Do low profile implants look natural?

Question

I am planning in getting 215cc implants. Because if my breast width I need to go with a low profile. Do low profile breast implants look natural?

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

I believe that the low or classic profile gives the most natural look.. a 215cc implant is very small, so I hope you don't want a very noticeable change

Keshav Magge, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The best profile for you is determined by examining your chest width and looking at the implant size you want.  That being said, I think the lower the profile, the more natural the look in general.  Best to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon in person.  All the best,

Andrew Wolfe, MD · Answer

The extent to which an augmented breast appears "natural" depends on a variety of factors, including preoperative breast shape and skin quality, implant choice, and surgical technique.  Assuming that you have a normal breast shape and the surgery is done well, a low profile implant should give you less of the roundness that we perceive as an augmented look and a more natural fullness.

Demetrio J. Aguila III, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Breast augmentation is a very personal and involved decision.  There is often a desire to achieve a more "natural" appearance.  It is difficult, however, to pin down exactly what "natural" means to each patient and each surgeon.  With the use of implants, there will always be a position or activity during which the breasts look augmented, and hence, "unnatural."  Which positions and activities those may be will depend largely on the choice of implant (size, profile, silicone vs saline), the technique used (submuscular, subglandular), the approach (periareolar, transaxillary, inframammary), and the expectations of the patient and the surgeon.  Many women find that when lying on their backs, the implants are the most obvious - women with naturally large breasts will often say that the breasts will fall to one side or another when lying down, whereas women with augmented breasts state that they tend to stay where they are when lying down.Having said all that, low profile implants do tend to be less obvious, and yield a less "augmented" look.Another option to consider if a modest increase in volume combined with a more natural appearance are desired is a fat transfer augmentation, otherwise known as a "natural breast augmentation."  This involves transferring fat from one area of the body (thighs, abdomen, flanks) to the breasts in order to achieve the increase in volume.  This procedure has the added advantage of avoiding the potential risks associated with implants, such as capsular contracture and implant rupture, as well as avoiding a larger scar.  While this option isn't for everyone, it may be something to consider.I suggest that you speak with your surgeon about your concerns.  You may also wish to get a second opinion - you would be well-served by finding a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well-versed in the full range of possibilities so that you can know all your options and make a good, informed decision regarding them.Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. In my opinion, a statement such as "low profile breast implants look more natural" is too simplistic and therefore not helpful. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging)  will be critical..
Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering  breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:
1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully.  Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.
2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals  with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining  breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. 
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 or D cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
 Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.  Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
3.  Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly,  allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals.  Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery,  after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.
I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast  augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.

Rachel Streu, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your question.
When choosing breast implants for patients a plastic surgeon must consider many things:
1. Specific patient aesthetics and expectations. 
2. Individual patient anatomy: breast width, skin quality, breast position, etc
3. Safety of procedure for the patient

A low profile breast implant is one of many profiles of implant that may be used to try to achieve an excellent outcome for patients. The low profile implant projects less and tends to be wider in base width. A very natural looking breast augmentation can be achieved with this device.

Julian Gordon, MD · Answer

Pictures would be helpful but I am assuming from the size and profile you are planning that you are quite petite and have little breast tissue.  I prefer using a shaped implant in patients who are petite and want a natural look.  The shaped implant is formed to look more like a natural breast with less volume on the high portion and more volume on the bottom.  It is also the preferred implant when doing mastectomy reconstructions where the implant will be very visible.Shaped implants are also very helpful in breasts that are droopy to give more of a lift than a round implant can.That being said, the lower the profile of a round implant, the more natural the augmentation will look in general.Good luck in your endeavor and post photos for a more specific answer.

Do low profile implants look natural?

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