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The Natrelle line of breast implants comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Each woman can choose the optimal type of product with which she can achieve the desired result and radically change the appearance of her breasts. All products are manufactured using a unique technology, which allows us to achieve high safety indicators and minimize the risk of complications.


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The surface of Natrelle implants has a special textured structure, which was obtained using BIOCELL™ technology

It has the following features:

Allows you to reduce the severity of capsular contracture.
Allows you to avoid displacement of the implant.
Increases fixation strength.

Natrelle implants have a special shell design:

The implant is completely covered with a special barrier layer, which is made using INTRASHIEL™ technology, which minimizes the diffusion of the silicone filler.
The shell is made of high quality silicone, which increases reliability and reduces the risk of rupture.
Due to the patented technology of fixing the patch, it is possible to achieve high strength.

The safety of Natrelle implants is fully proven.

The results of the operation continue to please the woman for a long time. According to the survey, 97% consider surgery to be the right choice for themselves and note self-confidence, attractiveness and enjoyment of life.

Natrelle implants come in a very wide variety, so every woman can choose the optimal type of product based on her preferences.

Natrelle Round Breast Implants

The Allergan Natrelle Inspira line of round implants has the following features:

In order to reduce the likelihood of contouring, the optimal volume of filler was selected.
Due to the unique surface structure, it is possible to reduce the likelihood of capsular contracture to a minimum.
A special barrier layer reduces the likelihood of filler diffusion.
A durable shell increases the reliability of the implant.
The line has a wide variety of products.
The implant shell can be smooth or textured.
There are two types of implant filling: high-quality silicone gel and Soft Touch™ gel.
The implant profile is presented in 5 options.
Wide range of sizes.
Wide variety of projections.

Natrelle anatomical breast implants

Due to the anatomical shape of the implants, it is possible to obtain a natural result and a proportional breast shape, and also preserve them for a long time.
The special surface texture obtained using BIOCELL™ technology reduces the likelihood of rotational displacement of the implant and prevents the development of capsular contracture.
Anatomical implants are characterized by minimal gel diffusion due to a special barrier layer made using INTRASHIEL™ technology.
The implant has special marks that allow the surgeon to correctly position it and give the breast the desired shape.

Natrelle anatomical breast implants are available in 12 options. The patient can choose from 4 different projections and 3 height options. There are two types of implant filling: high-quality silicone gel and Soft Touch™ gel.

Anatomical implants filled with two types of gel

The anatomical shape allows you to achieve a natural, proportional result.
Due to the beveled edges and concave base, the implant fits perfectly and is not noticeable when palpating the breast.
The filling of the implant is represented by two types of Tru Form Dual Gel. At the back is a cohesive gel that can remember its shape. In the front part, the gel is denser, due to which it is possible to maintain the projection of the implant.
The special surface texture obtained using BIOCELL™ technology reduces the likelihood of rotational displacement of the implant and prevents the development of capsular contracture.
Anatomical implants are characterized by minimal gel diffusion due to a special barrier layer made using INTRASHIEL™ technology.
The implant has special marks that allow the surgeon to correctly position it and give the breast the desired shape.

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Natrelle Round Breast Implants

Our team of doctors

Maxillofacial surgeon, Implantologist

Bocharov Maxim Viktorovich

Experience: 11 years

Dental surgeon, Implantologist

Chernov Dmitry Anatolievich

Experience: 29 years

Orthopedist, Neuromuscular dentist

Stepanov Andrey Vasilievich

Experience: 22 years

Endodontist, Therapist

Skalet Yana Alexandrovna

Experience: 22 years

Orthopedic dentist

Tsoi Sergey Konstantinovich

Experience: 19 years

Dentist-orthodontist

Enikeeva Anna Stanislavovna

Experience: 3 years

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Anatomical breast implants Natrelle

NATRELLE™ 410 Anatomical Breast Implants - FDA Certified

HOW TO CHOOSE A BREAST IMPLANT BY SHAPE AND VOLUME

The eternal topic of breast prosthetics is the choice of a breast implant. At first glance, it may seem that there are as many opinions on this issue as there are people. In fact, it all comes down to a small amount of initial data and the patient’s desire to have a certain breast size. Today I will only indirectly touch on manufacturers and the differences between implants from each other. I will devote a separate article to this in the future.

Shape and volume.

It must be said right away that these are general criteria characteristic of any breast implant. As you probably know, the shape of a breast implant can be round or teardrop-shaped.

Moreover, the degree of convexity of the implant can also vary from flat (low profile) to strongly protruding forward (high profile).

Breast implant volumes can vary between 150-800 ml, but breast implants with a volume of 200-400 ml are predominantly used. This is due to more or less similar initial characteristics of women.

Two interesting facts:

— at the beginning of his breast augmentation career, the surgeon uses implants with a volume of 200-270 ml, and as he gains experience, 300-400 ml.

— with initial experience, the surgeon tries to use teardrop-shaped breast implants more, believing that they will give a better result. With the accumulation of experience, impressions of his work and correction of problems, he uses more round implants or approaches their choice more selectively.

Another feature is that the patient’s own opinion regarding the shape and volume of the implant is always very subjective and often erroneous. It takes the surgeon's time and effort to justify the choice, as well as the patient's willingness to accept this information. But, when such an understanding is achieved, the result satisfies the surgeon and the patient, and mistakes are excluded. When the patient's opinion dominates, and the surgeon is forced to compromise, then the likelihood of dissatisfaction is high.

Quote from the article: “...a woman often has difficulty choosing an implant for breast enlargement.” A woman should not have difficulty in this matter. This issue should be dealt with by a plastic surgeon who will explain and convince of the correctness of his recommendation.

Choosing the shape of an implant for breast augmentation

This is quite simple if you operate with the initial data of the patient’s mammary glands. And the main thing is the position of the nipple (more precisely, the areola and nipple) on the mammary gland. If it is in the center of the breast, that is, in the center of the sphere, then the breast itself is round and the implant, accordingly, should be round. If the areola and nipple are closer to the inframammary fold with a small distance to the nipple from below and a large distance from above, then, naturally, this is a teardrop-shaped breast and the implant should be teardrop-shaped. The teardrop shape of the implant is also called anatomical by analogy with the natural shape of the breast.

The choice of profile (implant projection) - the thickness of the implant in the widest part, is determined by the following simple criteria. If the breast needs to be expanded at the base, then the implant should be wide and flat (low profile). If a woman has her own breasts, but they are small, then the profile may be average. If the breasts are “absent” or slightly sagging, then the breast implant can be high-profile (protruding forward as much as possible). This is a simplified diagram, but it helps to understand the principle of selecting a breast implant according to its profile.

The choice of volume is also not particularly difficult, but requires taking into account height, weight, chest width, and initial breast size. With average initial parameters, the final breast volume will be the sum of the volume of your own breast and the implant. Conventionally, we can also proceed from the consideration that the increase in size is at least 100 ml of implant volume.

It turns out that the original is zero, and the desired one is 1, then the implant is 200 ml. The initial zero, and the desired 2nd, implant is 300 ml. The initial zero, and the desired 3rd, implant is 400 ml.

The original is first, and the desired one is 3rd, respectively -300 ml. The original one is first, and the desired one is 4th, respectively -400 ml.

The original second, and the desired 3rd – 200 ml The original second, and the desired 4th – 300 ml

This schematic diagram is only for a general understanding of the volume of a breast implant.

There are other logical methods for fitting breast prostheses. They are based on measuring the circumference of the mammary gland spot and selecting an implant in accordance with this width. In these methods, the volume of the implant is a function of its diameter. That is, if you need a breast prosthesis with a diameter of 13 cm, then simply look at the table to see what its volume will be and that’s it.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, manufacturers offer implants in increments of 25-30 ml, thereby expanding the possibilities for more precise selection. But the noticeable difference between the volumes is 70 - 100 ml.

Example. A girl with zero breast size and normal height and weight wants to enlarge her breasts to 2-3 sizes. If you don’t have your own breast and the goal is size 2-3, the volume of the implant can be in the range of 300-400 ml, and the profile can be high.

A 40-year-old woman with an original size 2 and sagging breasts wants to return to her previous volume, which was 3-4. Height, weight and chest width are average. The volume of the implant can be around 300 ml, and the profile can be high for the correction of ptosis or medium if ptosis is absent or minimal.

The following questions remained outside the scope of discussion:

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Anatomical implants filled with two types of gel

XiVE implantation points worth paying attention to

Despite the impressive list of advantages, XiVE implants and working with them require taking into account some points:

high cost of turnkey installation compared to budget options. It is necessary to pay separately for crowns and prostheses that are installed after the abutment. In this case, it is recommended to compare the benefits with financial capabilities. Of course, XiVE implantation is the solution with the most profitable prospects due to its almost unlimited service life;
not all clinics have the right to work with XiVE implants. The corporation requires a certain status and professionalism from specialists who will subsequently represent the brand’s products;
In parallel, it is impossible to use another type of prosthetics (which is common to all types).

Otherwise, XiVE implants perform only at their best. These are universal solutions for any clinical situation.

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Indications

Contraindications

XiVE implantation is recommended in the following cases:

multiple and single recovery;
restoration in the smile area, end defects, chewing teeth;
with a narrow alveolar ridge, low bone density and height;
for complex tasks in which other implants cannot be installed.

Absolute contraindications are conditions for which any surgical treatment is impossible: diseases of the cardiovascular system, acute infectious diseases, oncology, mental disorders, etc.

Also, XiVE implantation is not performed during pregnancy, in the presence of dental diseases, or inflammation of the mucous membrane.