Saline-filled implants are more often associated with rippling, “sloshing” and a higher degree of visibility. They also can deflate, which creates the need for an additional operation to replace them. Silicone breast implants are preferred worldwide by patients and surgeons alike. Silicone implants produce a look and feel that more closely resembles natural breast tissue. Today’s silicone gel (fourth generation) is semi-firm to the touch, yet it also gives and feels pliant. In addition to currently approved fourth generation silicone gel breast implants, our doctors offer FDA-approved fifth generation gummy bear implants. The Sientra® Silimed-brand gummy bear implants are form-stable, meaning they retain their shape whether you’re standing up or lying down, thereby virtually eliminating rippling or folding in their shells. Additionally, the high-strength cohesive gel in these implants remains stable, even when cut in half, and they have a lower incidence of complications than earlier models. We also offer Mentor’s MemoryShape™ cohesive gel implants (CPGs) and Allergan’s Natrelle® 410 semi-solid implants, which increase women’s breast augmentation options significantly.
