Breast Implant Basics
Jamie, Actual Sientra Patient
Breast Implant Basics
Jamie, Actual Sientra Patient
See the Shape You’ve Always Wanted
There are many decisions to make when selecting the right implant for your body and desired outcome. Below are some initial terms and topics you’ll want to be familiar with going into discussions with your surgeon.
Referenced by some as a “gummy bear” implant, because the highly cohesive silicone gel inside resembles the inside of a gummy bear candy. Cohesive gel implants are available in varying levels of cohesivity which determines the implant’s overall feel.
The projection of an implant refers to how much it projects forward from the chest wall. The most common implant profiles include low, moderate, moderate plus, high, and Xtra high.
Round Implants | 5 Projection Levels
low projection
moderate projection
moderate plus projection
high projection
xtra high projection
The volume of a breast implant is measured in cubic centimeters (cc’s) not in bra cup sizes. The higher the cc, the larger the implant. Together with your board-certified plastic surgeon, you’ll choose which implant size is right for you, proportional and balanced for your body type to deliver the aesthetic look you desire.
Yes. But when it comes to patient safety, not all implants are created equal. Sientra’s 10-year FDA-required clinical study – the largest breast implant study of its kind – revealed unrivaled safety and clinical results.3
1,116 Patients Enrolled | Evaluated for 10 Years
*(primary augmentation cohort)
As with any surgery, complications do exist. It’s important to understand the risks and familiarize yourself with the differences across implant brands. When it comes to patient safety, there are clear differences across implant brands.
You’ll want to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with and whose work you admire. You can trust that only the most trained and most qualified surgeons use Sientra implants.
Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They are inserted into the body empty and filled once inside. If an implant shell leaks, the implant will collapse and the saline will be absorbed by the body.
Silicone implants are already filled with a highly cohesive gel, prior to insertion. They are designed to mimic the look and feel of natural breast tissue and to maintain their shape over time. If the shell of a silicone implant tears, the cohesive gel is designed to remain inside.