Implants
Breast Implants
If you’re considering breast augmentation surgery then one of the biggest considerations is the type of breast implants you will get.
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Saline Implants Saline breast implants in Richmond, VA: safe salt water fill, a lower cost and a smaller incision. The advantages and disadvantages. -
Silicone Implants Silicone breast implants in Richmond, VA: a natural look and feel, less rippling. The advantages and disadvantages to consider. - Motiva Implants Motiva SmoothSilk implants are FDA approved. The Ergonomix changes shape as you move. Learn how they differ from other silicone implants.
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Gummy Bear Implants Gummy bear implants are a high-strength, cohesive silicone implant that holds its shape. Are they right for you? Richmond, VA. -
Implant FAQ Answers to common breast implant questions: types of implants, saline vs silicone, safety, cost and choosing the right surgeon. -
How Long Do They Last? Implant manufacturers state breast implants last 10 years on average. Signs your implants need to be replaced, from Richmond, VA. -
Silicone vs Saline Silicone vs saline breast implants side by side: cost, age limits, feel, shape and rippling. Make an informed choice in Richmond, VA. -
Teardrop Shaped vs Round Teardrop vs round breast implants side by side: shape, natural look, youthful fullness and which is right for you. Richmond, VA. -
Textured vs Smooth Textured vs smooth breast implants side by side: movement, shape, massage, cost and age limits. Richmond, VA breast augmentation. -
Choosing the Right Size How to choose the right breast implant size: your preference, before and after photos, your build and what your surgeon considers. -
Choosing the Right Type Texture, filling and shape: how to choose the right type of breast implant for your augmentation with Dr. Lynam in Richmond, VA.
If you’re considering breast augmentation surgery then one of the biggest considerations is the type of breast implants you will get.
There are more choices of breast implants on the market now then ever, which means being informed about each implant’s unique benefits and downsides is necessary if you want to make an informed decision.
Types of breast implants
- Saline implants: Saline implants are made from salt water solution and because of this, they’re a safer option in the case of a silent rupture. Saline implants can be used in breast augmentation surgery in all women over the age of 18. Saline implants can be filled after they’re put in place, making them ideal for transaxillary breast augmentation.
- Silicone implants: Silicone implants are the major alternative to saline. They are made from plastic gel (gel) and many women find that they feel more natural when compared to saline implants.
- Gummy Bear implants: Gummy Bear implants are a type of silicone implant that are made from cohesive gel. This basically means that they retain their shape better and in the event of a rupture, they will not leak in the same way that regular silicone implants do. Gummy Bear implants were approved by the FDA in early 2012.
Choosing the perfect breast implant
When it comes to the right choice of implants for a breast augmentation, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
The type of breast implants used will depend on a few key factors, such as your personal preference for appearance and feel, how the implants will be inserted, if they’ll be placed above or below the chest muscle etc.
Dr Lynam has a vast amount of experience performing breast augmentation surgery and therefore can advise patients best on the right type of implants to use for their particular wants and needs.
