Whats the Sientra Breast Implant?

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The new breast implant on the block

Sientra breast implants are a new implant manufacturer that was just FDA approved. They have breast expander's for reconstruction, as well as silicone breast implants, and the new "form stable" implants that have a textured surface and are more of the new generation of "gummy bear" style. Since 1992 there have only been two companies that have sold breast implants in the USA, Allergan (which were McGhan, then Inamed then sold to Allergan) and Mentor... more

Dan Mills, MD

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Sientra implants

As noted below this is the newest company in the US but has been one of the largest distributers of implants internationally for over 30 years. they also have anatomic implants that have been available to compete with the allergan natrelle 410 implant just made available by the FDA Sientra implants are only sold to be used by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons unlike the other companies who sell to any surgeon irregardless of training.

New Silicone Breast Implant Available from Sientra

New Silicone Breast Implant Available from Sientra My experience is that both Mentor (made by J&J) and Natrelle implants (made by Allergan) are excellent implants with ethical back up from their parent companies. That is all that has been available in the USA until now. Starting in 2012, patients will have another option for silicone breast implants from another solid company. Silimed. Competition is always great for patients. Patients can choose an implant from Sientra (Silimed)... more

Sientra Implants

Thank you for your question. Sientra is the recently FDA approved company that carries silicone gel breast implants. We haven't received any information yet as to what this company will offer our patients. I think everyone will start hearing things regarding this company in the next few months.

The New Breast Implant on the Block

Sientra Breast Implants have recently been FDA approved and will soon be available. This company has a form stable implant that is teardrop shaped that will generate lots of discussion over the next year. There has been lots of controversy over the usefulness of this type of implant and what its applications will be. I do think that this company and type of implant will have a significant impact on Breast Augmentation, but their application will be very specific. If interested contact your... more

Sientra / Silimed Breast Implants

Sientra, based in Santa Barbara, CA, received FDA approval for the Silimed breast implant product line this month. This includes saline, silicone gel and form stable (gummy bear) breast implants. The implants, while FDA approved, are not yet available. and the details for availabilty are still forthcoming. I posted an article in the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog on March 9th, the day of the FDA's approval.

Joseph Mele, MD

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Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

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highandmighty 22 Apr 2013

I just recently had a breast augmentation using Sientra implants also. I got 400cc anatomicals under the muscle. I am 5'11 and am also tall and thin with an athletic build. I am currently 4 weeks post op but am already extremely pleased with the outcome. It looks like I will probably end with with a full C cup, which is look I am going for. My PS told me that it would take a little longer for these particular implants to soften up but when they do they will feel just like a part of me. He also said that placing these types of implants takes precision as you really want the pocket to be the size of the implant. Maybe that it why not many are using them yet? It seems to take a bit more skill. He was right, as each day goes by they get much softer. They have finally started to settle in the pocket and look amazing. They fit my frame to a T and I really like the shape of my breasts. I also hope to hear from more who have decided to go with Sientra. I am elated with my decision.

Eebee128 22 Apr 2013

It's so great to hear your experience was so similar to mine with these implants, and my surgeon seemed to think these implants required alot of precision and skillful placement as well! He describes the textured surface as making them almost "sticky" and they cling to the muscle which is why they take a little longer to drop, soften etc. So glad you're as pleased as I am! (I'm tall too.. Almost 5'8.. And I think the formed shape fits tall bodies nicely) I also look forward to hearing others experiences with these implants! Enjoy!

Eebee128 11 Apr 2013

I just got the Sientra form stable cohesive gel implants approx 4 weeks ago. As a very lean, thin athletic person, this type of implant afforded me the opportunity to have a sub fascial placement (over muscle, under the fascia) and leave my pecs intact and remain anatomically correct. Even though I have no muscle coverage, this implant cannot be seen through my skin, no ripples, nothing weird. They are amazingly soft, fast recovery. The incision does have to be in the crease I'm told due to the implant not being able to be folded much during insertion. I have a 5 cm incision that is already nearly invisible. I feel like the reaction to the use of these superior implants is based on the surgeon. Find one who participated in the clinical trials and knows how to use them properly. Dr Pablo Prichard, Phoenix AZ did mine and I'm thrilled with the results. I'd love more discussion on this topic, I can't find many other people with these implants yet.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS 10 Nov 2012

I have recently returned from the Plastic Surgery meeting in New Orleans where Dr Randquists from Sweden presented a huge experience with Sientra's silicone implants. His statistics for low capsular contracture and rupture rate were excellent. This was confimed in a recent Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I am very excited about being able to offer these Implants to my patients. Jed Horowitz MD

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