Mod plus vs high profile?

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Hi doctors. My question is quite simple. I want to know if a 400CC M+ is the same as a 400CC HP implant? I know high profile projects more and mod plus is wider. Does that make the 400 M+ bigger in appearance? I have two friends with similar stats that have both the same size breasts to begin with. One had 400HP silicone and the other 400M+ Silicone. The one with the moderate plus turned out a lot larger! If I like the 400 M+ look should I do 450HP to get that look?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.The difference between these implants have to do with the dimensions ( diameter and height)  of the implants. For example, the high-profile implant has a greater projection and a smaller diameter  compared to the moderate profile implant. The moderate plus profile implant as projection and diameter characteristics that fall between the moderate  profile and high profile implants.I prefer to have a wide selection of implants ( all profiles)  available in the operating room. 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 breast 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. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

Richard H. Fryer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You are correct the High Profile implant is more narrow in diameter and projects out more, where the moderate plus doesn't have as much projection and is wider in diameter.  There are the exact same size as far as CCs, obviously.  It is always really hard to compare yourself to others, two people with the exact same implants in can look completely different.  The implants always look different on every person.  You just have to go with what you like best for you and what will fit your body best based on your own measurements.If you would like more information regarding breast augmentation, you can download a free copy of my breast augmentation planner that I have put together for women considering breast augmentation at ABetterBreast.com.Good luck.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

# breast implant profiles and size of breastsThe dimensions of the breast implants vary slightly from company to company. It's important to check the actual dimensions of each implant when comparing moderate and high profiles. Volume is always the same and cup size depends on volume. The visual appearance of looking larger Will depend on many factors and not just the profile

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

moderate plus implant can look bigger in some patients considering that the moderate plus implant is a wider implant. It depends on what your definition of bigger is. The difference in projection between a moderate plus some high-profile implant is small.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

The best way
to determine the size that fits your personal perception of the perfect breast
is to try on sizers. This way you can see how they fit on you, how they add to
your current volume, and whether they fit your frame. Although the surgeon can
guide you, only you will be able to tell what is the right size. Try on sizers.
 Measuring a diameter and then telling the patient what volume they can
have (in high, moderate or moderate plus implants) in my mind is backwards. The
patients should be allowed to choose the volume. Then the surgeon carefully
considers the base diameter, projection, profile, manufacturer, and fill
material that will achieve the patients goals of size as well as qualitative
look (natural, intermediate, or bold upper pole fullness or projection), all
the while taking into consideration the patient's anatomic features that will
affect the outcome.  The experience of the surgeon and the degree to which
they explain the options to you is of utmost importance. The subtlety in the
final outcome is not achieved by which profile implant is used, it is
determined by the skill in the creation of the pocket, the choice of implant.  Don't let the
doctor tell you what would look good on you. They cannot tell what you perceive
to be the best size.The HP implants have a tendency to look smaller.  The MP implants look very wide and flat. The 450 HP sounds like a very educated choice.

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