I have changed my mind on getting silicone and would like any input/info that anyone may have on the new, FDA approved IDEAL saline implant. I am very interested due to rhe claims that it has a more 'natural' look than traditional saline, without the worry of possible silicone bleed with the silicone implpants.
Answer: #IDEALimplantBenefits I am an FDA investigator for the IDEAL Implant and have followed my patients annually since first placing them in 2009. In general my patients are extremely happy with their choice. The IDEAL implant is now FDA approved and available in the USA and Canada. It is indeed more natural than traditional saline implants, softer and do not "bounce" as much as your own or silicone implants. Because there is no silicone gel inside there is no chance of silicone bleed. The internal structure controls movement of the saline and its design reduces folding and wrinkling which is thought to be a key cause of implant rupture/deflation. The outer edges are lowered for better contouring to the chest wall. MATERIALThe #IDEALIMPLANT contains no silicone gel,has a natural feel because of its unique design with an internal structure for optimal shape. The 5 year data indicates a lower capsular contracture rate than most saline or silicone implants available. The peace of mind factor concerning a silent rupture with silicone implants is significant for many of my patients. Instead of a MRI scan they just need to look in the mirror to know that their implant is intact.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: #IDEALimplantBenefits I am an FDA investigator for the IDEAL Implant and have followed my patients annually since first placing them in 2009. In general my patients are extremely happy with their choice. The IDEAL implant is now FDA approved and available in the USA and Canada. It is indeed more natural than traditional saline implants, softer and do not "bounce" as much as your own or silicone implants. Because there is no silicone gel inside there is no chance of silicone bleed. The internal structure controls movement of the saline and its design reduces folding and wrinkling which is thought to be a key cause of implant rupture/deflation. The outer edges are lowered for better contouring to the chest wall. MATERIALThe #IDEALIMPLANT contains no silicone gel,has a natural feel because of its unique design with an internal structure for optimal shape. The 5 year data indicates a lower capsular contracture rate than most saline or silicone implants available. The peace of mind factor concerning a silent rupture with silicone implants is significant for many of my patients. Instead of a MRI scan they just need to look in the mirror to know that their implant is intact.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Ideal Implant Good day! The Ideal Implant™ was recently FDA approved and is now being offered at our facility, Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery Newport Beach. Some women are not comfortable having silicone implants in their body and that was one of the reasons why the Ideal Implant was created. This implant gives a more natural feeling than traditional saline implants on the market. The unique structure of the Ideal Implant allows for a similar look and feel as silicone with the safety of saline. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has already performed procedure with this implant and discuss realistic goals and expectations. #RealSelf100
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Ideal Implant Good day! The Ideal Implant™ was recently FDA approved and is now being offered at our facility, Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery Newport Beach. Some women are not comfortable having silicone implants in their body and that was one of the reasons why the Ideal Implant was created. This implant gives a more natural feeling than traditional saline implants on the market. The unique structure of the Ideal Implant allows for a similar look and feel as silicone with the safety of saline. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has already performed procedure with this implant and discuss realistic goals and expectations. #RealSelf100
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March 20, 2018
Answer: Ideal Implant The Ideal implant has many advantages over traditional saline such as a more natural feel, less rippling, low incidence of capsular contracture, and an improved profile.
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Answer: Ideal Implant The Ideal implant has many advantages over traditional saline such as a more natural feel, less rippling, low incidence of capsular contracture, and an improved profile.
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Answer: Ideal implant Thank you for your question. Some women choose silicone implants for their soft feel... while others choose saline implants because they’re 100% natural, being filled with nothing but salt water. What if you could have the best of both worlds? The Ideal Implant is a Structured Breast Implant that combines a natural feel with the safety of only saline inside. Furthermore, this FDA + Health Canada approved breast implant is limited to a select number of board-certified plastic surgeons. I would recommend visiting the company's website to find a provider near you. Best of luck!
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Answer: Ideal implant Thank you for your question. Some women choose silicone implants for their soft feel... while others choose saline implants because they’re 100% natural, being filled with nothing but salt water. What if you could have the best of both worlds? The Ideal Implant is a Structured Breast Implant that combines a natural feel with the safety of only saline inside. Furthermore, this FDA + Health Canada approved breast implant is limited to a select number of board-certified plastic surgeons. I would recommend visiting the company's website to find a provider near you. Best of luck!
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March 27, 2020
Answer: Opinions on the IDEAL structured saline breast implant It indeed has a more natural feel than the traditional saline, although not quite as soft as most silicone gel implants. The ideal implant may be “ideal” for you, if you are concerned about silent rupture of silicone gel implants, but did not like the less natural feel of traditional saline implants. They are more natural in feel than saline but still not quite as soft as silicone. The Ideal implant was approved by the FDA in November of 2014, but has only had limited availability until recently. Initially only the 120 plastic surgeons who were investors in the company had access. They are now starting to release it to more board certified plastic surgeons. It has a profile similar to a high profile implant. I would say that it is much more natural in feel than a saline implant, but still not quite as soft and natural as a silicone gel implant. So my patients that want the most natural feel are still choosing silicone. The most common implant used in the country is a round smooth silicone gel implant. And the FDA has shown silicone to be safe and effective. The FDA recommends in their labeling instructions that you get an MRI 3 years after surgery and every 2 years thereafter to check for a rupture. One analysis in 2014 in the Archives of Plastic Surgery found that silent ruptures occurred in 9-12 percent of cases eight years after implantation. In a silent rupture, the outer shell of the implant can rupture, but the cohesive gel stays inside the scar tissue capsule that has formed around the implant. SO there may be no visible or palpable change in the breast- the rupture is silent. Is it harmful- no - in the short run not much is seen. Over years the silicone can cause some irritation of the local capsule and thickening. But if we know the implant is ruptured we generally like to replace it. A saline implant had the advantage of being much easier to tell if it has leaked. You can “look in the mirror” and tell if it is intact. When it leaks, the saline is absorbed and the shell goes flat. The American Society for Aesthetic plastic surgery, in 2014, reported that 20% of breast augmentations used saline implants. But they do not feel as natural-some patients describe them as being like a water balloon, and they are prone to palpable and visible rippling and wrinkles. A recent survey of 300 patients by Allergan showed that 52% of patients were fearful of silent ruptures, with 45% being concerned that despite the science and FDA saying silicone gel is safe and effective it is still a foreign substance, and 34% of patients having a fear of silicone all together. So the Ideal structure saline implant will be a good option for some patients that like the idea of a more natural feel than saline with the advantages of being easier to detect a rupture. The Ideal implant has two chambers and if one leaks it will lose volume that is harmlessly absorbed by the body. If I had to predict I would guess that the majority of patients will still use silicone gel implants prioritizing the natural feel, but an increasing number of ideal structured implants will be used in patients that are concerned about silent rupture but didn’t like the feel of the traditional saline implant. It is a small company, and warranty concerns are valid- but I would be surprised if they are not purchased by one of the larger main implant companies in the future. The 6 year data shows a lower failure rate that the other silicone and saline implants currently on the market, including the highly cohesive “gummy bear” implants. No 10 year data yet- the study will not be completed until 2019. But the 6 year data looks good so far.
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Answer: Opinions on the IDEAL structured saline breast implant It indeed has a more natural feel than the traditional saline, although not quite as soft as most silicone gel implants. The ideal implant may be “ideal” for you, if you are concerned about silent rupture of silicone gel implants, but did not like the less natural feel of traditional saline implants. They are more natural in feel than saline but still not quite as soft as silicone. The Ideal implant was approved by the FDA in November of 2014, but has only had limited availability until recently. Initially only the 120 plastic surgeons who were investors in the company had access. They are now starting to release it to more board certified plastic surgeons. It has a profile similar to a high profile implant. I would say that it is much more natural in feel than a saline implant, but still not quite as soft and natural as a silicone gel implant. So my patients that want the most natural feel are still choosing silicone. The most common implant used in the country is a round smooth silicone gel implant. And the FDA has shown silicone to be safe and effective. The FDA recommends in their labeling instructions that you get an MRI 3 years after surgery and every 2 years thereafter to check for a rupture. One analysis in 2014 in the Archives of Plastic Surgery found that silent ruptures occurred in 9-12 percent of cases eight years after implantation. In a silent rupture, the outer shell of the implant can rupture, but the cohesive gel stays inside the scar tissue capsule that has formed around the implant. SO there may be no visible or palpable change in the breast- the rupture is silent. Is it harmful- no - in the short run not much is seen. Over years the silicone can cause some irritation of the local capsule and thickening. But if we know the implant is ruptured we generally like to replace it. A saline implant had the advantage of being much easier to tell if it has leaked. You can “look in the mirror” and tell if it is intact. When it leaks, the saline is absorbed and the shell goes flat. The American Society for Aesthetic plastic surgery, in 2014, reported that 20% of breast augmentations used saline implants. But they do not feel as natural-some patients describe them as being like a water balloon, and they are prone to palpable and visible rippling and wrinkles. A recent survey of 300 patients by Allergan showed that 52% of patients were fearful of silent ruptures, with 45% being concerned that despite the science and FDA saying silicone gel is safe and effective it is still a foreign substance, and 34% of patients having a fear of silicone all together. So the Ideal structure saline implant will be a good option for some patients that like the idea of a more natural feel than saline with the advantages of being easier to detect a rupture. The Ideal implant has two chambers and if one leaks it will lose volume that is harmlessly absorbed by the body. If I had to predict I would guess that the majority of patients will still use silicone gel implants prioritizing the natural feel, but an increasing number of ideal structured implants will be used in patients that are concerned about silent rupture but didn’t like the feel of the traditional saline implant. It is a small company, and warranty concerns are valid- but I would be surprised if they are not purchased by one of the larger main implant companies in the future. The 6 year data shows a lower failure rate that the other silicone and saline implants currently on the market, including the highly cohesive “gummy bear” implants. No 10 year data yet- the study will not be completed until 2019. But the 6 year data looks good so far.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: IDEAL Implant The IDEAL implant is a very nice and well-studied saline implant. Yes, it has a much better feel than traditional saline implants. Find a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in cosmetic breast surgery to give you all the options for your breast augmentation - know before you go!
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Answer: IDEAL Implant The IDEAL implant is a very nice and well-studied saline implant. Yes, it has a much better feel than traditional saline implants. Find a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in cosmetic breast surgery to give you all the options for your breast augmentation - know before you go!
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