Silicone Gel Breast implants are made up of a silicone outer shell and then filled with a cohesive silicone gel on the inside.
Most plastic surgeons and patients agree that the silicone gel implants have a more natural feel. Although silicone gel filled implants can rupture, it is more likely that it will not be noticed immediately, if at all. It is recommended that women with silicone gel filled implants have a routine MRI every 2 years. Gel Implants are becoming more popular in the US since more information has become available to women here and many women are becoming comfortable with the gels. The two companies that manufacture Silicone Gel filled implants in the United States are Mentor and Allergan.
Silicone breast implants come in different sizes and surface textures. Depending on the look you desire to achieve, the doctor will help you decide which type of implant is right for you.
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