I am 56 yo with 33-year-old, saline implants. I have not had a mammogram in eight years because I am afraid they will rupture. I know that I cannot continue to forego such an important test at my age. My OB/Gyn mentioned MRI instead of traditional mammography. Are the chances of rupture high for me? Is MRI as good as mammography? Or, should the implants be replaced despite not causing me any issues (no contracture, etc)?
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Answer: In my experience rupture rate of average filled saline implants is aprox: 4%. When overfilled .....
The Mentor high volume silicone devices received FDA approval in November 2024. There is a planned commercial launch for Mid 2025.
Sales representatives have already been making the rounds introducing the product to surgeons, thus launch is likely imminent.
As always, discuss your concerns...
Both implants are rather firm. The regular gel implants are the softest of all the implants. I am not a fan of the gummy implants because of their firmness.
If your goal is only getting fuller breasts it won’t be necessary for you to have breast lift surgery. Actually with implants you’ll have a mild lifting too. But if you want your nipples higher position then breast lift and augmentation will be excellent solution for you.