I am a thin, petite woman with very little soft tissue coverage. I recently had BA with 350cc Mentor high profile silicone implants placed under the muscle. My surgeon used this type of implant in order to adequately fill my breast (after breast feeding 2 kids and having stretched skin and involution, nipple ptosis) He was concerned about rippling and wanted to give adequate structure to support my nipples. In general, I like my breasts; however, I wish they looked a little more natural. What is your advice? Is it possible to switch to moderate or moderate plus later?
Answer: Switching from high to moderate Judging from the one photo you provided, your results look pretty good. High profile implants can be used to address sagging. You may need a breast lift if you want to switch to moderate profile implants, so you may want to reconsider your decision.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Switching from high to moderate Judging from the one photo you provided, your results look pretty good. High profile implants can be used to address sagging. You may need a breast lift if you want to switch to moderate profile implants, so you may want to reconsider your decision.
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Answer: Breast implant revision/sizing
Yes it is possible to exchange and implant types (profiles) but you should be aware that every surgery has its potential complications. Therefore, if you are generally pleased with the results of your surgery you may want to avoid any further surgery unless it becomes necessary.
If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
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 press 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.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
I hope this helps.
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Answer: Breast implant revision/sizing
Yes it is possible to exchange and implant types (profiles) but you should be aware that every surgery has its potential complications. Therefore, if you are generally pleased with the results of your surgery you may want to avoid any further surgery unless it becomes necessary.
If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
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 press 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.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
I hope this helps.
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March 14, 2010
Answer: Switching Implants Looking over your photos, I would have to say that your surgeon has produced a nice natural result. I am not sure how much more natural you would like to look. Remenber the more breast surgeries one has, that more difficult it will be to achieve a good result. You have a good result, I would say leave things alone.
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Answer: Switching Implants Looking over your photos, I would have to say that your surgeon has produced a nice natural result. I am not sure how much more natural you would like to look. Remenber the more breast surgeries one has, that more difficult it will be to achieve a good result. You have a good result, I would say leave things alone.
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January 26, 2015
Answer: Switching from high profile breast implant to low or moderate profile This isolated view makes your result appear excellent. Perhaps the frontal view would make the appearance of the high profile implant more noticeable. Switching to a lower profile is possible but it is not without its risks. It will increase the base diameter of the breast while diminishing the projection.
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Answer: Switching from high profile breast implant to low or moderate profile This isolated view makes your result appear excellent. Perhaps the frontal view would make the appearance of the high profile implant more noticeable. Switching to a lower profile is possible but it is not without its risks. It will increase the base diameter of the breast while diminishing the projection.
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February 17, 2011
Answer: Implant choices
If you are not happy with the high profiles because there is too much projection, you can always switch out to a lower profile implant.
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February 17, 2011
Answer: Implant choices
If you are not happy with the high profiles because there is too much projection, you can always switch out to a lower profile implant.
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