we make the final choice during the actual breast augmentation operation. We put disposable implant SIZERS inside your breasts, to really see which profile... more

A: "Natural" Breasts: A function of Moderate vs High Profile Implants?

By Lavinia Chong, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

In my opinion, a breast appears "natural" if it is mobile, soft, appears size appropriate to a woman's chest and the nipple is appropriately positioned. You currently have subpectoral moderate profile saline implants, which have become encapsulated, resulting in deformation of the shape of the... more

A: Moderate Profile versus High Profile Implants

By Nirav Savalia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

It's not really possible to answer your question, however, I will tell you that in general I prefer moderate profile implants for most women. I would prefer to use an appropriate sized implant based on tissue parameters in a moderate profile. Many patients however will want a larger implant, in... more