Prior to silicone gel implants being available in the United States, women had only two options available to them:
- Saline implants placed above the muscle:
Due to the weight of the saline implant, they would tend to ripple and sag excessively, resulting in an abnormal shape (commonly known as Rock-In-The-Sock deformity).
- Saline implants placed under the muscle:
Although this technique reduces sagging, muscle contracture can result in abnormal distortion of the implant.
Now that silicone gel implants have been approved for use by the FDA, women have the option of having the most natural form of breast enlargement available. Patients, who have previously had saline implants and are dissatisfied with their results, can now have their saline implants replaced with the New Cohesive Gel (MemoryGel – Gummy bear) implants. It is possible to place these silicone implants above the muscle as they are lighter than saline implants therefore they have less tendency to sag, less tendency to ripple and abnormal muscle contraction is elemenated.
It is my opinion that the most beautiful and natural results in breast augmentation are seen with Smooth Silicone Gel implants, placed above the muscle. Our patients who have received these implants are extremely satisfied with the results. |
