Breast Reconstruction Malaga

Silicone gel implants offer a natural result, especially to the touch and when palpated, because they have a very similar consistency to that of the mammary gland.

The silicone gel can have different densities, such as that of the feel of the breast of a woman around thirty or the new dense gel called «cohesive» with a similar feel to that of the breast of a woman younger than that.

Silicone gel breast implants can be round or anatomical.
Round implants are uniformly convex at the front and contain a soft gel that is designed to slide downward when the woman stands.

Anatomical implants resemble the shape of the breast (with a more projected lower part of the breast) and generally contain a more cohesive gel. These implants are often chosen because they are available in many of the models that the Mentor brand offers.

Round

Round implants contain a silicone gel of moderate density that moves when the woman’s position varies, thus giving a very natural appearance both in movement, and in sight and touch. Being uniformly rounded, they do not present particular positioning problems. They are available in different levels of projection (low, medium and high).

Anatomical

Anatomical (teardrop) implants offer natural results thanks to their shape, which is similar to that of the natural breast (referred to as teardrop-shaped). They have a high-density cohesive gel that remains compact without diffusing into the tissues in the evento of implant rupture. There is a wide availability of models adaptable to almost any individual.

In case of rupture of the anatomical prosthesis, the cohesive gel remains very compact, without any tendency to migrate towards the neighboring tissues. In addition, with the condition known as tubular breasts and those that need a greater filling of the lower part of the breast, anatomical implants offer better chances of success thanks to their shape, with greater volume and projection in the lower part of the breast.

Regarding the balancing of size (volume), it is the difference in the shape of the implants that determines the final appearance of the breasts: implants with a high profile giving a greater projection, anatomical implants make the lower pole more prominent, whilst round implants cause a visual effect of less filling, but of greater extension. These differences are more evident in the implants placed behind the gland, while they are less evident in those placed behind the muscle.

It is important to understand that the larger the implant, the more likely it is for gravity to have a negative effect and see the implant drop over time because heavier breasts have more tendency to drop downwards over time.

Dra. Maribel Ruiz will explain to the patient what can happen if an inappropriate size of implant is chosen. To do this, she will explain how to classify the breasts according to the cup system (AA, A, B, C, D, DD) and will show you real photos of patients. The dimensions of the implants must be chosen according and within the limits of the individual’s size, shape and frame.

Inserting the implant behind the gland is the simplest and fastest way to perform breast implant surgery. It gives the least amount of post surgery pain, whilst still allowing good mobility of the breast immediately after surgury. The recovery period is faster and, in addition, the muscular contractions will normally affect the appearance of the breast the least. This is the ideal option for patients who want to go from a medium size (for example from a B cup), to one size larger (for example to a C cup).

Behind the muscle is more suitable to patients with a slimmer build and where the outline of the implant would be more visable under the skin where the subcutaneous tissue is very thin. This type of surgery is used in patients who are less active or who will avoid intense physical activity with the arms and pectoral muscles.