Do you recommend getting PolyTech Sublime Line implants?

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Hi I want to do my surgery my doctor use PolyTech Sublime Line and no other brand do you recommend memos on this brand ? I heard it was banned in 2019 why this Dr still USe ?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear annajni,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, I do not recommend nor use these implants. I have used Meme and Replicon in the past and they are good for a reconstructed breast after cancer. However, for an augmentation, the smooth round implants, either saline or gel, work very well with less long-term risks. I prefer Mentor's implants and Mentor has stood the test of time with excellent implants that are made in the USA.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

My best guess is your provider is using those implants because they are the cheapest.
They are not FDA approved in the United States so I don’t know all that much about them.
Sometimes you get what you pay for.
I generally recommend patients have multiple in person consultations before selecting a provider, avoiding virtual consultations, and not traveling long distances for elective surgical procedures.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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