My PS advised me to use the teardrop implants as I am slightly saggy due to breastfeeding and the teardrops will lift the nipple slightly however I am concerned with the higher risk of ALCL with textured implants so my question is can I get teardrop implants with a smooth surface and would there be a greater risk of capsular contracture with this type of implant?
September 13, 2017
Answer: Smooth implants Smooth implants only come in a round shape. The texturing on an anatomical implant helps prevent rotation (& capsular contracture). The risk of ALCL is extremely low and not a reason to completely avoid textured implants. Discuss the pros & cons of a smooth round implant vs the anatomical one with your plastic surgeon. All the best
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September 13, 2017
Answer: Smooth implants Smooth implants only come in a round shape. The texturing on an anatomical implant helps prevent rotation (& capsular contracture). The risk of ALCL is extremely low and not a reason to completely avoid textured implants. Discuss the pros & cons of a smooth round implant vs the anatomical one with your plastic surgeon. All the best
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September 13, 2017
Answer: Smooth tear drop implants will rotate Hi thereTear drop implants use their shape to provide shape to someone who has very little tissue, to preferentially expand the lower pole of a breast where the lower pole is short or to provide added projection to a nipple that is slightly low and camouflage the apparent sag. They also tend to produce a more 'natural' shape in higher volume augmentations than round implants do. In order to achieve these goals the implants should kit move or rotate. Smooth implants will move around and rotate so teardrop implants cannot be made smooth.I hope that clarifies things.Kind regardsDr Mark HanikeriPerth Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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September 13, 2017
Answer: Smooth tear drop implants will rotate Hi thereTear drop implants use their shape to provide shape to someone who has very little tissue, to preferentially expand the lower pole of a breast where the lower pole is short or to provide added projection to a nipple that is slightly low and camouflage the apparent sag. They also tend to produce a more 'natural' shape in higher volume augmentations than round implants do. In order to achieve these goals the implants should kit move or rotate. Smooth implants will move around and rotate so teardrop implants cannot be made smooth.I hope that clarifies things.Kind regardsDr Mark HanikeriPerth Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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