Are the Air-filled Breast Implants Called Implite Available for Use in the United States?

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I've read a bit about these and am very interested, though extensive information doesn't seem available. The infrastructure consists of a honeycomb design; they are 1/3 the weight of traditional implants, with no risk of leaking if punctured. From what I've read so far, they are still in the trial phase, though have been used in surgery. Is there any way to have a procedure in the United States with these implants?

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Implite aiir filled implants were developed in Israel and are still currently under investigation.  Baffeled saline "Ideal" implants are currently in FDA trials.

Mark D. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

There implants are produced by a small Israeli biotech firm called Implite Ltd. THey use FDA silicone polymers and are air filled. They weight about 1/3 the weight of traditional implants.
	 

	I am not aware of any US clinical trials for these implants.

Andrew Rosenthal, MD · Answer

There are many different types of technologies under development for breast implants. The ones you mentioned are still under trials. They are very interesting because of their lightness.

	Like any technological advance, the key is choosing the appropriate tool for the specific patient and specific result. It is always wonderful to have new advances and devices so long as they are deemed safe and efficacious.

Todd B. Koch, MD · Answer

Implite is a new implant still in the investigation stages of developement. It is not FDA approved and will probably not be available for years. This is a honeycomb filled implant that has alternate pockets of gel and air bubbles.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

The Magic and Freedom implants manufactured by Implite are not available in the US. I do like them for they do help patients that have some ptosis and either want an implant or just need/want a small uplift with enlargement after pregnancy and/or weight loss.

Are the Air-filled Breast Implants Called Implite Available for Use in the United States?

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