Difference between high and ultra high profile?

 Thank you for the question. The differences in the breast implants that you mentioned relate to the specific dimensions, such as breast implant height and width.  In my practice, I tend to utilize the ultra high profile silicone gel breast implants when patients have a relatively narrow breast width and/or are looking to achieve  a lot of projection (generally considered a less "natural look").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. For example, I have found that the use of know 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 for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

The difference between high and ultra high profile refers to the projection. At a specific width, one will be "taller" than the other. This will change the overall look when inside the body. Many surgeons have sample implants you can "try on" to give you an idea of how you'll look after surgery. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your aesthetic goals from this procedure. Together you can find the right implant for you. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Hi and thank you for your question! There are many choices for implant shapes and projection, and it can be very confusing for patient and surgeon alike. Most patients will do very well with high profile implants. In most cases, it gives the right amount of projection, resulting in a fairly natural look eventually. For patients that desire a more projected look, and for some secondary augmentation cases, ultra high profile can be beneficial. Bear in mind that the difference between the high profile and ultra high profile implants is actually fairly subtle. Among different breast implant profiles the number of cc’s will not be the same, as to maintain the same width, a higher profile implant will be a greater number of cc’s as it has more projection. Best of luck.