Types of Breast Implants
For patients considering and preparing for breast augmentation, size is only one component of the decision-making process. Choosing the material for your breast implants will make a significant difference in how they look and feel. You will have to weight the benefits...
When to Replace Breast Implants
Today’s breast implants are much more durable than previous generations, and most implants will last for many years before they need to be replaced. If there is a question about whether your implants are intact there are several good ways to evaluate them.
Form Stable Breast Implants
FORM STABLE BREAST IMPLANTS I believe that the arrival of form stable breast implants in the United States is a significant event. These breast implants hold a natural anatomical shape in all positions. These implants have been referred to by a variety of names:...
Form Stable Implants
Form stable breast implants are newly available in the United States. Their shape is more like the natural breast, with greater fullness in the lower portions and less fullness in the upper portions, and this is an advantage for some breast shapes.
Differences in Breast Implant Profiles
Patients considering breast augmentation surgery should be aware of the effect of different breast implant profiles. High profile implants have greater forward projection and will round out the upper portions of the breast while medium and low profile breast implants have different effects. I consult patients wanting to learn more about breast implant choices in my Chicago office.