Ive seen many surgeons recently and they all say use high profile, however the pics ive looked at all look like they have alot of fullness at the top part of the breast. I really dont want that fullness up there, I would prefer a straight line, or even more of a slope than that, and much more fullness at the bottom. What would be best for me,high, moderate? It seems that none of the docs would listen to me or explain it very well. I am 5'1 & 100lbs. Ive included a pic. Thanks for all answers.
June 28, 2010
Answer: High profile breast implants
Thanks for the photo. I primarily use HP implants but if you want Only a moderate projection than I would consider moderate profile plus. Remember the diameter is slightly wider on the non high profiles.
From MIAMI Dr. B
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June 28, 2010
Answer: High profile breast implants
Thanks for the photo. I primarily use HP implants but if you want Only a moderate projection than I would consider moderate profile plus. Remember the diameter is slightly wider on the non high profiles.
From MIAMI Dr. B
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July 1, 2010
Answer: What will high profile implants look like
There are several questions and answers here.
The first is that there is currently no really simple or reliable way to measure breast size or show what the result will look like. Computer imaging is getting better at it and standard view photos of others can be helpful but stuffing bras is distinctly not helpful. I find it most helpful to show the patient standard pre and postoperative results of my patients who chose high profile implants (with the patient's permission of course).
The second is that "high profile" is poorly defined term in breast implants. In saline-filled breast implants it's totally misleading because the Allergan/Natrelle high profile implant is properly scaled for the width of the implant and will give about a two cup increase in size from whatever the patient started with (assuming the width is scaled to the patient's breast width). The Mentor high profile saline-filled implant is not scaled for the width and is not very useable for predictable results. Their "moderate plus" saline-filled implant is an appropriate step up from their medium profile (and Allergan's medium).
In gel implants a high profile implant is scaled properly and the Allergan version and Mentor version are roughly equivalent.
Using a high profile or two cup size increase it is virtually impossible to predictably get a straight line profile above the nipple level even if the implant is properly under the pectoralis muscle and regardless of whether it is a gel or saline. To achieve the look you want I would use a medium profile saline (Allergan or Mentor) below the pectoralis muscle and in gels choice the mid-range profile in Mentor or Allergan with both matched to the width of your breast. This will increase your cup size by 1 1/2 cups and look the most natural.
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July 1, 2010
Answer: What will high profile implants look like
There are several questions and answers here.
The first is that there is currently no really simple or reliable way to measure breast size or show what the result will look like. Computer imaging is getting better at it and standard view photos of others can be helpful but stuffing bras is distinctly not helpful. I find it most helpful to show the patient standard pre and postoperative results of my patients who chose high profile implants (with the patient's permission of course).
The second is that "high profile" is poorly defined term in breast implants. In saline-filled breast implants it's totally misleading because the Allergan/Natrelle high profile implant is properly scaled for the width of the implant and will give about a two cup increase in size from whatever the patient started with (assuming the width is scaled to the patient's breast width). The Mentor high profile saline-filled implant is not scaled for the width and is not very useable for predictable results. Their "moderate plus" saline-filled implant is an appropriate step up from their medium profile (and Allergan's medium).
In gel implants a high profile implant is scaled properly and the Allergan version and Mentor version are roughly equivalent.
Using a high profile or two cup size increase it is virtually impossible to predictably get a straight line profile above the nipple level even if the implant is properly under the pectoralis muscle and regardless of whether it is a gel or saline. To achieve the look you want I would use a medium profile saline (Allergan or Mentor) below the pectoralis muscle and in gels choice the mid-range profile in Mentor or Allergan with both matched to the width of your breast. This will increase your cup size by 1 1/2 cups and look the most natural.
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