Textured implants

by Jessica 6th April 2009, 8:36 am

Hi guys,

Sorry if this sounds a bit dim - but what are they? And what is the difference between them and normal smooth implants?

Jess xx

by em_stevo 6th April 2009, 9:09 am

I think that they are textured to stop them moving/rotating in the breast, i know that i had teardrop shape (anatomical) implants and theyare textured to help keep them in place as obviously if they move the breast will appear mis-shaped.
I know some round implants are smooth and this doesnt matter as if they rotate they wont effect the shape of the breast. I think its something along them lines,
Sorry for a rubbish answer, im sure it wont be long till you'll get better advice from others on here for the exact reason why??? lol.

by em_stevo 6th April 2009, 9:11 am

If you look at the post "what your implant looked like" Nads had put a picture of a smooth and textured implant, the textured is the one at the front, have a read of that thread too, it may help, xxx

by Jessica 6th April 2009, 9:12 am

Thanks hun, I will take a look xx

by SG007 6th April 2009, 9:14 am

If im correct textured implants = less likelyhood of capsular contracture.

xx

by _Carrie_ 6th April 2009, 9:34 am

Yes as far as I know the texture is to reduce the chances of rotation and of CC.

That's all I know though!

C x

by **ShootingStar** 6th April 2009, 9:45 am

Textured implants are supposed to help prevent CC x x

by Mia 6th April 2009, 3:42 pm

Yes agree with all other ladies thats what they are for!!! Hope you find helpful info Hug

xx

by **nads** 6th April 2009, 3:49 pm

Yep they're meant to help prevent cc x

by Jemmy 6th April 2009, 3:52 pm

I agree too. That's what I got told on Saturday.

by moonmar 6th April 2009, 4:52 pm

I think it's because the textured surface helps the body create the scar tissue around them in a more natural way as the tissue "grips" on the irregular textured surface better than on a smooth surface. And that means that your body is less likely to go "crazy" and create too much scar tissue that is what causes CC. Or something like that!

by **nads** 6th April 2009, 5:45 pm

I agree MM for smooth implants the scar tissue can grip around it much easier whereas the uneven surface of textured ones stops the scar tissue forming a tight grip

by Jessica 6th April 2009, 7:59 pm

Thanks for all the replys. Do lots of people have them? Or are they only for ladies who have had CC before and are used in reconstructive surgery? xx

by **nads** 6th April 2009, 8:00 pm

Smooth implants arent really avail in the UK anymore, i only hear about them being used in the US x

by **RoxyChick** 6th April 2009, 9:32 pm

I think most implants the girls are offered will be textured. Surgeons over here prefer them to smooth silicone, wheras silicone is widely used in the US

xx

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