Does Projection Make a Difference in Your Profile for Breast Implants?

asked 1 year ago by sunnyd5 in Texas
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Will a projection of 4.2 make more of a difference than 3.9 in your profile? Just making sure I am understanding. thanks.

9 answers to Does Projection Make a Difference in Your Profile for Breast Implants?

Does Projection Make a Difference in Your Profile for Breast Implants?

Generally it makes more of a difference in over the muscle placement but negligible difference in under the muscle placement.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implant sizes and shapes.

How to pick breast implant sizes and shapes. Answer by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Projection of implants

The difference is obviously 3 mms in projection. Focus on this number and the base width as well as the desired volume you want. Remember your anatomy will limit some of your choices.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Profile and Projection

Breast implants are manufactured in different profiles (low, medium, high, and extra high - for example) to fit different patients' desires as well as their body types. Thus, if you are a small woman and want large breasts, you need a narrower and more projecting implant. Patients who have a wider frame and want a subtle augmentation would need a low or medium profile implant. Thus, a 4.2 cm projection will be more noticeable than a 3.9 cm, but 4 mm is not a terribly... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant projection affects profile and shape

The reason that implants are made in different profiles is so that the base diameter can be matched to pre-existing breast anatomy while offering options in terms of size. So for example minimum volume would be a low profile implant, moderate volume at the same diameter is the moderate profile, and maximum size again at the same diameter is high profile. So the additional volume comes by adding projection rather than diameter. In your case, the additional 3 millimeters may not... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Projection of Breast Implants

Implants are basically made with a moderate profile (projection), moderate plus profile and a high profile. This refers to the height of the implants away from the chest. The profile choice really depends on what you are looking to achieve and also the limitations of your anatomy and volume. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Profile and Projection

While every woman may have an idea of the qualities she considers attractive in a breast, such features are not only not uniformly accepted but not achievable in all women. The Projection (or height of the implant measured from the plane of the chest) is one element under consideration. The width or foot print of the implant, which determines the cleavage, is another. These help shape the breast but so do the width and inclination of each side of the woman's chest, the amount, the... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Projection makes a difference, but it is not the only important measurement

Projection is the back-front measurement of the implant, so more projection will show on profile. This is only one of the improtant measurements of breast implants. As implants get more volume, they also get wider. This is base diameter and is the most important measurement in selecting appropriate implants. Too large base diameter can result in implants "touching" in the middle or "hanging off" the sides of your chest. So, keep in mind that 4.2 cm and 3.9... more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Profile

Yes, a 4.2 cm projection is going to show more on your profile than a 3.9 cm projection. Higher profile implants look bigger on the profile view as well. Hope that helps.