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    I am getting BAs for a present. I am thinking silicone as opposed to salines (under the muscle). Does anybody know where the incisions for silicone implants are made? Silicone requires larger incisions I hear. Are these insicisons made under the arm? I don't want scars under my breasts.
    Also, do round ones or anatomical ones look better? Any comments would be appreciated.
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    Generally, I think rounds give you more of the fake porno look, and anatomicals give a more natural look. But you are going under the muscle, so there may not be too much difference in the look. The top of the implant will be covered by the muscle (thus flattening it to some degree) and the bottom of the implant will be below the muscle, so it will take on a similar look to the anatomical implant (which is fuller at the bottom and smaller at the top). As far as regular silicone goes, you will not be able to get it if this is your first augmentation, unless you have some congenital abnormality (for example tuberous breasts). Sometimes doctors will fudge a little to qualify you for silicone. If you are interested in the new cohesive silicone implants (they have consistency of a gummy bear or hard set jello-if cut in half, the silicone filler keeps it's shape and does not spill out) then you simply have to find a doctor who is participating in the study to do your BA (you can get them even if this is your first BA). I am getting the cohesives (Mentor-anatomicals) on May 7th! If you have any questions, post me.

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    personally i would not get anatomicals because of the posibility of them shifting out of potition.
    regular silicone takes on an anatomical shape once inside the body,the contents oose to the bottom nicely and ususally will not give that hard fake look that overfilled saline will.
    you can have silicone place in any insision.but i do know alot of docs will not do silicone via the armpit if the implant is over 500cc.
    you can call the implant makers to get names of doctors currently in the silicone study.
    has all the info needed.

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    The big difference with the construction of silicone implants is that they are manufactured totally filled to their rated size and permanently sealed. This means that the doctor must make an incision large enough to stuff a full sized implant through it. Saline implant bags can be placed in the breast as a "deflated bag" and then filled with saline via a plastic tube after they are in place. This means that the empty bag can be fit in through a much smaller incision.

    For dancers who use their upper body muscles constantly, anatomical or teardrop implants do carry the risk that the muscle contractions can cause them to rotate out of position which is visually noticeable and can look pretty weird. If a round implant rotates, since it's round it's not visually noticeable.

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    April, I was just checking into that clinical study a couple days ago. I have not been able to reach anyone about it because of the weekend. I really want them. How did you get it all set up? How much is it costing you. They said that you have to pay for them, but they give you money for getting them. Any info would be appreciated. I am so excited to speak with someone that is getting in on this.
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    "... the choice is offered to the patients today: saline, low-bleed
    gel, or cohesive gel implants. The low-bleed gel implants are softer in
    consistency and give a very good result, with very little rippling. The
    cohesive gel implants feel a lot firmer, and the leakage issue is kept
    to a minimum. Even if the cohesive gel implants or the low-bleed gel
    implants are leaking, the likelihood of spread into the tissue is kept to a
    minimum. The implants are of a better design and a better quality today
    than they were many years ago.

    The use of cohesive gel implants and low-bleed gel implants has
    become more popular, especially in patients who have very thin breasts
    and who are very thin individuals, where the palpability and visualization
    of ripples within the saline implants is a concern. In the last few years,
    there has been an increase in the use of cohesive gel and low-bleed gel
    implants because of this issue."- http://www.cosmeticsurgery-bc.com/surgery2.htm

    I think doctors in Canada are able to provide silicone implants without a hassle, just like you can get artecoll for the lips there too. (permanent injectable filler) I want soft natural looking breasts and that is where the challenge lies. There are so many options and its hard to pick the right one. April, Alexxis, and Melonie, you gave me information I couldn't find elsewhere. I didn't find information about implants rotating etc anywhere else. Thank you! Now I know what issues to consider. What I'm wondering now is that if the silicone leaks inside me, if there is a scan that I can have done regularly, maybe once a year to tell me if the implant is still intact.

    I will go for my consult in June and I hope it turns out well. I already tried that breast pump. It was so difficult to use, every night for 10 hours. I think it does work, but it really interferes with your life and the change is not dramatic enough. I am a sucker for trying anything. I even bought that laser comb that claimed to improve the quality of your hair. etc shiner, thicker. ha ha. Then I'm too lazy to use it. At least with implants, you go for surgery and thats it...hopefully. I can't wait!

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    I've had my anatomicals for over 2 years and I love them. I think the biggest and most important difference between the round and anatomicals is that teardrops are more narrow and typically provide more projection than rounds.


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    I think this is a question of what will look best on YOUR body. Go to some consultations and ask the docs for their opinions. Consultations are free, so go to as many docs as you can for this. I think most implants are round, and a good doc will make you look good with either. I got smooth round Mentors, 625cc saline and they look great. I had natural 36C's that had shrunk from 36D's over time (I turn 30 next month), and were a little bit saggy - mainly being less full all around and flat at the top. To me, nice large boobs have a certain amount of hang but are still full and round. That is what I got with my round implants and I'm very happy with them. BUT, I think for many women with small, perky breasts, anatomicals may look a bit more natural because of the shape. Of course, as others have said, anatomicals could rotate (one or both) and leave you looking more freaky than anything else. Round implants will look the same whether they rotate or not.

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    I wanted to reply to some of the posts that have been made on this topic. Yes, it is true that anatomicals can rotate, but this would happen during the healing process (it usually happens in the first two-three weeks). Usually, this is because the pocket was too large, allowing the implant room to rotate. A doctor skilled in creating precise pockets for anatomicals would rarely see this problem. Anatomicals are textured implants. This texturing allows the surrounding tissue to adhere to the implant surface, once this happens, rotation would not be possible (except in the case of severe trauma).

    To Angela: I have felt both cohesive and regular silicone, and I can tell you that the cohesive is only slightly firmer than regular silicone. If you feel the implants with your whole hand and squeeze (the way you would with a real breast), there is very little noticeable difference between the two. Also, keep in mind that this is an implant at room temperature. I have heard from girls with the cohesive silicone that they get softer as time goes on. They use a bubblegum analogy. When you first put the bubblegum in your mouth, it is somewhat firm, but the more you chew it and work it the softer it becomes. Also, an MRI scan can tell you if your implants are intact.

    To Bridgette: I'm moving to where you live! I had 4 consults, and only 1 PS offered it for free. I do agree that it is important to have at least 2-3 consults (or more) before choosing a PS.

    To Nichole: I will PM you about the study.

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    Thanks very much April. I appreciate your help.
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    This is a very old post but I had to reply.....say NO, NO, NO to anatomical!!!!
    I do have the tear drop shaped implants, and yes they do look more natural, but one shifted...5 years after getting them...it is not a risk that only occurs when they are new!
    And once they move the difference is noticeable....do yourself a favor and play it safe, go with the round.
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    Oh...I forgot to mention, after returning to my doc to see about the shifted implant....she stated that she is no longer using anatomicals due to so many problems with them.....
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    I just had a second BA 6 months ago,got smooth round 675,700ccs.My doc showed me the anatomical ones,put them in my hand,and they looked like they would be more natural looking,but he also said the he strongly advices against them because of the rotation,which can happen at any time.Round is still the best way to go.

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