Selecting the right implant profile

When planning your breast augmentation with Dr. Chad Wu at his Toronto downtown clinic, you’ll consider the size, shape, position, and type of implant to match your body and your ideal self-image best. One factor you may need to be aware of is the implant profile. The implant profile affects the distance between your breasts and the chest wall when you’re standing upright – it’s essentially the profile of your chest, as seen from the side.

What are the profile options for your implant?

The implant size and shape choice are based on three fundamental variables: volume, width, and profile. Two implants of the same volume can have different profiles. A narrower implant will have a higher profile, giving your breasts more projection. Shape can also be considered in terms of thickness or height when an implant is placed on a flat surface.

Low-profile implants are relatively thin when placed on a flat surface. They don’t add as much projection to your breasts. Low-profile implants are often a good choice for women with larger breasts and those seeking a more discreet augmentation. They generally produce teardrop-shaped breasts with less volume in the upper part of the breast.

Moderate-profile implants are slightly thicker than low-profile implants and produce more projection. They can be a good choice for women with smaller or narrower breasts, creating attractive, natural-looking enhancements for these physiques.

High-profile implants are the option that offers the most projection. They give a rounder, fuller upper breast and a more prominent décolleté. High-profile implants may be the best choice for more petite women with narrow breasts or when more dramatic augmentation is desired.

There are gradations on this scale, so it’s not simply a matter of choosing one of the three profiles. Your plastic surgeon will help you select the precise profile to enhance your figure and give you the desired look.

Choosing the profile that’s right for you

Dr. Chad Wu will help you choose your implants at his downtown Toronto clinic. Working with you to understand how different implant profiles will affect your result. He will guide you as to which ones will best fit your physique and give you the appearance you’re looking for.

Your body type – Dr. Chad Wu will take detailed measurements of your breasts as part of your breast augmentation consultation and will use these to recommend an implant profile to suit your physique. The choice of profile should enhance your figure naturally.

The outcome you want – Two women of similar build may seek more subtle or more dramatic results from breast augmentation. Dr. Chad Wu will discuss your goals for the procedure with you and may use 3D imaging to show you the changes that implants with different profiles will bring. Dr. Chad Wu offers the latest technology to do this at his Toronto downtown clinic.

The implant profile is just one of the choices you’ll make when you work with your plastic surgeon to plan your breast augmentation. Rest assured, you won’t be asked to make all these choices yourself. You’ll benefit from Dr. Chad Wu’s expert advice. The most critical choice you’ll make is that of a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast augmentation. Look for natural results in the surgeon’s before and after photos. Pay particular attention to the results obtained by women with a similar body type.