Plan to have breast implants surgery for this year but want to make sure some new breast implant technology isn't just around the corner. Preference is to wait if there's some new great breast implant that's safer and more natural feeling. thankyou for the comments
Breast implant surgery is regularly at the top of the list for the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures and literally millions of breasts have been augmented over the years. I believe that it is a safe and well worked out procedure that makes people feel better about themselves. While we are always looking for newer and better products, there are no new implant types likely to come out in the near future.
Dear Rori,
There are no new earth-shattering developments in implant technology on the horizon.
There are two general types of implants and many subtypes.
The two main types are saline and silicone. Please remember that this refers to filler material since all implants contain a silicone shell.
The main subtypes are round vs. tear drop shape; and smooth vs. textured.
Studies have confirmed the safety of implants in general and specifically the silicone gel implants.
The current silicone gell implants contain a "cohesive" gel that may decrease the risk of complications associated with silicone gel implant surgery.
The advantages of saline implants are: (1) Can be placed through a smaller incision (2) Can easily be placed through the belly button or armpit avoiding an incision on the breast (3) Are essentially maintenance free.
The advantages of a silicone implant are: Slightly more natural feel
With silicone you will need closer follow-up with your doctor. You will need to get MRIs of the breast which are usually not convered by your insurance and can be very expensive.
Most important of all, make sure the doctor you choose is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Cohesive gel implants are the newest thing out there; but it still is not FDA approved yet. These are firmer implants than the gel implants that patients are getting now. They are supposed to prevent oozing if the implant ruptures. Its supposed to maintain its shape like jello. Other than that, there is nothing specifically new on the horizon that wil be available within the next year.
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