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Which Implant Type Should I Get? Silicone Gel Or Saline The most common, and only approved implant available in the US, is the Saline filled, silicone elastomer-shelled type. Silicone implants were banned by the FDA in 1992, they are currently pending FDA approval due to new studies and reconsideration of former allegations. Silicone Gel filled implants, or Cohesive Gel implants are still available in the US, but only available through Clinical trials. If your surgeon does offer you a silicone filled implant, and you are not a part of a clinical trial, he is realistically breaking the law. For a limited number of patients, there is a clinical trial available for the Gummy Bear breast implant. Gummy Bear implants are semi-solid gel implants, which feel more soft and natural than saline implants. For more information on the Gummy Bear Implant, visit http://www.gummybearbreastimplants.com Round or Teardrop Shaped Round implants, as the name implies are round shaped. Round shaped implants are known to cost less than Anatomical/Teardrop shaped implants, and can look just as natural as Anatomical implants once they have settled according to some surgeons. As long as they are not overfilled. The result would obviously depend on the surgeon, the amount of tissue you start with, your anatomy, and they way the implant has been placed. Anatomical/Teardrop shaped implants were designed to produce a more natural looking breast shape. It is possible for Anatomical implants to flip, or invert inside the pocket. For this reason most Anatomical Implants will have a textured surface, to help tissue adherence. Different surgeons will have different opinions on which shaped implants to use, and which implant shape is best suited to your body. Smooth or Textured Smooth implants feel smooth like the surface of a balloon. Textured implants have a rough sandpaper like surface. Textured implants are reported to feel harder than smooth implants. The purpose of textured implants is to reduce the possibility of Capsular Contraction (scaring or capsule that forms around the implant, making the breast feel hard). Implant Size This is something you will need to discuss with your surgeon. This can vary depending on what your goals are, how much existing breast tissue you have and your anatomy. |
