What are the highest profile Mentor implants available for someone with a breast width of 14cm with a cc of 450cc as the MAX?

Mentor has a high profile device option across all available gel offerings (Memory Gel, Xtra, and Boost).

Ultimately for the purposes of sizing, I encourage patients to decide on profile preference prior to volume. Given a patient's width, are they looking for more or less projection/volume? More projection/volume higher profile. Once they have decided on their preferred look we can trial sizes in that given profile.

With regards to your specific question, at 14 cm - most higher profile Mentor offerings will exceed your stated 400-450 cc max range. Thus this raises the question, what takes priority- Profile or Volume?

The best advice that can be offered is to trial sizers and fall in love with a look rather than a number.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Dear 81818181,


breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient.
When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.
Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.
Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.
You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.


Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA