I’ve heard that gummy bear implants are too firm to touch. My plastic surgeon that I am considering will only use these on me but do they feel natural to touch? Do they feel too firm? How do they feel to touch compared to saline? I know regular silicone get would be best if looking for natural feel but my surgeon says he would not use it for me. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
February 13, 2018
Answer: How comfortable are shaped, textured breast implants? The Sientra anatomic shaped implants are very natural feeling and hold their shape wellMy patients have been extremely happy with themSaline or smooth round implants can also work well, though saline can be more firm or feel less natural in thinner patientsThe shaped implants can really help in those patients who want a very natural look- as the top part has a more gentle slope than round implantsMany studies show a lower rate of capsule contracture, or tightening of the breast tissues over the implantTalk with an experiences surgeon about the pluses and minuses of the different implant types
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February 13, 2018
Answer: How comfortable are shaped, textured breast implants? The Sientra anatomic shaped implants are very natural feeling and hold their shape wellMy patients have been extremely happy with themSaline or smooth round implants can also work well, though saline can be more firm or feel less natural in thinner patientsThe shaped implants can really help in those patients who want a very natural look- as the top part has a more gentle slope than round implantsMany studies show a lower rate of capsule contracture, or tightening of the breast tissues over the implantTalk with an experiences surgeon about the pluses and minuses of the different implant types
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Do Sientra textured anatomical implants feel nice? If you have ptotic breasts and you are trying to avoid a breast lift, one option is to use a high profile anatomic implant that will fill out that loose skin below the nipple. I have done this a few times and now am more aggressive about pushing the lift as the results are better. You are correct in that the Sientra anatomic implant is very stiff compared to both saline and round silicone implants. They feel very stiff and unnatural immediately post op and tend to soften over time. In my experience it takes ~6 months for them to soften fully. I love gummy bear implants but much prefer the round ones like the Sientra 107 implant. The anatomic implants do not give much upper pole fullness and even patients who tell me I want to look "natural" will show me wish photos with the round augmented look with upper pole fullness.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Do Sientra textured anatomical implants feel nice? If you have ptotic breasts and you are trying to avoid a breast lift, one option is to use a high profile anatomic implant that will fill out that loose skin below the nipple. I have done this a few times and now am more aggressive about pushing the lift as the results are better. You are correct in that the Sientra anatomic implant is very stiff compared to both saline and round silicone implants. They feel very stiff and unnatural immediately post op and tend to soften over time. In my experience it takes ~6 months for them to soften fully. I love gummy bear implants but much prefer the round ones like the Sientra 107 implant. The anatomic implants do not give much upper pole fullness and even patients who tell me I want to look "natural" will show me wish photos with the round augmented look with upper pole fullness.
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