Natrelle Breast Implants: Other Plastic Surgery

Allergan Inc. is renowned as one of the top cosmetic manufacturers in the U.S., and is currently the name behind groundbreaking aesthetic innovations like BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvederm, Restylane, Latisse, and Natrelle® Breast Implants.

While Botox, Restylane and Juvederm helped Allergan make its mark in the dermatology world, Natrelle was undoubtedly Allergan’s best contribution to plastic surgery, and to breast enhancement patients in general. Read on to learn more about Natrelle breast implants, and to find out whether or not they’re right for you!

Natrelle Implant Basics

Natrelle is arguably the most popular line of breast implants used in the U.S. today. Available in both saline and silicone, this plastic surgery Natrelle breast implants are used in breast augmentation as well as breast reconstruction surgery.

Allergan began manufacturing and distributing Natrelle implants soon after the FDA silicone ban was lifted in 2006. Since then, Natrelle implants have become almost synonymous with breast implants.

Among Natrelle silicone implant styles, patients can choose from either standard silicone or cohesive gel implants (gummy bear implants). Additionally, numerous options exist when it comes to Natrelle implants' shape, size and texture:

• Natrelle implant sizes (volumes): 80cc to 800cc
• Natrelle implant sizes (width): 7.4cm to 17.2cm
• Natrelle implant projections: Moderate, Midrange, and High Profile
• Natrelle implant textures: Smooth or Textured (BIOCELL®)

Natrelle Implants Risks and Benefits

The risks of Natrelle breast implants are quite similar to the risks associated with other implant types, both silicone and saline.

Natrelle silicone implants can reportedly imitate the feel and texture of natural breast tissue more accurately than saline. In terms of risks, Natrelle silicone implants' thicker consistency can complicate physical breast exams, hinder breast lump detection, and make it virtually impossible to confirm an implant rupture without an MRI scan.

Natrelle saline implants are widely considered to be safer and less risky than silicone implants. However, saline implants can also be associated with a more jiggly, less natural-feeling breast implant. Natrelle saline implant ruptures will be more readily detectable, due to the looser, more fluid consistency of saline.

Natrelle saline implants are also easier to adjust, remove or insert, since saline implants can be filled post insertion and silicone implants cannot. The ability to fill implants post insertion also means smaller surgical incisions, and thus smaller scars post surgery.

source: plasticsurgeryportal.com; safecosmeticsurgery.net; wikipedia.org