Breast implants come in two distinct shapes:
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Anatomical (tear drop shape)
Breast implants come in two distinct surfaces:
Breast Implants come in various profiles from Allergan and Mentor
Allergan offers the following profiles for round shaped implants:
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Low Profile - this implant has the least amount of projection and has the widest diameter.
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Moderate Profile - moderate base width - moderate projection
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High Profile - narrow base width - high projection
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Very High Profile - narrow base width - high projection
Allergan offers the following profiles for anatomical shaped implants:
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Full Height - Moderate Height - Low Height
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Extra Full Projection - Full Projection - Moderate Projection - Low Projection
Mentor offers the following profiles for round shaped implants:
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Moderate Profile - this implant has the least amount of projection and has the widest diameter.
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Moderate Plus Profile - moderate base width - moderate projection
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High Profile - narrow base width - high projection
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Ultra High Profile - narrow base width - high projection
Mentor offers the following profiles for anatomical shaped implants:
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High Profile
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Moderate Profile
Your surgeon will go over in depth on what breast implant will be best for your body dimensions and what will give you the best longest lasting results. As with every choice there are advantages and disadvantages with each option. Obtaining as much information you need to make an educated choice is imperative.
Breast Implant Manufacturers dimensions, sizes and specifications:
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PIP Breast Implant Specifications (PIP implants are no longer available)
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Nagor Breast Implant Specifications (Nagor is not available in the United States)
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EuroSilicone Breast Implant Specifications (EuroSilicone is not available in the US)
