What's natural looking? Round implants, placed under the muscle may have a more natural appearance than shaped/contour implants which can appear somewhat elongated in appearance in some women.
Shaped implants tend to remain stationary, so they stay in the same place. When a woman lies down, round implants on the other hand, settle back evenly, like normal breasts. When a woman stands up, the saline goes to the bottom of the implants because of gravity, and the implants assume a natural teardrop shape anyway.
Shaped, Anatomical, Tear-Drop. These are all terms used to describe an implant that is manufactured to be pre-shaped like the one pictured at right. Unlike a round implant, a "shaped" implant by design has a top and a bottom (it is tear drop shaped).
These have a textured surface to avoid the implant flipping, leaving the implant upside down and misshapen in appearance. Unlike round implants, a tear-drop implant will maintain the same shape lying down, which can appear unnatural in some women.
You've picked out a round or anatomical implant. What surface should the implant have? You can choose a smooth surface breast implant or a textured surface breast implant.
Textured Implants: Why do some implants have textured surfaces? All types of solutions have been attempted for decades to prevent scar tissue from becoming unacceptably hard around the breast implant. When the body creates scar tissue to form around the breast implant, the condition is known as capsular contracture it can becomes painful or unacceptably firm. Textured surface implants are an attempt to solve this problem.
Scar tissue typically forms around a foreign object in a uniform manner, which allows the scar tissue to tighten and cause contracture. By adding a textured surface, manufacturers hope to prevent scar tissue fibers from laying down uniformly. According to a number of studies, a textured surface is not likely to reduce the risk of capsular contracture but other studies do find a reduction in contracture.
Anatomical implants basically require a textured surface in order serve a secondary purpose of keeping the implant from rotating or moving position. So, if you chose "anatomical" when choosing your shape of implants, you picked a textured implant by default.
Smooth Breast Implants: are ideal for patients who prefer an auxiliary or arm pit incision. Smooth implants are less favorable for very athletic patients who are having a sub muscular augmentation.
Choosing the right size implant is generally the most important decision a patient will make. If a person chooses to go too large, it may be visible through the skin after the operation, or it may be more easily felt. Although the size is definitely important, the individual must consider other characteristics when deciding on an enlargement.
An implant, which is surgically placed under the chest wall, contains an exterior sac or shell, which is made of a rubber-like substance. The plastic surgeon will evaluate the existing breast tissue to determine if the patient has enough tissue for the surgery.
The doctor will also give suggestions on the proper size of the implant. After determining what will be appropriate for you, the doctor or his staff will discuss scheduling, pre and post operative care, and possibly financing if applicable.
Silicon versus Saline:
Silicone implants is filled with silicon gel that holds together uniformly while retaining the natural shape consistent with breast tissue. Silicone has a set volume. When inserting, the doctor will make a large incision size and will have various options for placement. Silicone-gels consist of a silicone outer shell and are pre-filled with a silicone gel rather than saline. Silicone-gels may look and feel more like natural tissue.
Salines are filled with saltwater solution similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body, creating a firmer feel. Salines have a flexible volume that can be adjusted by the surgeon. Surgeons create a smaller incision size with various options for incision placement. Salines consist of a silicone shell, filled with saline during surgery. Saline-filled have been criticized for feeling hard or unnatural, although improved surgical techniques have lessened these complaints.
Textured versus Smooth:
Scar tissue may form around the implant surface, creating a capsule. In many patients, the capsule can tighten and squeeze, causing a capsular contracture. Textured surfaces were designed to reduce the likelihood of capsular contracture, which can cause health risks to the patient.
Round versus Anatomical:
Round implants will always stay round, never changing shape. They are made smooth and textured. These are less expensive than an anatomical design and can look less realistic than anatomical designs. The results will depend on your anatomy, the amount of tissue you start with, plastic surgeon and the placement.
Anatomical designs are primarily for reconstruction purposes. They are more natural looking breast, which look oval in shape. If viewed from the side, these appear to have more volume at the bottom and can take up a more conical shape, causing it to be bottom heavy. It is more likely that anatomical implants will flip or turn in the breast pocket; therefore, these come with a textured surface, which allows tissue adherence and helps to keep implant in place. If it is inserted correctly, patients will minimize the chance of it flipping.
Remember to discuss all types and designs with your surgeon. If implants are placed in the body properly, there should be minimum recovery time or discomfort after surgery.
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