150lbs 5'4
Hello, High profile implants are an adaptation from the reconstructive world to give more choices to women. The thought was that this would give more projection and volume to cosmetic breast patients with smaller dimensions. Unfortunately, because of its design and improper usage, it carries with it a higher risk of complications than intermediate or low profile implants. Additionally, it does not provide enhancement of the upper pole of the breast more than a lower profile implant, a concept that both patient and some surgeons have a hard time understanding. From a longevity point of view, high profile implants impart more tissue stretch, atrophy, and deformation than their lower profile counterparts. Some of these long term changes are only partially correctable with a revision surgery. If you think in terms of minimizing risk of both early and late complications, than you will stay clear of high profile implants. Best of luck!
No. Implants are picked based on specific measurements that we take in the office from your breast. Implants are like shoes. You can get them in flats, mid height, and tall like high heels. The choice of implant is based on the size a patient may desire and the look that they want. Each profile implant will give a very different look and can obtain very different goals. Smaller, more narrow chested women that want big implants may only be candidates for the high profile because the base of the implant is more narrow like that of a more petite patient.
