Whats the difference between smooth implants vs. textured implants?
Smooth Implants PROS – As a rule, regardless of any other consideration, smooth implants wrinkle less than textured implants. Accordingly, if the implant is going to be placed above the muscle, you may be more inclined to choose smooth implants. Smooth implants also feel softer than textured implants unless they are overfilled. They have a “teardrop” profile when in the upright position, and they may also move somewhat with activity, much as a natural breast does. Smooth implants are always round. CONS – Smooth silicone implants have historically had a higher rate of capsular contracture than textured silicone implants (approximately 34% vs. 15% respectively, according to some earlier studies). In terms of saline implants, earlier studies have shown the rate of capsular contracture to be about the same (approximately 8% to 14%) regardless if the saline implant is smooth or textured. Capsular contracture is becoming increasingly rare now, with more recent studies reporting less than 5%
