Which Implant profile would look best for my body type? (Photos)

The best implant profile for each patient is the one that enhances the volume of the breast without adding to the width of the chest and yet still gives you the volume that you want.In other words no one can really answer that question for you except yourself.Thank you for posting your photo because that helps tremendously. By your photo I can tell that you are a petite woman. I am assuming that you want to continue looking thin and petite and therefore you have to be very careful with the width of the implant you are selecting. I completely disagree with your base width measurement on the diagram that you posted (assuming that I am reading the measurements correctly). Using an implant that wide will completely change your overall look and you will feel heavy or chubby.I'm sure that you have heard from a number of doctors NOT to use an ultra high profile implant because they project too much. Each of those opinions is based on bias or misconceptions and not on data. So let me present some data to support the case of using an ultra high profile implant that no one will be able to argue against.An extra high profile implant has a base width of 10.1 (meaning that your surgeon probably measured you at 9 cm) and a projection of 5.2 cm. That is the largest implant you could use in the ultra high profile projection.  Using your base width measurement of 13 cm from the above diagram (which I once again strongly disagree with) the largest implant that you could use in a moderate profile implant would be a 420 cc implant which has a base of 14 cm (meaning you were measured at 13 cm) and a projection of 3.8 cm (there could be some minor differences between the 2 main implant manufacturers but I am using the Natrelle measurements for the data on the moderate and moderate plus). The largest implant in the moderate plus would be a 492 cc that has a base of 14 cm and a projection of 4.6 cm.  Now, with these measurements answer the following question: Do you want your breasts to project forward or do you want your breasts to projects sideways and forward?We are talking about using implants 1.5 inches wider than the ultra high profile implants in both cases, but projecting only 3/16 to 1/2 less than the ultra high profile implants.  The difference in how wide the implants are is staggering and will completely change how your entire body looks. The difference in how much the implants project is very small, so really the mod and mod plus implants project nearly the same amount.  This comparison could be done specifically with the implants you sized into at the other doctors offices to get the exact difference.When it comes down to it, you feel more comfortable with the doctor for a reason -- and I tell my patients frequently that above all you have to feel good about your choice.Good luck with your decision!

Different breast implant companies call different projecting implants by different names. The real key is to get the amount of volume you want for your augmentation to fit on your chest wall without going under your arms. Whether that is a high or ultra high or a moderate plus depends on the implant company that your surgeon uses. Take with your surgeon and be confident of your choices prior to undergoing surgery.Good luck!

Hello, when choosing implants, their profile is just one factor that influences the final result.  Whether they will look very natural or more "augmented" depends on the amount of breast tissue and shape of the breasts, the implant shape and other factors. If you are still unsure about the profile you could ask your surgeon why they feel this particular implant is the best fit for your body type.

Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. Choosing the best implant size is based on a number of factors including measurements, quality of the skin and the desired outcome. The base diameter is the most important measurement. From there, you can choose the profile based on the desired volume. My opinion is the 350cc may be a bit too large for you for your desired goal. This being said the number one complaint is "I wish I went larger". It also looks like your base diameter is 13cm, so a moderate plus silicone gel in the 275cc to 300cc range will be in the 12cm range. This being said, in your picture it appears your base diameter is more narrow than 13cm, but without an exam that is difficult to tell. You could consider a shaped implant as well. There are several options and it appears you have seen a few different surgeons. If you were most comfortable with the 3rd, my suggestion would be to return to their office for further discussion about size. Good luck to you.

Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast
augmentation.  The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired
breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue
quality.  This decision should be based on a detailed discussion
with equal input from both you and your surgeon.  This entire surgery can be performed with a
small incision technique.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon