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

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.

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.

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