Replicon 325 Silcone W/ Polyurathane Cover- How Firm Is Firm?

You would be best off visiting with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss options after direct physical examination. The recommendation will likely involve removal of the older implants. Generally speaking what breasts look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more... more

Polyurethane breast implants (Replicon, Meme), were very popular in the 80's as the polyurethane cover prevented capsular contracture quite well. The covering disappeared over time leaving the implant looking like a smooth gel implant. The implants do wear and leak as all implants do, and the symtoms are tenderness and eventual capsular contracture. After 20+ years it is time for your imlants to be removed, and perhaps replaced. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com more

Replicon's were the most popular breast implant in the late 80's because they were felt to have a minimal capsular contracture rate. The polyurethane foam coating however dissolved over maybe 7-8 years and the patient was left with a garden variety smooth walled gel implant and the cc rate then started to climb. No regular doctor visit is worth it for you, only a plastic surgeon. Disucss with them what degree of cc you have and what you might possibly look like with... more