How to Choose the Right Breast Implant Profile

A pretty young woman with high-profile breasts in a black bra top.

Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the world, and choosing the right breast implant profile is a big decision that affects your final result. With low, moderate, and high-profile options, the one that is right for you largely depends on your body type and cosmetic breast goals. This blog will help you learn more about implant profiles and answer your questions about their importance in breast augmentation results.

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What Is a Breast Implant Profile?

When you meet with your plastic surgeon for your breast augmentation consultation, you’ll hear about “implant profiles.” This term refers to the implant’s projection. Profiles come in different types, including low, moderate, and high-profile. Each profile has specific characteristics that make it suitable for a wide range of women.

Low-Profile Breast Implants

Women with wider chests who want a natural subtle enhancement rather than a dramatic change may prefer a lower-profile implant, which is wider at the base and provides the least projection.

Moderate-Profile Breast Implants

As the most popular option, moderate-profile implants offer balanced projection and moderate fullness for women looking for a significant but natural-looking increase in breast volume.

High-Profile Breast Implants

Women with narrower frames or those who want the most dramatic results from their breast augmentation surgery with prominent cleavage often choose high-profile implants that are smaller at the base for the most projection.

Pros and Cons of Each Breast Implant Profile Type

Factors determining the right profile type for your breast implant include both positive and negative considerations:

Low-Profile vs. High-Profile

A woman in a white t-shirt shows off her moderate profile breast augmentation results.

One of the biggest factors to consider when deciding between low or high-profile implants is the amount of natural breast tissue the patient has.

Pros: Women with more breast tissue often get great results with a low-to-moderate-profile implant, while those with less breast tissue may benefit from higher-profile implants to achieve the fullness they desire.
Cons: If there is insufficient tissue to cover a high-profile implant, complications are more likely, especially with saline options. If a low-to-moderate projection implant cannot deliver the desired results, consider fat transfer to the breasts to eliminate or reduce these risks.

High-Profile vs Moderate-Profile

Pros: A high-profile implant offers the most prominent projection and cleavage, while moderate-profile implants provide more natural-looking results. Dr. Pincus will often choose a higher profile implant, which naturally has a shorter diameter, in order to prevent the patient from appearing wider.
Cons: Women with lifestyles that include sports, professional dancing, or other physically demanding activities may want to avoid high-profile implants, as they may interfere with performance and smooth body movements when choosing larger implant sizes.

Gummy Bear Breast Implants

Gummy bear breast implants (form-stable implants) are made from highly cohesive silicone gel that retains its shape even when cut in half, like gummy bear candies. These implants are known for their natural feel and shape retention.

Here are the key features of gummy bear implants:

Low Risk of Rupture: The cohesive gel inside gummy bear implants is thick, making the implant less likely to rupture than traditional silicone or saline implants.
Firmness and Stability: These implants provide excellent firmness and stability, which is great for women who want to maintain a consistent breast shape.
Long-Lasting Results: Gummy bear implants are known for their durability, long-lasting results, and less risk of complications like rippling or wrinkling.

Gummy Bear Breast Implant Profiles

Gummy bear implant shapes can be round (which typically offers a higher profile) or teardrop-shaped, resembling the natural slope of the breast (for a low-to-moderate profile), and are perfect for women who want a subtle natural look.

Consulting with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Choosing the right breast implant profile should be a joint decision between you and your plastic surgeon. An experienced surgeon will measure your chest, evaluate your breast tissue, and consider your goals to recommend the best profile for your body and your desired outcome.

Custom Breast Augmentation in Long Island, NY, and Boca Raton, FL

Dr. David Pincus is a reputable, board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast enhancement surgery in Smithtown, New York, and Boca Raton, Florida. Call (631) 352-3556 or complete our online contact form today to schedule your breast augmentation consultation.