What are the different profiles for breast augmentation?

Implants are available in several different profiles including low profile, moderate profile, moderate plus profile, high profile, and ultra-high profile. The profile of a breast implant refers to how much an implant projects forward from the chest wall when standing.

What is a full profile implant?

Answer: Full Profile Implants The profile of a breast implant describes how much the implant projects forward from your chest. For example: a low profile implant is wide and flat, while a high profile implant with the same volume will be more narrow and have more projection.

Does high profile implants look bigger?

This implant profile is favored by patients who prefer a subtle upper breast volume and a “wider” look. High Profile – The high profile implants yield fuller upper breast volume compared to moderate plus, and have a narrower base-width.

Who should get high profile implants?

Ultra high implants are often most effective for petite women with a narrow frame or those desiring a more rounded appearance to their breast. Dr. Jean may recommend ultra high profile breast implants if you: Prefer a more dramatic breast appearance instead of a subtle, natural looking result.

How do you get cleavage with implants?

Your implants are often closer together and give you better cleavage when they are placed over your chest muscle. However, in very thin patients, you may experience rippling and sagging. Your implants will have the best coverage (less rippling) when they are placed under the chest muscle.

What are the different breast implant profiles?

Four different breast implant profiles. The moderate plus breast implant has a slightly higher projection than moderate profile but retains a similarly wide base. The high profile breast implants offer greater projection with a more narrow base. Most compare this implant shape to a tennis ball as opposed to the lower profile implants.

What is a high profile breast augmentation?

High Profile Implants: This profile type provides the greatest amount of projection resulting in the most dramatic outcomes (fullest and most rounded breasts).

What type of breast implants look the most natural-looking?

Moderate Profile Implants: Implants with a moderate profile tend to yield the most natural-looking results. As the name implies, they provide more projection compared to low profile implants but not as much as high profile implants.

What are the different types of breast implants?

Low Profile Implants: Implants that are lower in profile are relatively flat in appearance and minimally project the chest. This type of implant is ideal for women with wider chests. Moderate Profile Implants: Implants with a moderate profile tend to yield the most natural-looking results.