Perhaps the biggest decision when pursuing breast augmentation is choosing the type of breast implants you want. Below, we’ll explore the different types of breast implants so that you can evaluate your options and determine the best type of breast implants for you.
What are the Different Types of Breast Implants?
There are two main types of breast implants available, saline and silicone implants. However, silicone implant technology has improved significantly, and there are many variations of silicone implants available today.
Saline Implants
Saline implants consist of a silicone shell filled with a sterile saline (saltwater) solution. The empty silicone shell is inserted into the breast pocket during surgery, and then filled with saline after they are put in place. This allows for adjustments to the volume of the implants, and it means that saline implants typically require smaller incisions than other types of implants. In the rare event of an implant rupture, the saline solution is harmlessly absorbed by the body.
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants are made of a silicone shell filled with a cohesive silicone gel. They come pre-filled and are available in various sizes and profiles. These are often preferred by doctors and patients alike because they have a more natural look and feel, resembling natural breast tissue. The main downside to silicone implants compared to saline implants is that they will require larger incisions.
Gummy Bear Implants
Gummy bear implants, also known as form-stable implants, are a type of silicone implant that contains a highly cohesive silicone gel. These implants are designed to retain their shape, even when cut in half, similar to gummy bear candies. These have become the new standard for silicone implants because they provide long-term stability with low risk of rippling or displacement. Typically, these implants come in a teardrop shape, which is more similar to the natural breast shape. This gives them another advantage over traditional silicone or saline implants that come in limited shapes.
What are the Most Natural Looking Breast Implants?
Gummy bear implants, a type of silicone implant, are the most natural looking and feeling breast implants due to their shape and gel. At Body By Leverett, we are proud to offer the latest “gummy bear” style breast implants to provide patients with the best possible breast augmentation results:
MENTOR® MemoryGel® Xtra Breast Implants
These advanced implants from MENTOR® use a uniquely formulated cohesive gel to create a soft, natural feel. With MENTOR® MemoryGel® Xtra implants, patients can choose from “Moderate Plus” and “High Profile” options to achieve increased projection, fullness and firmness in the breasts.
MENTOR® MemoryGel BOOST™ Breast Implants
The MemoryGel BOOST™ implants combine MENTOR®’s proprietary gel with an innovative shell design and precision fill ratio. The result is a breast implant that feels more natural than other brands, which also offers some of the best stability available when it comes to breast implants. These are ideal for shaping the breasts as they’re designed to retained their shape for many years to come.
Which Breast Implants are Right for Me?
Choosing the perfect breast implant for you is a complex and personal decision. Once you understand the types of implants that are available to you, the best thing to do is schedule a consultation with Dr. Leverett at Body By Leverett.
During your consultation, you can discuss your cosmetic goals and preferences with Dr. Leverett to identify the best type, shape and size of breast implant for you. You can even try on sample breast implants during your consultation to get a feel for your potential results!
We offer a variety of breast implants to residents of Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert and the nearby cities of the Greater Phoenix area. Contact us today to get started.