Choosing breast implants isn’t as easy as picking out a new pair of shoes. Many considerations will affect your breasts’ enhanced appearance.

Dr. Yegiyants will work with you to select the perfect implants for your breast augmentation. She’ll help you choose between saline and silicone implants and pick the ideal size and placement for your aesthetic goals. And she’ll talk about profile, a critical decision that determines your breasts’ shape and perkiness.

Breast Implant Profile and Why It Matters

Breast implants aren’t one-size-fits-all devices. Your surgeon carefully selects them to fit your body size and aesthetic goals. To create natural-looking breast augmentation results, an implant must be the appropriate size for your chest wall and the right shape for your desired look.

Breast implants come in different profiles, which determine how far the implants project from the chest. There are several common types of breast implant profiles.

• Low: Low-profile breast implants are wide at the base and extend minimally off the chest wall. These implants look rather flat from the side, but in a taller patient with a broader chest and wide-set breasts, they can create additional cleavage.
• Moderate: Moderate-profile implants offer more projection. They are wider at the base and work well on patients with a medium frame. Women who want a natural look often choose this implant profile.
• Moderate-plus: Moderate-plus implants are like moderate-profile devices, but offer a little more projection.
• High: High-profile breast implants are narrower at the base with significant projection. These implants create fullness in the upper pole of the breast and lend a rounded, full shape. Dr. Yegiyants often recommends high-profile implants for women with a petite frame who desire a significant increase in breast size.
• Ultra-high: The most prominent implant choice, ultra-high-profile implants are very narrow at the base and offer excellent projection. These implants may be a good choice if you have a very small frame or desire a dramatically augmented breast appearance.

Which Implant Projection Is Right for Me?

Low, moderate, or high? Which breast implant projection do you need? It all depends on your anatomy and your aesthetic goals. Dr. Yegiyants will take careful measurements of your body that will aid in selecting the right type of breast implant.

Women with a wider chest typically need a low or moderate breast implant profile while women with a narrower body habitus may need a moderate or high-profile implant. Your desired breast shape will also impact your choice. Ultimately, more projection means extra upper pole fullness and roundness.

Before you come in for your breast augmentation consultation, think carefully about the breasts you want to create. It may be helpful to bring photos of breasts you aspire to achieve, with or without clothing. Understanding your goals will help Dr. Yegiyants select the right breast implants for you.

Choosing projection is challenging for most women, but Dr. Yegiyants doesn’t expect you to make this decision alone. She’ll work with you to create your desired breast shape.

Schedule a Breast Augmentation Consultation With Dr. Yegiyants

Which projection is right for your breast implants? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Yegiyants to explore your options and find the right fit for your breast implants. Call (805) 682-1731 or contact us online.