Moderate or High Profile? PS Recommended High Profile but I Want to Look Natural? (photo)

I am 5'3", 27" ribcage, 110 lbs, size 32AA (but I wear a 34 A- I don't like the look of AA's because the cups tend to be very narrow and close together. I want as natural a look as possible and am going very small- round, silicone, under the muscle,170-200 cc. My PS mostly uses HP implants which is what he recommended. When I tried on the sizers I tried a moderate 200cc (too big) and 170cc high profile (which I liked). They ordered a 170 cc moderate and 190 cc moderate sizer for me to try.

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High profile implants fit better a narrow chest

It appears that you are a petite woman. Because of your narrow chest size, a high profile implant (narrower than medium profile) probably best fits your body. As to the 'natural' look, at 170-190 size I don't think you will look un-natural Martin Jugenburg, MD Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute

Natural looking breast augmentation

For someone with your petite build, I would suggest a high profile implant. With the smaller diameter of a high profile implant, more projection can be obtained with less material than would be needed in a moderate profile. In order to achieve as natural a result as possible, you want any obvious signs of the implant to be minimized (like the implant sitting too wide in your armpit, rippling effects of the implant, etc). I'm glad you mentioned going under the... more

Breast augmentation and correct implant choice

If you like the look of the 170's then I think you answered your own question. Good luck with your surgery!

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Moderate or High Profile? PS Recommended High Profile but I Want to Look Natural?

I absolutely agree that a high profile is a better option in your case. But you need to be fully on board with your surgeon. So go discuss this issue again with him.

Moderate or High Profile (170 cc to 200cc) for Breast Augmentation

The average size implant placed in the US is 350 cc. Therefore, this is a small implant. The difference in base diameter between moderate and high profile at this volume is very small. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Moderate vs High Priofile Breast Implants

Since you are looking for a more natural result, you may want to consider the Allergan 410 implants which may give you a more natural breast slope.

Breast implant profiles

Because your starting point has almost no breast tissue, you will basically look like the chosen implant. A HP implant will look fuller, rounder, and less "natural than an moderate. But if you are tiny, you might need the HP just to get the size change you are wanting.

Breast Augmentation, narrow frame

I agree that you would benefit from a high profile implant. You are a great candidate and I think you will have fantastic results from an augmentation. The only difference between the same size implants that are moderate or high profile is that the base of the implant is more narrow for the high profile implant. This keeps the implant on your frame and has more projection out front rather than on the sides (or in your armpits). Good luck! K. Roxanne Grawe, MD Columbus... more

The Natural Look

Hello, A narrow breast diameter that projects significantly from the chest wall is what you'll get with a higher profile implant. As Dr. Pousti points out, the concept of 'natural' is in the eye of the beholder, and sometimes showing your surgeon pictures will help. A softer, fuller breast will be created with an intermediate projecting implant. Best of luck!

Breast Augmentation for a natural look on a petite frame.

Thank you for your question and the photos. For a natural look on a petite frame, I recommend a textured anatomical shaped high profile high strength silicone gel implant. See the link to my web site with pictures. The implant has good projection and a narrow base. You won't have implant under your arm. In addition, it has a natural slope on top so it looks more natural. The high-strength gel is extremely cohesive so that rippling is minimized on your petite... more

Best Breast Implant Size/ Profile for Me?

As you can imagine, despite your good description of body type and goals, it is not possible to give you precise advice online.  The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery is:   1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work... more

Moderate or High Profile?

Among the factors that lead to a natural appearance is to use and implant with a diameter close to the width of your breast tissue. Once you have a size that works, your surgeon can recommend the profile most suited to your anatomy. If the profile is most important to you, then you would do well to choose a size such that the widths match. Trying on the sizers as is your plan is useful. All the best.