What is the IDEAL IMPLANT®?
IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants are a next-generation technology designed by a plastic surgeon that offer benefits of both traditional saline and silicone gel implants.
They offer peace of mind similar to traditional saline implants in that there is instant rupture detection without an MRI and the peace of mind of only saline inside, which is safely absorbed by the body in case of rupture.
The unique design includes a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold the saline create an advanced internal structure to control movement of the saline and support the implant edges to reduce collapse and wrinkling.
This allows for a more natural feel than traditional saline implants.
What are the benefits of IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants?
- structured shape
- youthful shape and natural feel
- filled with saline, that is safely absorbed by the body if ruptured
- no sticky silicone gel from ruptured implants in surrounding tissues
- no silent rupture, you will always know that your implants are intact
- requires a smaller incision than silicone gel implants, easy to remove
- no costly MRIs needed to detect silicone gel rupture
- smooth surface
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How is an IDEAL IMPLANT® breast augmentation/enhancement performed?
The procedure consists of creating a pocket under the breast tissue and pectoralis muscle and placing the IDEAL implant underneath the breast tissue and pectoralis muscle.
Our surgeons perform all augmentations in the submuscular position. In rare cases, the exact position of the implants (subglandular or submuscular) can only be recommended by the plastic surgeon after clinical evaluation of the patient.
What kind of scars can I expect?
Since the IDEAL IMPLANT® are inserted deflated and later injected with saline when inside the body, the incision can be kept to a minimal size (usually shorter than an inch). Moreover, although the incisions are small, every attempt is made to hide them either in the arm pit or under the areola, where they can be barely noticeable on the border of lighter and darker skin.
The axillary (armpit) approach requires minimally invasive endoscopic video techniques which are readily available to our plastic surgeons. We usually try to stay away from under the breast (inframammary) insertion sites since the healing in this area is quite unpredictable and may lead to conspicuous scarring.
With a minimal scar carefully placed in the armpit (preferred) or around the areola, amazing results are achievable without significant evidence of surgery.
How long does the surgery take?
Although the surgical time for breast augmentation may vary depending on a particular patient’s situation, surgery generally requires less than one hour of anesthesia time.
What is the typical recovery?
After surgery, the patient is wrapped in a compressive dressing. The following morning the dressing is removed and she is placed in a soft bra.
The discomfort after breast reduction can be significant.
Therefore our plastic surgeons use the revolutionary On-Q pain control system “pain pump.”
This disposable device, which is placed during surgery, delivers local anesthetic directly to the operative site, providing over 24 hours of pain relief. The device is then easily removed during the postoperative visit day after surgery.
Routine activities can usually be resumed within a few days.
Sports and exercises can be resumed within a few weeks.
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*Individual results may vary and there are no guarantees that you will experience the same results as those mentioned here.
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