Silicone Implants in Ridgewood and Bergen County NJ

Conveniently located to service Ridgewood and Bergen County NJ

Enhance breast volume and achieve a natural-looking result with silicone breast implants with Dr. Pedy Ganchi.

Silicone breast implants offer a natural-feeling option for women seeking breast augmentation in Ridgewood, NJ, and Bergen County. Dr. Pedy Ganchi considers more than implant volume when planning breast augmentation, including your existing breast tissue and shape, chest dimensions, projection, and personal lifestyle.

By evaluating the manner in which the implant will fit your individual anatomy, Dr. Pedy Ganchi can recommend a silicone implant that complements your proportions and creates the aesthetic you are seeking.

What Are Silicone Breast Implants?

Silicone breast implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that is designed to mimic the feel of natural breast tissue. Modern implants come in different sizes, profiles, shapes, and gel consistencies, affording each patient more choices for their comfort and goals.

The term “gummy bear” implant is often used for highly cohesive silicone gel implants because the gel is formulated to retain its shape. The differences between implant types can affect breast shape, projection, and feel, making the specific implant selection an important part of surgical planning.

Why Choose Silicone Breast Implants?

Silicone breast implants are often chosen for their natural feel and appearance, especially for women who have less breast tissue cover and very lean breasts. If you are considering breast augmentation, silicone gel can feel more like natural breast tissue compared with saline.

Silicone implants are also available in different sizes and profiles, giving Dr. Pedy Ganchi options to select an implant that fits your body and the look you desire.

Silicone Breast Implant Options

The size and shape of a silicone breast implant are only part of the decision. Dr. Pedy Ganchi considers the implant’s dimensions, profile, shape, and gel cohesiveness together with your anatomy to determine which option is most appropriate.

Silicone Implant Size

Implant size is measured in cubic centimeters (cc), rather than cup sizes. The appropriate volume depends on factors such as your existing breast tissue, chest width, and the amount of breast enlargement you desire. Dr. Ganchi considers these measurements when determining an implant size that fits your proportions.

Silicone Implant Profile

The profile describes how far an implant projects from the chest. Lower- and higher-profile implants can have the same volume but different dimensions and projection. Dr. Ganchi can recommend a profile based on your chest anatomy and the amount of forward projection you prefer.

Round vs. Shaped Silicone Implants

Silicone implants may be round or anatomically shaped. Round implants can provide more fullness toward the upper portion of the breast, while shaped implants are designed with a more tapered contour. The best option depends on your existing breast shape, tissue coverage, and aesthetic goals.

Silicone Gel Cohesiveness

Modern silicone implants use cohesive gel, but the gel’s firmness and ability to maintain its shape can vary. More cohesive gels are often referred to as “gummy bear” implants. Dr. Pedy Ganchi can recommend a profile based on your chest anatomy and the amount of forward projection you prefer.

An Expert Approach to Silicone Breast Augmentation

The right silicone breast implant depends on more than the size you hope to achieve. Dr. Pedy Ganchi considers your breast width, existing tissue, skin envelope, natural breast shape, and desired amount of fullness when selecting the implant dimensions and profile. These factors help determine which silicone implant can provide the most balanced result for your frame.

As a female board-certified plastic surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ, Dr. Pedy Ganchi understands that breast enhancement is highly personal. Dr. Pedy Ganchi takes the time to understand your goals and lifestyle while considering the best options in creating harmonious, natural proportions.

Silicone Breast Implant FAQs

Do silicone breast implants feel natural?

Yes. Silicone breast implants are filled with cohesive gel that is designed to have a consistency similar to natural breast tissue. How natural an implant feels also depends on factors such as implant size, gel cohesiveness, amount of tissue covering the implant, as well as placement and healing.

How long do silicone breast implants last?

Silicone breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, but there is no set expiration date requiring routine replacement at a specific time. An implant may remain in place for many years without needing replacement, while complications, rupture, or changes in your breasts and desires may eventually lead to revision surgery.

Can silicone breast implants rupture?

Yes. A silicone breast implant can rupture over time due to factors such as normal aging, trauma, or other causes. Unlike a ruptured saline implant, a silicone implant will not visibly deflate because the cohesive gel remains within the implant or surrounding capsule.

How are silicone breast implants monitored?

The FDA recommends imaging with ultrasound or MRI beginning three years after silicone implant placement and every two to three years thereafter to screen for silent rupture. Additional evaluation may be recommended if you develop symptoms or your surgeon has concerns about an implant.

Do silicone breast implants need to be replaced?

Not necessarily. Silicone breast implants do not have a predetermined replacement date. Replacement or revision may become appropriate if an implant ruptures, a complication develops, or you later want to change or remove your implants.

Explore Silicone Breast Implants in Ridgewood, NJ

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Pedy Ganchi to discuss silicone breast implants in Ridgewood, NJ. Dr. Pedy Ganchi will evaluate your anatomy, discuss implant sizes and profiles, and help you determine which silicone breast implant option best fits your goals. Serving women throughout Bergen County, Village Plastic Surgery provides individualized breast augmentation care from consultation through follow-up.