That’s why Dr. Smith likes offering his patients the choice of the Ideal Implant. This is the newest option for implants, approved by the FDA and Health Canada in late 2014. But they have 10 years of development and testing prior to that approval.
Here are some statistics patients could find relevant when comparing Ideal Implants with silicone options.
Risk of Capsular Contracture
- Allergan — 16.2%
- Mentor — 10.9%
- Sientra — 11.2%
- Ideal Implants — 6.6%
Risk of Rupture
- Allergan — 7.4%
- Mentor — 13.6%
- Sientra — 7.2%
- Ideal Implants — 2.1%
MRI Recommendations
- Allergan — 3 years, and then every 2 years for life of implants
- Mentor — 3 years, and then every 2 years for life of implants
- Sientra — 3 years, and then every 2 years for life of implants
- Ideal Implants — None
Material Absorbed?
- Allergan — No (sticks to tissue in breast pocket)
- Mentor — No (sticks to tissue in breast pocket)
- Sientra — No (sticks to tissue in breast pocket)
- Ideal Implants — Yes, body simply absorbs the saline water
Feel of Implant
- Allergan — Natural
- Mentor — Natural
- Sientra — Natural
- Ideal Implants — Natural
The drawback to saline implants has always been the feel — they have never felt the same as natural breast tissue. That has changed with the Ideal Implant, thanks to its innovative design.
If you’re interested in breast augmentation with Dr. Smith, be sure to include the Ideal Implant in your research. Then when you’re ready, give us a call at (843) 705-8940 to set up a consultation.
