November 19, 2013

What is a high profile breast implant?

When the talk turns to breast implants, rarely does the profile of the implant enter the conversation; usually cup size is the primary talking point. The profile that is chosen also has a significant impact on the appearance of the implants. There are three profiles; low, moderate and high profile breast implants in New York. The profile is that dimension of the implant that determines exactly how far the breast will protrude from the wall of the chest.

Selecting the appropriate profile may not be as simple as it sounds, the selection must be made based on the look you are going for but it must also consider your natural breast size and your overall anatomy. This is one of the areas where the surgeon can provide considerable guidance. The implant profiles can be defined as follows:

  • Low profile: These implants project the least from the chest wall; they are often the choice of women who have wider frames.
  • Moderate profile: These are considered the standard; they project a predetermined amount which is all based on the diameter of the implant at the base.
  • High profile breast implants in New York: These implants are the most projecting of the three, they are recommended for those who have a somewhat narrow chest.

The objective is to select the implant both by size and projection that will provide the most natural looking results and compliment the body type and shape.

There are two types of breast implants, saline filled and silicone gel filled. In the early 1990s silicone gel filled implants were withdrawn from the market as there were fears that there was a link between them and autoimmune disease. After years of research and study, approval was once again given in early 2012. Since the re-introduction of gel implants many women are choosing Gummy Bears over any alternative as they offer the best fit and the most natural feel and they are available in the sizes and shapes that women want.

As well as the various profiles that are available, women like silicone implants because there is very little evidence of rippling or wrinkling. These factors make these implants ideal for thin women or women who are having a post-mastectomy breast reconstruction where there is very little natural breast tissue remaining.

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