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MENTOR MemoryGel BOOST Breast Implant Breast Augmentation Baltimore

INTRODUCING MENTOR® MemoryGel BOOST™ Breast Implants! The Newest Implant for Baltimore Breast augmentation

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Baltimore breast augmentation specialist, Jeffrey Schreiber, is happy to offer these highly anticipated breast implants to his patients.

MENTOR®, the number one global brand in breast aesthetics, announced the FDA approved their new MemoryGel BOOST™ Breast Implant for breast augmentation in women at least 22 years old, and for women of all ages undergoing breast reconstruction.

Nearly 400,000 women undergo breast implant surgeries every year in the U.S. [1], and selecting an implant is a very personal decision and critical part of the journey. Each patient’s preferences and goals are unique, and that means providing them with a wide range of sizes and profiles to enhance their ability to individualize. While there are many options currently available, there’s been a need for an implant with increased form stability to help shape the breast, without sacrificing the soft, natural feel that patient’s desire.

“Our commitment to innovation is driven, first and foremost, by the needs of our customers and patients, and providing them with the highest quality products to achieve their desired outcome,” said Lori Tierney, Worldwide President, Mentor Worldwide LLC. “With this pivotal addition to our MemoryGel® portfolio, we are thrilled to provide a meaningful range of options to meet surgeon objectives and patient preferences, beyond what is currently available in the breast aesthetics market.”

According to a recent survey, Baltimore Breast Augmentation patients and surgeons both preferred the MENTOR® MemoryGel BOOST™ Breast Implant for feeling more like a natural breast versus another leading brand.

MemoryGel BOOST™ brings together Mentor’s proprietary highly cohesive gel, an innovative implant shell design and precision fill ratio, the combination of which provides an implant with increased form stability to shape the breast.

“Through science-based design and innovation, we are able to offer both increased form stability and a natural feel in the same product,” said Krasimira Hristov, Director of R&D, Mentor Worldwide LLC. “The MemoryGel BOOST™ Breast Implant is truly a unique innovation that satisfies an unmet need and expands the MemoryGel® product line.”

For more than 30 years, Mentor has been trusted and respected by surgeons and their patients, with over seven million women worldwide choosing Mentor® Breast Implants for their Baltimore breast augmentation and breast reconstruction journeys. Mentor also offers the industry’s best and most comprehensive enhanced warranty, and all MENTOR® Breast Implants are backed by the Mentor Promise Protection Plan, which provides free and automatic coverage for patients who qualify.

For more information about Baltimore Breast Augmentation and the MENTOR® Breast Implants, call Dr. Schreiber at Baltimore Plastic Surgery at (410) 205-1846. Dr. Schreiber welcomes patients from all over Maryland including Baltimore and the Washington D.C. area.

[1] ASPS 2016 Plastic Surgery Statistics:https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/plastic-surgery-statistics
[2] Head‐to‐head in‐ person tabletop product comparison (MENTOR® MemoryGel BOOST™ Breast Implants vs. Allergan Inspira Cohesive) with 297 respondents
REFERENCE

US FDA Approves New MENTOR MemoryGel BOOST Breast Implant. News release. Johnson & Johnson; January 13, 2022. Accessed January 17, 2022. https://www.jnj.com/u-s-fda-approves-new-mentor-memorygel-boost-breast-implant

breast implant revision Baltimore

When do I need to exchange my breast implants and where can I schedule a breast implant revision in Baltimore?

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The lifespan of breast implants is a very common concern for patients considering breast augmentation. You may be wondering: how long do breast implants last? How often do they need to be replaced? What happens to breast implants over time? And where to go for breast implant revision Baltimore.

Many women mistakenly believe that breast implants have to be replaced every 10 years.  Most silicone and saline implants are FDA approved for 10-20 years, but this does not mean that you have to get them replaced every 10-20 years. 

In 2011, the FDA released this report on the safety of silicone breast implants. According to the report, after 10 years of an initial breast augmentation, 1 out of 5 patients need some sort of breast implant revision Baltimore procedure. That means 20% of patients need another operation due to excess scarring inside the breast (capsular contracture), broken implant etc. That also means that 80% of the patient’s breast implants are fine at 10 years! Since 2011, there are newer fifth generation gummy bear implants. These implants appear sturdier than the implants studied in 2011. 

If you’re having an issue such as hardening or rippling, or potential rupture, you may need to change out your breast implants. However with proper monitoring (self-exams, mammograms), you don’t need to automatically replace your implants every 10 years.

When a patient undergoes breast augmentation, the initial results are beautifully shaped breasts that appear fuller and youthful. Breast augmentation is an investment in yourself and you should do all you can to minimize the need for revision surgery. Here are some tips to maintain your results!

Wear properly fitted bras

Push-up bras can do more harm than good for your breasts. Studies show that wearing bras with too much lift can weaken the supportive ligaments and muscles. This can potentially speed up the aging process, as your muscles won’t be able to handle the weight of your breasts on their own. Be gentle on your body and wear comfortable, but not overly supportive bras.

Watch your posture

Sitting with poor posture can cause your breasts to pull forward for extended periods of time—potentially causing them to sag. Try to stand and sit up straight and avoid hunching or rounding your shoulders. 

Sleep on your back

We spend around a third of our lives sleeping, but snoozing on your side or front can stretch out ligaments in breast tissue. Sleeping on your back provides the ligaments support and reduces the pull of gravity. If you struggle to stay positioned on your back throughout the night, try placing a pillow under each arm to keep your body in place.

Good Skincare 

Our skin is our largest organ, but also one of the most delicate parts of the body. Sun exposure can cause damage and stretch out tissue, so don’t sunbathe or tan excessively. Always use a good sunscreen whenever you’re outside, and wear protective clothing when necessary. While it may be tempting to choose a tan over skin safety, know that your body will thank you in the long run.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Smoking and drinking can dry out your skin and hair, so cut back on these habits when possible. Also, avoid “yo-yo dieting” as extreme weight changes can break down the elasticity in your skin. Try to keep at a consistent weight via healthy food and proper exercise. Give your body the nutrient-dense fuel it needs to keep your skin and muscles strong.

Exchanging breast implants or additional breast augmentations aren’t always due to deflation or a rupture of the implant (which are rare occurrences), affecting only about 3% of implants. Many revisions are by choice, when women decide they want to change their size or have further refinement. In addition, as you age, your implants may shift, especially if you have had children or gain / lose significant amounts of weight.

Most of Dr. Schreiber’s patients only have to have 1-2 replacements in their lifetime. The length of time you can safely go between replacements will depend on the type of implant you receive and your physiology. Dr. Schreiber will discuss the life of your implants with you before your procedure. Last but not least, you may want to trade your current implants for larger or smaller implants in the future. This is a perfectly valid reason to get your implants replaced!

For more information and to see before and afters from breast augmentation Baltimore procedures Dr. Schreiber has performed, click here. To schedule your consultation for a breast implant revision Baltimore, call us at (410) 205-1846.