Is There Anything Wrong with Getting an Implant That May Stick out on the Sides?

Hello Bria,

 

What you are trying to achieve depends a lot on your breast / chest anatomy.  Achieving cleavage and 'side boob' is a bit easier with the low profile implant which is wider than the other profile implants (Moderate Plus, High Profile).  The amount of cleavage will depend on implant placement (under versus over the muscle) and how much space exists between your breasts now.  Breasts will naturally fall to the side and thus the 'side boob' is easier to achieve by choosing an implant that is wider than your own breast allowing it to extend to the sides.

 

A thorough discussion with your plastic surgeon is very important so that your goals are clear and realistic expectations are equally clear.  My best wishes for a beautiful result

The different implant profiles allow us some options in shaping the breast, and your question is relevant: you can have more lateral fullness with a wider implant, but it will not make the implants closer over the center of the chest.


The Breastbone:  The space between the breasts depends upon the width of your breastbone and the width of your natural breast tissue.

Cleavage:  Cleavage can be shaped with your bra and is aided by the increased volume of the breast after augmentation with implants.

The "Uniboob:"  We avoid moving the implants over the breastbone to avoid the risk of the implant pockets connecting in the middle, resulting in a loss of implant separation, the so-called "uniboob."  It is a mistake to try to position the implants closer together over the breastbone.

Implant Edge: If the width of the implant exceeds the width of your natural breast tissue, you are more likely to feel or see the edge of the implant or rippling,

Lateral Drift: Lateral drift is one potential risk of choosing an implant width that is relatively wide for your individual chest measurements. Because the implant pocket is wide for the implant, the implant may drift too far to the side of the chest when you are lying on your back: the implant moves toward the armpit or side of the chest, leaving too wide a space over the center of the chest.

Limitations and the "Ideal:" There is no simple formula for calculating the ideal result for every individual. Sometimes, the characteristics of a person's anatomy and the limits of our technology and techniques may require compromises.


Helping you figure the right size and shape implant to give you optimal results is best accomplished in consultation with a plastic surgeon with lots of experience with breast augmentation and with a reputation for excellent results and patient satisfaction.