I had breast augmentation November 2021. I currently have mentor high profile 400cc silicone implants. I’m 5’ 6” and 126 pounds. The implants have moved out of the pocket both down and out, not horrible but enough that I need a revision. I am really leaning towards switching to the ideal implant. I don’t like the silent rupture and need for MRI. My question is how different will the ideal look and feel? I don’t want to be faced with another revision in the short term.
Answer: Implants The Ideal implant is a saline implant that may have ripples and is much firmer than gel implants. By the way it is made, it is also heavier at the same volume as the gel. You might consider Mentor saline implants instead with possible fat grafting for better coverage. Your one lateral pocket can also be tightened.
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Answer: Implants The Ideal implant is a saline implant that may have ripples and is much firmer than gel implants. By the way it is made, it is also heavier at the same volume as the gel. You might consider Mentor saline implants instead with possible fat grafting for better coverage. Your one lateral pocket can also be tightened.
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October 15, 2022
Answer: Switching from mentor to ideal Hello, thank you for your question. Yes getting an MRI is never a bad idea and actually recommended for silicone implants about every 3 years, getting insurance to cover it is another issue. You look great and are thin so you don't have a lot of extra skin and breast tissue to cover the implant, this will mainly affect how natural and real the implants feel. The brand doesn't matter as much but what makes a difference is the amount of breast tissue you have. In our clinic we only carry Mentor and Natrelle. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your options and desired outcome. Feel free to check out our before and after photos.
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October 15, 2022
Answer: Switching from mentor to ideal Hello, thank you for your question. Yes getting an MRI is never a bad idea and actually recommended for silicone implants about every 3 years, getting insurance to cover it is another issue. You look great and are thin so you don't have a lot of extra skin and breast tissue to cover the implant, this will mainly affect how natural and real the implants feel. The brand doesn't matter as much but what makes a difference is the amount of breast tissue you have. In our clinic we only carry Mentor and Natrelle. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your options and desired outcome. Feel free to check out our before and after photos.
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October 12, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear cheetah0609,
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October 12, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear cheetah0609,
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October 11, 2022
Answer: Ideal isn't There is nothing safer or better in performance than a highly cohesive silicone gel implant. Silent rupture is not dangerous. Implants should be evaluated by MRI, or now, by high resolution ultrasound (HRUS) at 5 to 6 years, which is very, very conservative, given the rupture rates of modern implants like Sientra (5% rupture at 10 years). Breast surgeons who do a lot of implants should have this relatively inexpensive ultrasound in their office so you don't have to go elsewhere for implant surveillance.
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October 11, 2022
Answer: Ideal isn't There is nothing safer or better in performance than a highly cohesive silicone gel implant. Silent rupture is not dangerous. Implants should be evaluated by MRI, or now, by high resolution ultrasound (HRUS) at 5 to 6 years, which is very, very conservative, given the rupture rates of modern implants like Sientra (5% rupture at 10 years). Breast surgeons who do a lot of implants should have this relatively inexpensive ultrasound in their office so you don't have to go elsewhere for implant surveillance.
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