I want the cleavage look when my breasts are naked. What is the best implant to obtain this? (photos)

The first thing to consider is that the implant base diameter needs to be wide enough, so high profile is the least likely to do that because they add projection more than width. The second factor is that implants under the muscle cannot move any closer than the muscle attachment will allow. Trying to get them too close together risks symmastia. Going over the muscle would allow them to come closer together but you would lose coverage and possibly see rippling. Sometimes an internal bra procedure using Strattice, SERI scaffold mesh, or Gala FLEX mesh can help hold the implants up and in.

Since 375 cc implants did not give you the cleavage you desired, it is unlikely that 475 cc implants will.  Implants only add volume, however, you are trying to change the shape and position.  I recommend a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift(TM).  Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection with a minimal size implant.  Small round textured silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision.  Implant profile is irrelevant in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it.  Using this technique it is possible to achieve the cleavage you desire using smaller implants which are stable and eliminates the side boob which is undesirable.  22% of women who undergo breast augmentation alone require revision within 2 years because they are dissatisfied with the result.  Repeating implantation will not solve your problem.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D. 

Thank you for the question and photos. You have a good result considering your anatomy. The implants sit on the chest wall, and if your rib cage slopes down laterally (in your preop photo the breasts are situated laterally) the implants will do the same. The implants just magnify this fact. In your postop photo, the slight depression of the lower breast bone is again magnified by the augmentation. Personally, going to larger implants would be a mistake. I would close down the lateral implant pockets and also fat graft the medial breasts and cleavage area. See a  board certified plastic surgeon familiar with fat transfer to the breasts and has good consistent results. Good luck.

Many patients would like increased cleavage, which can improve the look of your breasts in clothes and while nude. Cleavage can be enhanced by larger breast implants and revision of the tissue capsule internally. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACs

I agree with Dr. Pousti, but would like to add that it is not simply the type of implant that is used that gives the results you want. Preoperatively your breast photos show that your nipple areola complex (NAC) are lateral on your breasts.  If implants are placed to give more cleavage, then your nipples would be even more exaggerated laterally.  Typically implants are placed centered directly behind the NAC to give a symmetric shape with the NAC in the middle of the breast mound (it appears that your post operative photos show that).  Going with a larger implant will certainly give you more cleavage, particularly an implant with a larger base diameter than what you currently have.  Just keep in mind that you may end up with more "side boob" too. A capsulorraphy will help by limiting the amount of "side boob".  Be sure to discuss your desires with a BCPS who has a lot of experience with this.  Good luck!

You can certainly obtain closer cleavage by creating an internal pocket that moves your implants more medially.  However, this will also mean that your nipple and areolar complex are less centered.  Another option would be a wider, larger implant, which would improve your cleavage without the distortion of the nipple and areaola complex and with less downtime.

Better opt for extra high profile retroglandular placed high cohesive textured silicone gel implants 400-450ml and the possibility of getting what you want is high.

I concur thaqt your  present result is very good to excellent. You will not be able to attain  cleavage with larger  implants that look  natural  whether they are placed submuscular or subglandular. Remember that the implant is centered ubder the  nipple, and larger implants that are positioned closer to each other  could result in an abnormal  nipple  location.I wish you well !

The amount of cleavage you have after surgery is largely dependent on the degree of cleavage you have before. Implants placed under the muscle are limited in how far towards the middle they can be placed but even more importantly the breast implant should be centered on your nipple. In your consultation with your board-certified plastic surgeon these issues should be addressed for proper expectations from your surgical result.I hope this helpsDr. Edwards 

The result posted is excellent. Your chest wall anatomy precludes attaining nude close cleavage, sorry to say. Do not think any surgery can help attain your desire..