410 or Round Memory Gel Breast Implants for Natural Look?

Is the 410 right for me or do I go with a round Memory Gel instead? As I entered the Breast Augmentation process, I was confident that I wanted the shaped 410.

At my first consult, I compared it to the traditional Saline & Silicone implants. I liked the feel and the shape of the 410 more, and thought it was the way to go. But the more I read, the more it seems that the 410 may be too firm/rigid/cold to come across as natural?

I am 5'4", 115 lbs, 2 kids not breastfed, 33 years old, and a very small 34A (ribcage 29"). Considering under the muscle, C cups. Looking for natural shape, not Pam Anderson. Thanks!

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age 25-34 A cup female 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in under muscle 110-129 lbs natural round implant

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by Amanda1061 in St. Louis, MO

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Which breast implant is best for me?

Hi There- One of the things I find most interesting is the amount of misinformation the average patient must sift through when researching breast augmentation surgery. In particular, I think that many patients become overwhelmed with implant choices and the abundance of information about these options available on the Web. This is complicated once they contact a surgeon or two for information about the implants, and which is most likely to give them the result they desire. Somewhere... more

Breast implant size

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more

410 implants

410 implants are the form stable cohesive gel implants that are not available unless you are part of the research protocol. My understanding of them and the appreciation from meetings, is that they are firmer and not as soft and natural as the memory gels.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

410 implants or Memory Gel

Both can give you natural looking results but the 410 breast implants is considerably more expensive, needs a longer incision, and is firmer than the memory gel. Also, if the breasts are different sizes, it is more difficult to correct with the 410 implant. Hope this helps!

Marcel Daniels, MD

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Long Beach Plastic Surgeon

Natural look breast implants

Hi, both implants you mentioned can give a natural look to the breasts. The right implant for you really depends upon the quality of your breast tissue. This can only be determined with an examination. I would suggest seeing a plastic surgeon in your area with experience with both implants who can evaluate you and give you an honest opinion. If you decide on the 410 implants, be sure that your surgeon has significant experience with them as they are more challenging to place than the... more

Breast implants for natural look

Without photos my guessmatic is... go back and discuss in detail with the surgeon you have chosen. Be sure to completely understand the issues you are asking before having surgery. Regards.

Shaped vs round breast implants

In most cases the round gel implants under the muscle will give you the best looking and feeling result. The shaped implants can get into problems with one not healing exactly oriented as the other and creating a visible asymmetry. They also can be firmer to the touch so I always use rounds. Choosing the right size has been covered extensively in other answers.