You’ve Heard of Silicone and Saline Implants

Here are some types of Los Angeles breast implants you may not have heard of:

Cohesive Gel Implants
Cohesive gel implants are silicone implants that are filled with a thicker silicone gel that holds its shape and form like a "gummy bear." If you cut into a standard gel implant, the liquid silicone gel escapes from the implant shell. In contrast, when you cut into a cohesive gel implant, the implant itself maintains its shape and integrity. These shaped implants are designed with a focus upon a natural look, rather than for enlargement. Furthermore, gummy bear implants maintain their shape in an upright position that decreases the incidence of folding of the implant shell or rippling. If a cohesive gel implant ruptures, it maintains both its shape and integrity.

One disadvantage of cohesive gel Beverly Hills breast implants is that they require a slightly larger incision for insertion. Because of this, insertion is usually performed through an incision in the fold under the breast, or occasionally through an incision around the areola. Cohesive gel implants are very difficult to insert through an incision in the armpit. Finally, gummy bear implants were approved in late 2006 by the FDA for use in the United States, but their use is limited to certain age, and patient require strict follow-up with MRI to look for silent rupture.

PIP Implants
PIP implants are breast implants manufactured in France by Poly Implant Prostheses, and, until recently, imported by PIP/USA. PIP implants are saline but, unlike other saline implants, they are pre-filled. This form of Los Angeles breast augmentation is not currently approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Soybean oil-filled Implants
Soy oil-filled implants provide a material less dense than silicone gel, or saline solution, to allow for better visualization of mammograms in the presence of implants. The goal was also to achieve a material of similar safety to saline to allow clearing once the implants eventually fail and leak. These implants are not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Expandable Implants
The Spectrum implants introduced by Mentor Corporation are expandable and can be filled anywhere from 25cc to 140cc depending on the initial size of the implant itself. They come with a small remote port that is placed over the outer chest rib cage. They can be filled over weeks to months to let the patient decide exactly on the size. The advantages of this form of Beverly Hills breast augmentation are the flexibility and range of fill size and the ability to change it after surgery. The disadvantages are that it requires a second surgery to remove the port from the chest wall. There is also a higher infection rate with a remote port and that these implants are costlier than standard implants.

Disclaimer: This blog or article is for information purpose only, and should not be treated a professional advise or price protection guarantee. This blog is mainly used for search engine optimization and other commercial purposes and it is advised that readers seek professional consultation in the field of interest for more information.

Over the Muscle or Under the Muscle, Which is Better?

This is a common question among Los Angeles breast augmentation surgery patients; whether their implants should be placed above or below the pectoral muscle. Los Angeles breast implants that are placed over the pectoral muscle are known as “overs,” or “Subglandular” breast implant placement. Breast implants that are placed under the pectoral muscle are known as – you guessed it – “unders,” or “Submuscular” breast implant placement.

It is best to schedule a consultation with your Beverly Hills breast augmentation surgeon first, before deciding which is best for you, however there are many online resources with information on each choice, just to have an idea. It is good to research before hand, and bring questions to your consultation, that way the doctor can answer them then.

With subglandular breast implant placement, the implants are placed directly on top of the pectoral muscle and just behind the breast tissue. Some women prefer these types of implants because they are easier to place by the surgeon, support larger implants, require less recovery time and post-op discomfort, can create more cleavage, and avoid breast lift surgery for sagging. On the other hand, some women prefer not to get subglandular breast implants because they tend to have a more augmented look, are more susceptible to rippling and capsule contraction, and can sometimes complicate mammogram readings. Usually it comes down to the woman’s preference of look and feel for this type of placement.

With submuscular breast implant placement, the implants are placed beneath the pectoral muscle, and sometimes only partially beneath the pectoral muscle using specific incisions and placement on the surgeon’s part. This type of placement is ideal for those who want to avoid the risks of having the implants ripple, rupture, or bottom out, as well as have more successful mammogram readings. On the other hand, submuscular implants are a more technical procedure, requiring more healing time, more post-op discomfort, as well as the risk of distorting when the muscle is flexed, and less easily creating cleavage, especially if the implants are placed farther apart. For more information on the many types of Beverly Hills breast implants and for a qualified and experienced Los Angeles breast augmentation surgeon in your area, visit www.breastimplantsurgeon.info.

Disclaimer: This blog or article is for information purpose only, and should not be treated a professional advise or price protection guarantee. This blog is mainly used for search engine optimization and other commercial purposes and it is advised that readers seek professional consultation in the field of interest for more information.

You’ve Heard of Silicone and Saline Implants…

Here are some types of Los Angeles breast implants you may not have heard of:

Cohesive Gel Implants
Cohesive gel implants are silicone implants that are filled with a thicker silicone gel that holds its shape and form like a "gummy bear." If you cut into a standard gel implant, the liquid silicone gel escapes from the implant shell. In contrast, when you cut into a cohesive gel implant, the implant itself maintains its shape and integrity. These shaped implants are designed with a focus upon a natural look, rather than for enlargement. Furthermore, gummy bear implants maintain their shape in an upright position that decreases the incidence of folding of the implant shell or rippling. If a cohesive gel implant ruptures, it maintains both its shape and integrity.

One disadvantage of cohesive gel Beverly Hills breast implants is that they require a slightly larger incision for insertion. Because of this, insertion is usually performed through an incision in the fold under the breast, or occasionally through an incision around the areola. Cohesive gel implants are very difficult to insert through an incision in the armpit. Finally, gummy bear implants were approved in late 2006 by the FDA for use in the United States, but their use is limited to certain age, and patient require strict follow-up with MRI to look for silent rupture.

PIP Implants
PIP implants are breast implants manufactured in France by Poly Implant Prostheses, and, until recently, imported by PIP/USA. PIP implants are saline but, unlike other saline implants, they are pre-filled. This form of Los Angeles breast augmentation is not currently approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Soybean oil-filled Implants
Soy oil-filled implants provide a material less dense than silicone gel, or saline solution, to allow for better visualization of mammograms in the presence of implants. The goal was also to achieve a material of similar safety to saline to allow clearing once the implants eventually fail and leak. These implants are not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Expandable Implants
The Spectrum implants introduced by Mentor Corporation are expandable and can be filled anywhere from 25cc to 140cc depending on the initial size of the implant itself. They come with a small remote port that is placed over the outer chest rib cage. They can be filled over weeks to months to let the patient decide exactly on the size. The advantages of this form of Beverly Hills breast augmentation are the flexibility and range of fill size and the ability to change it after surgery. The disadvantages are that it requires a second surgery to remove the port from the chest wall. There is also a higher infection rate with a remote port and that these implants are costlier than standard implants.

Disclaimer: This blog or article is for information purpose only, and should not be treated a professional advise or price protection guarantee. This blog is mainly used for search engine optimization and other commercial purposes and it is advised that readers seek professional consultation in the field of interest for more information.