What does a high profile implant mean?

Normal, low-profile breast implants lie the flattest. For the same volume, a mid-profile implant will be narrower and taller. High profile implants will be even narrower and taller. For example, three implants, all 125 cc in volume (about half a measuring cup, but about enough to increase your bra size by a cup).

What is the difference between high and low profile implants?

Low Profile – The low profile breast implants have the least projection and the widest base. In my practice, this is the most commonly used implant profile after high profile. High Profile – The high profile implants yield fuller upper breast volume compared to moderate plus, and have a narrower base-width.

How many types of breast implants are there?

There are two basic types of breast implants: saline and silicone gel. Saline-filled implants are silicone shells filled with sterile salt water (saline). Some are pre-filled and others are filled during the implant operation.

What do you mean by high profile breast implant?

High Profile Breast Implants. The profile of a breast implant refers to how much the implant projects forward from a woman’s body. This is defined by the relationship between the base width (diameter) of the implant and the size or volume of the implant in cubic centimeters (cc’s).

Which is better mentor or ultra high profile breast implants?

Mentor’s High Xtra profile implants are a great in between profile which offer less projection and fullness than ultra high profile, but more projection and fullness than ultra high profile. For some women, ultra high profile breast implants offer the fullness and forward projection they are seeking.

How big is an ultra high profile silicone implant?

Height: 5’6” Weight: 145 Age: 27 Implant Size (Left): 650cc Mentor Silicone Gel Smooth Round Ultra High Profile Implant Size (Right): 650cc Mentor Silicone Gel Smooth Round Ultra High Profile Individual results may vary.

What kind of breast implant has more projection?

This is a Mentor Moderate Plus profile breast implant. It is the next step up from the moderate profile. This implant has more projection than the moderate profile, and a narrower base. This is a Mentor High Profile breast implant. High profile breast implants offer a great deal of projection.