I am an A cup (12.5 width) and I wanted to go with about a 425cc saline implant. I know that in order to do this I would most likely have to get high-profile saline implants to achieve this size. However, I have heard that the chest muscles push these implants out and away from the center over time. What is the risk of this happening? Would it be better to go with a tear drop-shaped implant instead, or is the high-profile saline still the best choice?
Answer: Look first, implant size later 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".
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Answer: Look first, implant size later 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".
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Answer: Too big of an implant may increase risk of malposition
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Answer: Too big of an implant may increase risk of malposition
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February 23, 2009
Answer: High profile implants 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.
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February 23, 2009
Answer: High profile implants 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.
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May 9, 2015
Answer: Implants do not usually move out to the side 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.
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May 9, 2015
Answer: Implants do not usually move out to the side 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.
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November 13, 2008
Answer: The implants may drop, but not push out to the side over time. 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.
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November 13, 2008
Answer: The implants may drop, but not push out to the side over time. 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.
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