Can high profile implants be used for small women who are looking for a natural look?

High profile implants are not implants that add volume up high.  High profile means that when an implant is placed on a table, it sticks up high.  When such an implant is placed in a patient, a high profile implant projects outward/forward more than a moderate profile.  In general terms, a higher profile implant looks more bubbly and more fake than a moderate profile implant.  That doesn't mean that you can't get nice results with high profile implants, however.  Best thing is to see a board certified plastic surgeon and get a proper assessment, measurements, and then discuss with them what are your goals.  We like it when patients bring pictures of breasts (ideally naked, head on view) to show us what results they want to achieve (biking/clothes and angle views are not very helpful)

Dear mearleThank you for your question!  The type, size and shape of implant can be a difficult choice.  The Anatomic, cohesive gel implants work well on certain breast shapes and volumes but they are more firm than Cohesive non anatomic implants.  They also have a textured surface - which is an implant that works better in someone with fuller breasts.  Round smooth implants can give excellent results in most women, whether they are placed under the muscle fascia or under the muscle itself.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

In general, hight profile implants result in increased projection of the breast.  This will result in a more artificial or "augmented" look.  If a patient stresses to me that they want a natural look then I will use a less projecting implant such as a moderate plus or moderate profile.  However, the patient who wants to look natural must also desire a implant volume that is consistent with that goal.  If a thin patient wants a large implant size, but wants to be "natural", then something has to give because that just isn't possible.  Preoperate education and discussions with the plastic surgeon are critical to make sure expectations are met.   

Generally speaking, the higher profile implants tend to look more full in the upper breast. Many surgeons use intraoperative sizers during the procedure to assess the shape of the breast with the implant. You should discuss your goals and show pictures to your surgeon so the he/she can match the implant size and style to your desired shape.

High profile implants are one choice of implants. I usually use this for very narrow women who want larger volumes.