There are many different types of breast implants on the market. There are silicone, saline, smooth breast implants, textured breast implants, round breast implants, anatomical breast implants. There are various "profiles", such as moderate profile, high profile, and low profile breast implants. You will want to familiarize yourself with the options available so that you can get an idea of what type of implant you want.
Latest Articles About Breast Implant Size
McGhan Style 410 Silicone Gel Breast Implant Study
The following information is the Informed Consent that patients received when they were entered into the McGhan Style 410 Cohesive Silicone Breast Implant Study for silicone breast implants. As you can see, women are much more informed regarding the risks and benefits of breast implants. The bre ...Continue Reading
McGhan Style 410 Silicone Gel Breast Implant Study
The following information is the Informed Consent that patients received when they were entered into the McGhan Style 410 Cohesive Silicone Breast Implant Study for silicone breast implants. As you can see, women are much more informed regarding the risks and benefits of breast implants. The bre ...Continue Reading
Hydrogel Breast Implants
Hydrogel breast implants are no longer available. They were banned due to reports of adverse effects such as infection, deformation, and capsular contracture.
Hydrogel implants consisted of a silicone elastomer shell, like all other breast implants, and a hydrogel filler. Hydrogels are polymeri ...Continue Reading
Hydrogel Breast Implants
Hydrogel breast implants are no longer available. They were banned due to reports of adverse effects such as infection, deformation, and capsular contracture.
Hydrogel implants consisted of a silicone elastomer shell, like all other breast implants, and a hydrogel filler. Hydrogels are polymeri ...Continue Reading
Breast Implants: How Big is Too Big?
by Dr. Cameron Craven
Alongside general breast augmentation procedure questions, one of the most common questions women ask is “How large should I go?” This question leads to a conversation about breast implant size options, where oftentimes it's determined that the patient is looking ...Continue Reading
Breast Implants: How Big is Too Big?
by Dr. Cameron Craven
Alongside general breast augmentation procedure questions, one of the most common questions women ask is “How large should I go?” This question leads to a conversation about breast implant size options, where oftentimes it's determined that the patient is looking ...Continue Reading
How Cohesive Silicone Gel Implants Were Invented
Information & Photos courtesy of Dr. Teitelbaum of Santa Monica, CA
The rationale of cohesive gel implants can best be understood by tracing their development.
(On its side, this old Replicon implant shows an anatomic shape.)It all began with the successes and failures of an implant that was ...Continue Reading
How Cohesive Silicone Gel Implants Were Invented
Information & Photos courtesy of Dr. Teitelbaum of Santa Monica, CA
The rationale of cohesive gel implants can best be understood by tracing their development.
(On its side, this old Replicon implant shows an anatomic shape.)It all began with the successes and failures of an implant that was ...Continue Reading
How to Calculate Breast Implant Weight and Size
If you're wondering how much breast implants weigh, use the information below to calculate the weight of various sizes of silicone and saline breast implants.
Below, you will find varying conversions, as well as how to calculate breast implant weight. Please note: Silicone calculations and sa ...Continue Reading
How to Calculate Breast Implant Weight and Size
If you're wondering how much breast implants weigh, use the information below to calculate the weight of various sizes of silicone and saline breast implants.
Below, you will find varying conversions, as well as how to calculate breast implant weight. Please note: Silicone calculations and sa ...Continue Reading
5 Reasons for Breast Implant Removal and Replacement
A common misconception regarding breast implants is that they must be replaced every 10 years, as if implants are like car tires that need to be rotated every 6,000 miles. While it’s true that any foreign material in the body will not last forever, there is no reason to replace breast implants ...Continue Reading
5 Reasons for Breast Implant Removal and Replacement
A common misconception regarding breast implants is that they must be replaced every 10 years, as if implants are like car tires that need to be rotated every 6,000 miles. While it’s true that any foreign material in the body will not last forever, there is no reason to replace breast implants ...Continue Reading
Implant Profiles: What to Know About Breast Implants
Breast implants come in a variety of "profiles." There are: low profile, moderate profile, moderate plus profile, high profile, extra full profile/projection, etc. High profile breast implants usually have a narrower base and project more than low or moderate profile breast implants.
The photos be ...Continue Reading
Implant Profiles: What to Know About Breast Implants
Breast implants come in a variety of "profiles." There are: low profile, moderate profile, moderate plus profile, high profile, extra full profile/projection, etc. High profile breast implants usually have a narrower base and project more than low or moderate profile breast implants.
The photos be ...Continue Reading
Why You Need a Breast Implant ID Card (Patient Implant Card)
When you had your breast augmentation procedure, you were given a breast implant ID card. If you looked at it, you noticed it held key information about your surgery, such as the date and surgeon who performed it. Nice memorabilia, right? Just store it somewhere and let it dust, while its placem ...Continue Reading
Why You Need a Breast Implant ID Card (Patient Implant Card)
When you had your breast augmentation procedure, you were given a breast implant ID card. If you looked at it, you noticed it held key information about your surgery, such as the date and surgeon who performed it. Nice memorabilia, right? Just store it somewhere and let it dust, while its placem ...Continue Reading
Gummy Bear Implants: Advantages & Disadvantages of Cohesive Gel Breast Implants
Gummy bear implants have been used for ten years in Europe, but the data from the US clinical trials has not matured to the point that we can argue any of these advantages conclusively. These are the expected advantages and disadvantages of gummy bear breast implants.
The advantages of gummy bear b ...Continue Reading
Gummy Bear Implants: Advantages & Disadvantages of Cohesive Gel Breast Implants
Gummy bear implants have been used for ten years in Europe, but the data from the US clinical trials has not matured to the point that we can argue any of these advantages conclusively. These are the expected advantages and disadvantages of gummy bear breast implants.
The advantages of gummy bear b ...Continue Reading
The Complete Guide to Breast Width Diameter and Implant Size
Updated September 2018
When you go into your breast augmentation consultation with a cup size in mind, you run the risk of feeling deflated if that size goal doesn't exactly match up with your anatomy. Breast width diameter, or BWD, is arguably the most important measurement that will be taken and ...Continue Reading
The Complete Guide to Breast Width Diameter and Implant Size
Updated September 2018
When you go into your breast augmentation consultation with a cup size in mind, you run the risk of feeling deflated if that size goal doesn't exactly match up with your anatomy. Breast width diameter, or BWD, is arguably the most important measurement that will be taken and ...Continue Reading
