Breast Implants
Today there are more breast implant options for breast augmentation than ever before. Implants can be textured or smooth, round or anatomic (shaped), saline-filled or silicone gel-filled, and are available in all sizes and degrees of projection and width to accommodate each woman’s unique anatomy, needs, and desires for enhancement.
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Breast Implant Types
Following a thorough examination and discussion, plastic surgeons Craig Rowin, MD and Ram Kalus, MD will recommend the type of breast implant most appropriate for you. Silicone implants contain an elastic cohesive silicone gel that feels much like a natural soft breast. This gives patients both a more natural look and feel. The FDA has approved the use of silicone implants as safe both for cosmetic augmentation in women 22 years old and older, and in reconstruction. However, they may also be used for younger women whose breasts may have developed with asymmetry or other abnormalities. By far, the most commonly used breast implant is a smooth round implant, either silicone gel-filled or saline-filled and, with proper size selection, will usually result in a very pretty enhancement for most women. The reason this seems to be a popular choice for women is that a smooth round implant will move slightly with a woman’s breast, more accurately resembling the behavior of the natural breast.
MENTOR® Breast Implants
When planning your breast augmentation, having access to high-quality implant options, and tools that help you visualize your results, can make the process more empowering. Our surgeons offer MENTOR® breast implants, a trusted line of FDA-approved implants known for their safety, durability, and natural look and feel. The MENTOR® family includes a wide range of silicone gel and saline implants available in different shapes, profiles, and sizes, allowing your surgeon to customize your augmentation based on your anatomy and goals.
Try the Mentor App: A Helpful Visual Planning Tool
MENTOR® also offers an easy-to-use mobile app designed to help patients explore implant options before their consultation. This interactive simulator allows you to:
- Browse the full selection of MENTOR® implant styles
- Learn about implant types, shapes, profiles, and gel options
- Visualize how different implant options may look on your body
- Save your favorite choices to discuss with your surgeon
While the app is not a medical tool and cannot predict your final results, it serves as a helpful starting point to understand your preferences and compare implant options. During your consultation, your surgeon will guide you through professional sizing and personalized recommendations based on your anatomy, tissue characteristics, and desired outcome.
Schedule Your Breast Implant Consultation
For more information on breast implants, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas.
