Are All Breast Implants the Same?

Things to consider when getting breast implants are: Shape: Round or oval, Medium or High Profile Surface: Smooth or Textured Fill material: Silicone or saline. see video

Although all breast implants are made of a silicone elastomer shell, they differ in many other ways. Breast implants differ in their - type of fill (Salt Water vs. Silicone gel) - Shape ( round vs. tear drop / anatomical) - dimensions ( diameter / height, projection / volume) - smooth shell vs. textured shell - Extent of Height / projection (LP, moderate profile, Moderate Plus Profile and High Profile) Each woman presenting for either a Breast Augmentation, revision of a breast... more

 There are so many options with breast implants today. Different shapes and sized for similar volumes can accommodate patients of different body shapes.  It has really revolutionized breast implant surgery.

It is not only the feel of the implant material but the shape that play an influence on the final result. Memory Gel implants come in a variety of different shapes and sizes that enhance the ability to achieve a natural shape and contour and select the best implant for the individual anatomy.

The two main manufactures of breast implanst in the USA are mentor and Allergan. Both make a fine product and the differences are minor. Both companies have a variety of sizes and styles to be a great fit for almost any patient.

I recommend implants manufactured by either Allergan or Mentor.  The have the highest quality products and the best support systems.  There are significant differences between gel and saline implants and these differences need to be addressed by your surgeon.  

 The best way to learn the differences between breast implants is to visit plastic surgeons and ask for an explanation and a chance to see and feel the different implants.  You would need to visit multiple surgeons becasue most only stock one manufacturer's product.