A Fuller, Feminine Shape Without Overwhelming Her Frame
This patient came to Dr. Racanelli's New Jersey practice wanting a fuller, more feminine breast shape. She was clear about one limit: she did not want implants that would overwhelm her proportions or make it obvious she had surgery.
That goal shaped every decision in her silicone breast augmentation. The aim was not to look like she "had her breasts done." It was for her breasts to look like they were always meant to be hers.
The photo on this page is her own selfie, taken just one month after surgery. Patient selfies like this show what results look like in everyday life, outside the exam room, while healing is still underway.
Silicone Breast Implant Details for This Patient
| Detail | Choice |
| Procedure | Silicone Breast Augmentation |
| Implant Brand | MENTOR |
| Implant Type | Silicone Gel |
| Volume | 350cc |
| Profile | Moderate Plus |
| Photo Timing | 1 Month Post-Op |
Why 350cc Moderate Plus Profile Implants Fit Her Proportions
Implant size is only part of the decision. Two implants with the same volume can look very different on the body depending on their profile, which controls how far the implant projects forward for a given width.
A Moderate Plus profile sits between a moderate and a high profile implant. It adds more fullness and projection than a moderate profile without the pronounced forward projection of a high profile. For a patient who wants a noticeably fuller shape that still looks natural on her chest, it is often a balanced choice.
For this patient, Dr. Racanelli selected 350cc MENTOR® Moderate Plus Profile silicone implants to complement her frame. The combination created the fuller, feminine shape she asked for while keeping her breasts in proportion with the rest of her body. Silicone gel implants are known for a soft feel that closely resembles natural breast tissue.
Patients exploring their options can learn more about implant types, sizes, and profiles on Dr. Racanelli's Breast Implant Options page.
Breast Augmentation Recovery: What One Month Post-Op Looks Like
At one month, this patient is still early in her recovery. Her breasts are continuing to soften and settle as healing progresses, and her shape will keep refining over the coming months.
This is normal after breast augmentation. Swelling gradually resolves, the surrounding tissues relax, and the implants settle into their final position over time. Early photos can look slightly fuller or higher than the final result, which is why seeing a patient at different stages of healing is so helpful.
Even at this early stage, her photo shows the outcome she was looking for: a fuller, feminine shape that suits her frame and looks like her own.
To see more results at different stages of recovery, visit Dr. Racanelli's Breast Augmentation Before and After Gallery.
Silicone Breast Augmentation in New Jersey and New York with Dr. Racanelli
Dr. Joseph A. Racanelli is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with offices in Morristown, Newark, and New York City. With more than two decades of practice and over 10,000 breast procedures performed, breast surgery is the foundation of his clinical work.
Every procedure is performed personally by Dr. Racanelli in a fully accredited hospital operating room with general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. He operates one major case per day, and every postoperative follow-up visit is with Dr. Racanelli himself.
If you are considering breast augmentation in New Jersey or New York, schedule a consultation with Dr. Racanelli to discuss your goals, implant options, and the size and profile that best suit your frame.