What are the differences between smooth and textured mammary implants?
Implants with smooth surfaces are more commonly used than ones with textured surfaces. The goal of a textured surface was to prevent capsular contracture. Smooth breast implants are made with the goal of a flawless surface and there is less rippling reported with smooth implants, but it is been reported that the rate of capsular contracture is higher in patients with smooth implants. Some reports say that the rate of contracture is about the same with both breast implants. However, textured breast implants may take longer to drop into a more natural position after implant surgery, resulting in implants that appear higher on the chest and unnatural.
