What Breast Implants feel the most natural?

Silicone implants will feel more natural in most circumstances.  The difference is that silicone implants are filled with silicone gel, which feels more like a breast than a water filled implant.  All implants ripple to some degree.  This rippling can be seen in thinner individuals.  Silicone ripples less as the gel inside the implant is thicker.  Gummy bear or cohesive gel implants ripple less as they have a thicker consistency than a regular silicone implant, but this makes them less soft, in my opinion.  The implants we have to offer will likely be the same in 2015.  The brand of implant does not really matter, in my opinion.  In women with more breast tissue and thicker skin, the difference between silicone and saline becomes less as the implant cannot be felt.  Said another way, the more insulating fat or breast tissue there is between the skin and implant, the less chance any artificial aspects of the implant can be felt or seen.

The two different types of implants are silicone and saline.  Saline implants have a lower incidence of hardening and ruptures are immediately detectable.  Saline implants may also have a less natural feel in patients with little to no breast tissue.  Silicone implants have a higher incidence of hardening and ruptures are more difficult to detect which requires monitoring. However, silicone implants feel and look very natural.  Both saline and silicone implants have a silicone outer shell, are safe and are FDA approved for breast augmentation.  Both types also have about a 10-15 year replacement cycle.  You need to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss which implant is best for you.

Gel implants have a better tactile outcome.  Some of the new implants with higher gel viscosity may be of benefit in some patients but that's not been decided yet.

Thank you for your question.As far as feel is concerned, smooth round silicone gel implants feel the most natural.The gummy bear anatomical textured breast implants are more firm.Saline implants are heavier and also have more implant rippling and implant palpability, meaning that you can feel and notice the edges of the implant more.

To be sure what is right for you, see two or more experienced,
board-certified Plastic Surgeons for a complete evaluation to make sure you are
a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.

I hope this helps.

The Sientra are highly cohesive gel implants, which are gummy bears.  These are silicone implants.  They are softer and stronger than the Allergan and Mentor counterparts.  In fact, Allergan has a softer version of their own implant and its available around the world, but not in the United States.  Sientra implants give a one breast feel, which means that the implant and breast feel as one.  Many of my own patients say they cannot feel their implant, it feels so natural.  After 850 of these gummy bears, with all companies, I can say in my opinion, Sientra implants are the best, most naturally feeling implants out there in the U.S. market today.