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What is the difference between textured and smooth implants?

April 26, 2017implants smooth Textured

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What is the difference between textured and smooth implants?

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Texturing refers to the surface of the breast implant. Textured implants have a rough surface in an attempt to prevent contracture formation (especially when the implants are placed above the muscle). This does not appear to be relevant in the sub-muscular position. Textured implants may be associated with rippling more than smooth implants.

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Textured implants have a textured or “rough” shell, while smooth implants are just smooth on the outside. In the past, textured implants were thought to have a decreased rate of capsular contracture. However, that is not the case today and most plastic surgeons use smooth implants.