Allergan Natrelle are one of the latest breast implants available. Silicone gel breast implants are available in the United States from three different companies: Allergan, Sientra, and Mentor. The gel breast implants from all three companies are similar but not identical. There are differences in the cohesiveness (thickness) of the silicone gel filler, and differences in… Read More »
Category: Breast Augmentation
Shaped Breast Implants
Anatomic breast implants, also called tear-drop breast implants and shaped implants, are the latest addition to the possible choices of breast implants when planning on having a breast augmentation. Breast implants may be filled with saline or silicone gel, the shell may be smooth or textured, and now may also be round or shaped. Shaped, anatomic, or tear-drop… Read More »
Textured Breast Implants
Textured breast implants contain a textured shell around the filler. There are two basic shell types, or covering, of breast implants – textured and smooth. Texturing was developed to try and lower the chance of developing a capsular contracture after a breast augmentation. A capsular contracture is basically a firm scar that can develop around… Read More »
Keller Funnel
The Keller Funnel is a simple but ingenious invention that greatly improves breast augmentation. It is simply a sterile, cone-shaped device that allows much more rapid placement of a silicone gel breast implant, and with a much shorter incision, than was possible before this device existed. The other great benefit is that the funnel protects… Read More »
BREAST LIFT WITHOUT SURGERY/MASTOPEXY WITHOUT IMPLANTS
A very common situation that arises is a woman with a small amount of breast “sagging”, and she would like to know how to correct this. A common request is a breast lift but without significant scarring, or a breast lift without mastopexy. Breast sagging can develop as a result of childbirth and breast feeding,… Read More »
Breast Augmentation Phoenix and Scottsdale
There are several factors to consider when deciding to undergo a Phoenix Breast Augmentation procedure. The first and most important of which is finding a board certified plastic surgeon who has the experience and reputation of a doctor you can put your confidence in. All other decisions can then be made together with your plastic… Read More »
Shorter breast augmentation incisions with the Keller Funnel
In the past, one of the disadvantages of a silicone gel breast implant for a breast augmentation was the need to make a longer incision to place it compared with a saline implant. This is because a gel implant is placed completely filled, as opposed to a saline implant which is placed empty, and then… Read More »
Choosing Breast Implant Size
An important issue when deciding to have a breast augmentation is choosing a breast implant size. There are many factors that influence the choice of the appropriate size breast implant for a particular woman. Many women have a friend who has already had a breast augmentation, and think that they want the same implant size… Read More »
Which are better: Saline Breast Implants or Silicone Gel Breast Implants?
Silicone Gel Breast Implants or Saline? This is one of the most common questions Dr. Weinrach is asked by women who are interested in a breast augmentation, breast lift also known as mastopexy, or a combination of both. The answer is that one is not “better” than the other; there are advantages and disadvantages to… Read More »