What Are the Different Types of Silicone Implants?

Breast implants are essentially pockets of liquids or gels that are placed inside the breasts to increase their size or enhance their shape or appearance. The first silicone breast implants used for breast enhancement were invented in the early 1960s. There have been significant improvements in technology used for breast implant surgery with silicone implants since that time. New silicone breast implant brands have been introduced.

Different silicone implants and silicone implant brands have unique pros and cons. Gummy bear implants—also known as highly cohesive gel, high-strength, or form-stable breast implants—are one of the most evolved types of silicone implants available. These are gel-based implants that became available in the mid-2000s. The main advantage these implants have compared to other traditional types of silicone implants is that they contain a thicker, more viscous gel and can retain their shape even if their outer shell is compromised. They have a lower rupture rate, so they may be safer than other implants. They also have a firmer, more natural feel compared to traditional silicone implants.

If you are wondering “which types of silicone implants are best for me,” we can guide you and help you decide which approach is most suitable.

Have questions about breast enhancement costs, silicone implant prices, or other breast augmentation and breast lift before and after details? We can explain more about how much breast implants cost, how large implants compare to smaller ones, breast enhancement recovery (including post-enhancement swelling and bruising one week after implant surgery and beyond), what to look for in a post-augmentation bra, breast enlargement scars, types of silicone implants, the weight of silicone implants, workouts after breast augmentation, and more.

In addition to breast augmentation operations with various types of silicone implants, some patients might benefit from a breast lift to elevate the breasts and alter their position for restoring a perkier look. A lift and augmentation can even be combined. Breast implant replacement and implant removal are also available.

Other common types of body contouring procedures include liposuction to reduce pockets of resistant fat, tummy tuck surgery to improve the abdominal area, and Brazilian butt lift surgery to enhance the curves and volume of the buttocks.