The IDEAL implant: Any opinions?

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. 

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. 
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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.

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!

The IDEAL implant is a very nice and well-studied
saline implant.  Yes, it has a much
better feel than traditional saline implants.   
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Thank you for your question.  The new Ideal implant does have a more natural look and feel than traditional saline implants due to the chambers that hold the saline in place.  They feel much more like a silicone implant, but without the concern of an undetected rupture that can happen with silicone gel implants. For many of my patients, they prefer this option as they feel it provides the best of both saline and silicone options.  I have about a dozen women who have opted for this implant thus far, and they are very happy with their result.  I hope this helps.  

The Ideal implant is saline filled so it doesn't have the baggage that silicone implants, including Gummy Bears, have.  It feels better and doesn't have ripples like some first generation salines do.  I think it is going to be very popular.

I have been in practice 18 years and have placed 6 or so pair of Ideal implants in the last month.  I think they are a great alternative to silicone, in fact I think these implants could make traditional saline implants obsolete. Jane

Hello Mommytre. I have no experience using the IDEAL breast implant. It is a newly approved device and it is saline filled. It might feel more natural than traditional saline, but not as soft as silicone. The most natural results are achieved with silicone breast implants. I used to have a practice with 100% saline breast implants and now I use 99% of the time silicone. I also exchange a lot of saline for silicone on my previous patients. If you go with a new device, make sure you do your research and choose an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO.

The Ideal Implant offers the advantages of standard saline filled implants and silicone gel filled implants in one package.  They are an excellent choice, particularly for thinner augmentation patients.  I do not think saline, gel or Ideal implants can be assured to be more natural looking, which has more to do with your tissues and your surgeon's technique.