Would like to know what you think about these new B-Lite implants? I have been recommended these by my PS. As they are relatively new, there is only a limited amount of information available about them, all good things, they sound amazing. Just would like a processional opinion on them :0) Thank you.
November 1, 2019
Answer: B-Lite Implants, Be careful Hi NewmelonsThank you for your question. Let me say up front, I am somewhat ignorant about the new implants, so take my comments with a grain of salt.When I got started in the early 90's, a "new" implant called PIP was introduced into the USA market and given provisional clearance by the FDA (The B-Lite appears to have FDA Clearance). Subsequently, FDA withdrew the clearance and the company went away leaving patients without warranty support. Patients returned after the company left and they were left out in the cold.What I took away from this experience and others, is that I stick with the reliable, tested, breast implants (Mentor and McGhann). These companies have been around forever, their implants are great and are evolving and improving over time. The companies are strong and solvent, will be around for a long time to come.Being ignorant of B-Lite Implants mean I don't know how they hold up over time, how solvent the company is, and I certainly don't have years of hands on experience to understand the implants inside and out. They may be awesome, or they may be a flash in the pan like PIP. For my patients, I am risk averse. Maybe after about 5 or 10 years when we have hard performance data, and we see how the company treats patients with warranty issues, I'll give them a try.So it comes down with your comfort level being on the bleeding edge (no pun intended) of this new technology and trust in your surgeon. Is having slightly less weight worth it to you? Only you can decide what is best for you based on your values. I opined based on my experience and my values.All the best, and thanks again.sek
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
November 1, 2019
Answer: B-Lite Implants, Be careful Hi NewmelonsThank you for your question. Let me say up front, I am somewhat ignorant about the new implants, so take my comments with a grain of salt.When I got started in the early 90's, a "new" implant called PIP was introduced into the USA market and given provisional clearance by the FDA (The B-Lite appears to have FDA Clearance). Subsequently, FDA withdrew the clearance and the company went away leaving patients without warranty support. Patients returned after the company left and they were left out in the cold.What I took away from this experience and others, is that I stick with the reliable, tested, breast implants (Mentor and McGhann). These companies have been around forever, their implants are great and are evolving and improving over time. The companies are strong and solvent, will be around for a long time to come.Being ignorant of B-Lite Implants mean I don't know how they hold up over time, how solvent the company is, and I certainly don't have years of hands on experience to understand the implants inside and out. They may be awesome, or they may be a flash in the pan like PIP. For my patients, I am risk averse. Maybe after about 5 or 10 years when we have hard performance data, and we see how the company treats patients with warranty issues, I'll give them a try.So it comes down with your comfort level being on the bleeding edge (no pun intended) of this new technology and trust in your surgeon. Is having slightly less weight worth it to you? Only you can decide what is best for you based on your values. I opined based on my experience and my values.All the best, and thanks again.sek
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
