newly approved anatomicals?

Miscraw

I met with my PS this week. Originally I had planned to do round implants, but she told me that there are new anatomical implants that had literally just become FDA approved in a high profile. The profile was the main reason I was going with round (I wanted more upper pole fullness). Does anyone know about the new implants? She didn't tell me the name/brand & I didn't think at the time to ask. I was googling & it looks like Mentor memory shape.

Chrisrenee77

Yes the new ones are a Mentor Ultra High Profile.  I will be having a revision in April and will be getting these.  I currently have the 800 HP Mentor and can't wait to see what the new ones will look like on me.  Good luck with your impending surgery!

Miscraw

I thought the ultra high were round implants? My doc said that there is a new high profile anatomical, teardrop implant that was just approved this year.

MidLifeCrisis

You may be thinking of the "gummies"?? I'm sure there is a more technical name for them ... i am considering them, myself, but am trying to learn more about them. I do understand that although they give a more "natural" shape, they are heavier, feel less "natural" (are harder??) and are trickier to secure from a surgical standpoint and are therefore more apt to move/shift (esp. if not well secured).

MidLifeCrisis

...just saw the "gummie bear..." thread. check it out.

grammakathy

Allergan 410 cohesive gels felt the same weight and pretty similar in viscosity when I handled the samples my PS had in her office (silicone and cohesive gels). They were shaped more like a breast and opaque. There are specific TEs that should be used when you are want that style but I didn't know about that until I was being marked up for TE placement. My PS said she could still do them - just had to get them placed in there snugly. So far they are great. Mine are squishy and I love them

Miscraw

Thanks ladies. Yes, I was talking about gummies. I'll have to ask my PS for more clarification. I had looked at the 410's when first starting this journey, but decided against them for more projection. She just said there's a newer style in a high profile. I'll check out the other thread.

SpecialK

miscraw - could it be the Mentor CPG you are thinking of?  They are an anatomical fairly recently approved.  Here is a site that compares differing anatomicals.

http://www.cohesiveimplants.com/types/cpg/