Risk of High-profile Saline Breast Implants Pushing out over Time?

It is very important to decide on the look you are going for. In my opinion, high profile implants do not look very natural. They are very projecting and in my opinion are a bit "torpedo-ish".
So, think if you are looking for a very natural look or a more implanted look. Once you have decided on this then you can decide on the volume and profile. I would not go the opposite route of trying to get the volume into you so that you have to do high profile. Any implant in the body will take its toll over time. Obviously the larger the implant, the more stretching it will do over time. You just have to be aware of that. Good luck. Hope that helps.

If you use an implant that is wider than you breast base diameter then there is definitely a higher risk of lateral displacement and malposition.  You should be very careful when selecting an implant that is too large for your frame.  Vectra 3D imaging is a great system to help determine the right implant size for your body and anatomic features.  

High profile implants have more projection than the other shaped implants of the same volume. I am not a big fan of tear drop shaped implants, because they can shift in position and look like footballs.

Hi Jenna. A high profile saline implant on your frame would certainly give you a more rounded appearance and more filling in the upper portion of the breast. In my experience, a round, smooth, saline implant is preferable to tear-drop shaped implants. All implants (saline or silicone) are affected by gravity and will descend with time. Many patients who have implants come back for a breast lift at a later time. If at the time of surgery the "pocket" (the place where the implant is placed) is created correctly, then it is unlikely to move out to the side. Hope this helps you make your decision.

It sounds as if you would like a big size implant for your frame. With your narrow chest, a high profile implant may be your best choice. I have become less enthusiastic about the tear drop implants. I used them for many years and have seen rippling and deflations at a much higher rate than the smooth wall saline implants.
The only way an implant can migrate laterally, or to the outside part of your chest, is if your surgeon over dissects the pocket. The implants do have a tendency to drop or droop over time, but this is normal. I would discuss your final size wishes with your doctor, not just the size of the implant. When done properly, high profile implants have a very natural look.