What type of implant will be used?
Implant Surface – Two implant surface types exist: smooth and textured. The textured surface means the outside of the implant has lots of tiny microscopic bumps. This was developed to decrease a complication called contracture after surgery (discussed in risk section below.) Some studies show a decrease in this complication when using textured implants. In reality, however, many surgeons have excellent results with the smooth implants. Smooth implants also have a softer more natural feel. Since options exist on what type of implant is used, it is important to ask your plastic surgeon. Implant Filler – Although several implant filler types exist, the saline implant is the only one being used in the United States. The FDA banned silicone gel implants in 1992 because of concerns over their safety. They have recently been reintroduced under close FDA surveillance for use in breast reconstruction and in patients with previous silicone implants. In the past 10 years, saline implants have bee
