so I'm a little confused, I had a consultation today with my PS and he told me he was going to use the Natrelle High Profile Responsive implant for me (the silicone type) I hear good things about the Soft touch and most girls I know have that type of implant so I was wondering if there is any difference between the 3? For reference, I have a small frame I'm 105 lbs, 5'6" cup size 32B, so I'm a little worried about rippling since I'm so small.
August 15, 2022
Answer: Gel in the Shell Hi, Natrelle has three different implant types, Responsive, Soft Touch, and Cohesive. There is more crosslinking in the gel in the cohesive as opposed to the other two. The more cohesive the gel the firmer the implant and more upper pole fullness in that particular gel. We often say "more gel in the shell" to help patients visualize this better. All three styles are considered "gummy bear". Often, surgeon preference dictates what she or he will use in a patient. Some surgery offices will have different samples of these three gel styles to allow you to feel the difference in each. Make sure all of your questions are fully addressed by your surgeon prior to surgery. Best wishes, Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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August 15, 2022
Answer: Gel in the Shell Hi, Natrelle has three different implant types, Responsive, Soft Touch, and Cohesive. There is more crosslinking in the gel in the cohesive as opposed to the other two. The more cohesive the gel the firmer the implant and more upper pole fullness in that particular gel. We often say "more gel in the shell" to help patients visualize this better. All three styles are considered "gummy bear". Often, surgeon preference dictates what she or he will use in a patient. Some surgery offices will have different samples of these three gel styles to allow you to feel the difference in each. Make sure all of your questions are fully addressed by your surgeon prior to surgery. Best wishes, Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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August 15, 2022
Answer: Differences between responsive, soft touch and cohesive natrelle implants The difference between responsive, soft touch and cohesive implants is the thickness of the gel (or viscosity). This translates to 'firmness' of feel. The responsive will feel the least firm of the three and the cohesive will feel the most firm. This will also translate to risk of rippling. The least viscous of the three, the responsive type, will have a slighty higher risk of visible rippling than the other two types.
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August 15, 2022
Answer: Differences between responsive, soft touch and cohesive natrelle implants The difference between responsive, soft touch and cohesive implants is the thickness of the gel (or viscosity). This translates to 'firmness' of feel. The responsive will feel the least firm of the three and the cohesive will feel the most firm. This will also translate to risk of rippling. The least viscous of the three, the responsive type, will have a slighty higher risk of visible rippling than the other two types.
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