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Are More High Profile Co-gel Used for Reconconstruction and Moderate + for Augments?

asked 6 months ago by TK in Ga in Atlanta, Ga
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 136 times
Tags: high profile, natural appearance, options

I am just beginning expanding after my bi-lat skin sparing mastectomy.My PS noted I would have to decide in shape and size of final. In reading all the answers on here, it appears many prefers not to use the high profile for augmentations due to the upper pole fullness if the patient wants a more natural look, but many uses the high profile when there is no breast tissue for the natural look. Is it best just to show my PS pictures of what I desire, or is there a rule of thumb? Thanks TK in Ga

3 answers to Are More High Profile Co-gel Used for Reconconstruction and Moderate + for Augments?

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Ideal Device For Breast Reconstruction after Breast Cancer

In general, when it comes to replacing a breast tissue expander for a more long term implant after a mastectomy, the one thing that is usually needed more than anything is projection forward. The breast tissue expanders do a great job of reshaping the breasts after a mastectomy and getting the tissues into the desired size and shape. The problem with the second stage implants is that they do not match the expanders in projection. This is why most women need the... more
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
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Appearance of high profile cohesive gel implants

High profile implants and moderate profile breast implants can be used for either augmentation or reconstruction. The implant choice depends on the desired size of the breast mound compared to the base diameter of the breast. High profile breast implants have more projection but maintain a narrow base diameter.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

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Choosing the details of your breast implants is best left to the Professional you choose

Hi there- Part of the reason you are clearly anxious about these implant decisions is because you (correctly) feel ill-equipped to make them. You know in your heart that, while you know what you want to look like when its all over, that you are not a breast implant expert and are nervous about making decisions regarding implants that will impact your appearance. My opinion is that success and happiness are maximized when patients spend their time and energy communicating their goals... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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