I know the PS is much more important than the implant manufacturer, but for curiosity sake, which brand (out of Sientra, Mentor, and Allergan) have the lowest rupture rate? Which do you deem “safest” (of all three safe options)/prefer and why?
November 8, 2018
Answer: Implant durability Among the 3 FDA approved manufacturers of breast implants (Allergan, Mentor, Sientra), there is no documented significant difference in failure rates. Generally speaking, most put the number at approximately 10% at 10 years. These percentages are more applicable to saline implants (As ruptures are fairly easy to detect). Silicone implants and silent ruptures/gel bleed make documenting an accurate failure rate more challenging.Bottom line is they are all safe and durable and growing moreso with innovations yearly.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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November 8, 2018
Answer: Implant durability Among the 3 FDA approved manufacturers of breast implants (Allergan, Mentor, Sientra), there is no documented significant difference in failure rates. Generally speaking, most put the number at approximately 10% at 10 years. These percentages are more applicable to saline implants (As ruptures are fairly easy to detect). Silicone implants and silent ruptures/gel bleed make documenting an accurate failure rate more challenging.Bottom line is they are all safe and durable and growing moreso with innovations yearly.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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November 7, 2018
Answer: What implant has the lowest rupture rate? Online answers seem contradictory. Rupture/deflation rates of 3% to 5% and 7% to 10% have been reported at 3 years and 10 years after insertion of SALINE breast implants, respectively. A SILICON breast implant rupture review in 2017 by Hillard, Fowler, Barta, and Cunningham makes the point that a standardized method of reporting verified rupture rates without implant retrieval, an option many patients reject, is unavailable. Reported rates vary significantly between manufacturers and method of patient evaluation. The percentages reported by Richard Baxter, MD, are consistent with my findings.
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November 7, 2018
Answer: What implant has the lowest rupture rate? Online answers seem contradictory. Rupture/deflation rates of 3% to 5% and 7% to 10% have been reported at 3 years and 10 years after insertion of SALINE breast implants, respectively. A SILICON breast implant rupture review in 2017 by Hillard, Fowler, Barta, and Cunningham makes the point that a standardized method of reporting verified rupture rates without implant retrieval, an option many patients reject, is unavailable. Reported rates vary significantly between manufacturers and method of patient evaluation. The percentages reported by Richard Baxter, MD, are consistent with my findings.
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