Brazilian implants, with a textured covering made from polyurethane, are now available in Australia.  They already have a long history of use overseas.

Their safety profile is well documented and in particular their main advantage in reducing the post- operative risk of capsular contracture is well known.

For the conventional implants, the latest data from the core studies before the American FDA reports there is a 16.8% risk of capsule hardening by 8 years.  However, long term follow up studies on the Brazilian implants have this risk at only 1% by 15 years.  While capsule contracture will not harm you, it is frequently uncomfortable and embarrassing, as the build up in scar tissue can compress the underlying implant into a tight ball.  The surgery to repair this is often difficult with a longer recovery period than the original surgery.

An additional benefit of the Brazilian implant is that they have a minimal chance of displacement or moving out of position, due to the adherence of their unique texture to the surrounding tissue.

This is particularly useful if you would like a “teardrop” type shape.  The conventional teardrops have a high incidence of rotation while the Brazilians have a negligible risk of moving.  

 345ml Teardrop Implants, over muscle

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380ml high profile, round implants, over muscle
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285ml "tear drop" under muscle
 

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305ml "tear drop" over muscle  (Previous breast reduction)

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Old leaking implants plus Capsule Contracture.  Replacement with Brazilian Tear Drops in Dual Plane position plus Capsulectomy.

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