Breast Augmentation: Which implant is right for me?
Today, women have a number of choices available when selecting the best implant for their body. Implants can be classified based on the material used to fill them. Some implants are filled with saline, or salt water, and some are filled with silicone gel. Each offers the woman considering breast augmentation advantages depending on the amount tissue present, skin thickness, amount of subcutaneous fat, breast gland characteristics, and goals of the patient. Since implants may rupture, discussion needs to take place prior to augmentation regarding your rupture and replacement options.
It should be noted that the FDA has approved saline implants for women 18 years of age and older. Currently, Silicone implants are approved for women 22 years of age and older.
Implants are made with smooth or textured surfaces. Textured surfaces are necessary when using a shaped implant to hold the implant in the correct position. The vast majority of implants we use are smooth. These provide the most natural feel to the breast.
We use implants manufactured by Allergan and Mentor. We believe these implants are the best available to patients in the past, today, and in the future. These companies have a long history of providing excellent implants for patients over the past 25 years. Also, they provide the best customer service to patients who have problems after their operation. We strongly believe that by using the best implant available, our patients will benefit from the product now and in the future.