If you're considering breast augmentation you will have your choice of saline or silicone implants, as well as a choice of size. But what many people considering augmentation don't know is that implants come in a few different shapes, with moderate and high profile two of the more popular varieties.
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About
Moderate and high profile are two sizes of implants that provide different levels of projection. The moderate profile has a wider base diameter and less outward projection, while the high profile style has a smaller base diameter and more outward projection.
History
Originally, implant shells all had the same base diameter, so they did not differ in shape, just in size. In 2002, Mentor Corporation introduced the high profile implant.
Considerations
Determining the right proportion for your body can be difficult. Be sure to ask your doctor for a professional opinion and consider the relationship between your chest and torso to determine what's best for you.
Benefits
Having a choice of shape, in addition to size, will help you further tailor your implants to suit your unique shape and lifestyle.
Fun Fact
Many women who are considering breast augmentation desire a noticeable amount of cleavage in addition to increasing their breast size. If you want cleavage, a high profile implant will create more than a moderate profile implant.
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