Do Sientra textured anatomical implants feel nice?

Hello, and thank you for your question. In my opinion these implants have a slightly firmer feel that a round cohesive silicone gel implant. We will utilize them in certain circumstances. There are many factors that determine what implant would be the best choice for you including your goals and expectations. If these implants are placed in the correct patient they will feel very soft and natural. This is something you should discuss with her treating physician. See out a qualified board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in breast procedures. Best of luck.

Dear 11th84,thats a great question I get in the office all of the time.  Gummy bear implants are actually silicone implants but are a more cohesive type of silicone, kinda like a gummy bear.
Imagine cutting a gummy bear in half, nothing runs out of it, that is basically the same concept.  There are shaped and round gummy bear implants, both of which have their advantages and disadvantages. The important step is to find a plastic surgeon that can discuss with you which implant is right for you.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Much will depend on how you define "feel nice". In my opinion, the true "gummy bear" breast implants are firmer than the round cohesive silicone gel breast implants most commonly utilized.  My best advice: make sure that you see and feel all the different types of silicone gel breast implants available to you, prior to making any decisions. If necessary, seek a few more in-person consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes.

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

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.