Ideal Implants. What advice are you giving your patients that had them put in?

Because there are no tests that can be done to confirm a diagnosis of BII, it is challenging to track. What we do know from studies that have been done is that it is probably not related to implant type. It can occur with saline or silicone implants.

The deflation rate with the current generation of Ideal implants is very low, and harmless if it occurs other than the hassle of replacing it. However, early versions of the implant did have issues with deflation. The implants were redesigned and moved to a new manufacturing facility, then went...

The Ideal Implant is an excellent choice for breast augmentation. The edges are not much different feeling than they are with other saline or silicone implants. These implants typically even feel "softer" or more natural than the other types of saline implants. Based on your specific...

Thank you for your question. Silicone implants, generally speaking volume for volume will weigh more than a structured implant. As far as "feel to the touch" is concerned, my personal experience is that the Ideal Implant is somewhere in between the feel of a traditional saline and a silicone,...

I have been using the Ideal implants since they were first available. They are very good and my patients have been extremely happy with the results. However, i do not think they are good for all women. I think you will run a risk of being able to feel them too much at the inframammary crease....

Ideal Implants are great. For women with small breasts and not too much soft tissue coverage, i recommend placing the implant in a submuscular position. The Ideal Implants can be a little palpable and more closely resemble a high profile implant. Good luck.