Differences Between Moderate, High, and Extra High Profile Implants?

Question

I am considering a breast implants but want to know the difference between moderate, high and extra high profile implants?

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Breast implants have different profiles - moderate, moderate-plus and high profile. The profile refers to the anterior projection. So if you put the implants on a table and looked at them from the side, the high-profile implant would look taller than the moderate profile implant. I hope this is helpful.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	These terms refer to the ratio of an implant's projection to its diameter.

	Please do not make the mistake of thinking that this is something that you as a patient should be concerned with, however.

	This is not a matter of patient preference, and some of the most unhappy patients I see (after surgery elsewhere) are those in whom implants were chosen inappropriately.

	Your implants should be chosen based on the dimensions of your body, not the profile you think you want.

	For more on this topic and to better understand, please read this: 

	http://orlandoplasticsurgery.blogspot.com/2010/01/achieving-beautiful-breasts-you-desire.html#714

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I am not aware of extra high profile implants but, in brief, these are different shapes for similar volume implants. To give you a silly analogy what is the difference in a person if they weigh 150lbs but are 4 feet, 5 feet, or 6 feet tall? In summary, higher profile implants have a tendency to have less rippling at the expense of looking rounder.

Ankit Desai, MD · Answer

In Jacksonville, breast augmentation is individualized to each and every patients. Picking your particular breast implant is a decision that you should make with the help of you board certified plastic surgeon. Your plastic surgeon can recommend an implant size range and profile that is appropriate for your body type and characteristics. Every patient should be given the opportunity to aid in the decision making process so that they receive the result they hoped for.   
There are several different profiles from the two major implant manufacturers.  - Mentor makes a moderate profile, moderate plus, and      high profile breast augmentation implants  - Allergan makes a extra low, low, medium, high, and     extra high (full) profile breast augmentation implant.  The profile refers to the amount of projection you will get for a given diameter or width of the implant.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

I recommend either Allergan or Mentor breast implants. The profile of the implant refers to its projection. Allergan makes low, moderate, and high profile implants while Mentor makes moderate, moderate plus, and high profile implants. I am not aware of an "extra high" profile implant.

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

As already mentioned, there are a variety of choices in terms of implant shapes.  It is really the job of the surgeon to "fit" you with the implant that best suits your breast measurements. 
I will see patients who look on the internet and see a beautiful result, and immediately ask for that exact implant size and style.  In reality, implant selection is a very indivdualized process.... one implant type may look great in one woman's breast buy terrible in another!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.The difference between these implants have to do with the dimensions ( diameter and height)  of the implants. For example, the high-profile implant has a greater projection and a smaller diameter  compared to the moderate profile implant. The moderate plus profile implant as projection and diameter characteristics that fall between the moderate  profile and high profile implants.I prefer to have a wide selection of implants ( all profiles)  available in the operating room. I use  intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the breast implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.  I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The main difference with implants in these different categories, is that as you go in to the higher profile implants the projection increases and the implant diameter narrows.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The size of a breast implant is determined by the diameter of the base and the height or projection of the implant, and through the wonders of calculus the implant volume can be determined. A moderate profile implant will generally look most natural and balanced within the breast. Some patients do have a narrow chest and want a very full volume and so for some a high profile implant will suit their needs. The breast begins to project forward from the chest more and will tend to have an 'augmented' look. As the projection increases relative to the diameter the implant begins to adopt a rounder shape such that the extra high profile will look spherical. There can be a price to pay for the extra volume, and certainly the higher profile implants will not look like the average woman about town. Take your time and discuss your goals carefully to get the look that you want.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

It is one of height vs diameter measurements. Where the wider implants have a lower height. I use mostly HIGH PROFILE implants to give more projection. 
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Differences Between Moderate, High, and Extra High Profile Implants?

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