Breast Implant in Delhi

Type of Implants

Saline Breast Implants

Saline implants are filled with sterile saline water. Saline Implants have a rippling effect similar to a balloon filled with water. It can also rupture easily. In the past there have been cases, where the saline implant of a patient burst due to change in pressure in airplane. Hence these are very rarely used in certain select indications only now!

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone Implants are filled with high cohesive gel, giving a natural feel of breast tissue. These are one of the best implant choices for breast augmentation, as they do not cause much harm even if the implant ruptures or leaks. If the implant starts leaking, the gel remains inside the implant shell or drips towards the implant pocket, but remains inside the implant only. The implant doesn’t collapse. If the patient chooses this implant, they will have to make sure that they keep visiting their surgeon regularly to keep a check on the condition and functioning of the implant. An ultrasound or MRI is performed to examine the implants every few years.

According to Dr Rajat Gupta, a board-certified plastic surgeon at RG Aesthetics, Saline Implants are not in vogue these days. They have higher chances of rupturing.

Once you’ve decided to undergo a breast augmentation surgery, you need to choose which kind of implant you want, textured breast implant, nano-textured breast implant or smooth breast implant.

                          

Textured Implants:

Textured breast implants’ surface is tough, giving traction to the surface similar to fine sandpaper. These give more suitability of sticking to the tissue so that the implant does not slip or move from its place. Textured implants also lower the chance of capsular contracture, where the scar tissue around the breast implant tightens and hardens. But, there were not enough evidence found for the same.

In recent studies, US-FDA has raised a warning about a link between textured breast implants and a very rare form of cancer: anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL).

Smooth Breast Implants

These are the most popular choice of breast implants amongst surgeons and patients alike. The primary reason being their smooth exterior made of thinner skin, which makes them softer and gives a more breast like feel. Once placed inside the breast pocket, they move like a natural breast but do not drag. Smooth breast implants also last longer hence prove to be cost-effective. The most prominent benefit of smooth implants is that they have extremely lower chances of rupturing or leaking.

Nano-textured Breast Implants

Also known as next-generation breast implants, nano-textured are the most revolutionary form of breast augmentation devices. Very few clinics offer nano-textured choice. They come with a true monobloc construction with visual barrier layer indicator. The silicone gel-filled inside is the most advanced form of gel that renders most natural look and feel. The most prominent and beneficial feature of these breast implants is that they come with a nano-textured surface to reduce the risk of capsular contraction. These are primarily round implants with ergonomix shape mimicking the natural anatomical shape of breasts. This also prevents the risk of rotation.

Due to the recent increase in ALCL with textured implants, many surgeons have stopped the use of textured implants for breast augmentation surgery. When we consulted Dr. Rajat Gupta for know which implant is the best and safest, he vouched over smooth implants. He said “Smooth implants have been used in breast augmentation surgery for more than 2 decades and there has been no cases of cancer reported.” “Nano-textured implants have also not been associated with cancer but are relatively new and have been in use only for past 4-5 years, hence long-term effects of these are yet to be seen”, he added. Dr. Rajat Gupta is the only plastic surgeon to use smooth implants in India.

Shape of Breast Implants

There are two basic shaped of breast implants: Round and Anatomical, also known as teardrop.

Round Implants are the most commonly used implants in breast augmentation. These are generally suitable for most women and give a more full, rounded look to the upper breast. You can choose between nano-textured, textured and smooth round implants, and they can be filled with saline or silicone.

Anatomical Implants or teardrop implant has sloped contour with more implant at the bottom than at the top, giving a more natural shape to the breast. These are generally used for breast reconstruction or women seeking little volume and natural looking results. Anatomical implants are usually nano-textured or texture to they stay in place to prevent implant rotation.