aquabl00 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 hi everybody I'd like to hear from those of you who have either had these implants or who have researched about them and kinda know what you're talking about. i'd like to know the pros and cons of these implants. from the bit i've read about the topic it would seem that these are the latest generation silicone implants and their chief claim to fame is that there is a drastically reduced chance of capsular contracture. however, a disadvantage is that they don't feel quite as soft and natural as smooth silicone implants do. what are you experiences? do they feel as good/natural as the "smoothies"? do they move as well (bounce) as naturally as smoothies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I dont have mine yet but from my research they are firmer than smooth implants for the first 6-12months while the 'furry' covering heals with your tissues - after this they will be as soft as other silicone implants. They also have the benefits of greatly reduced displacement rates - lower chance of bottoming out and rotation of anatomicals the main disadvantage to them is they are slightly harder to remove in the first 6-12 months, however a surgeon experienced with brazilians should have no trouble. Also with these implants they 'velcro' on and therefore have to be placed in the exact right position in surgery and therefore you need a surgeon who is experienced with brazilians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iloveraggies Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I am 9 months po they are still firm and can feel they r still softening. I love them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbe91 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I am one month post op and i love mine They are really firm, but i can feel them softening already... i can move them around too, like push them together, move them up and down, not a lot though. My PS says after a year they should be just as soft as anything other implant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquabl00 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I dont have mine yet but from my research they are firmer than smooth implants for the first 6-12months while the 'furry' covering heals with your tissues - after this they will be as soft as other silicone implants. Do you have any references that explicitly guarentees that they will eventually become as soft as smooth silicone implants? They also have the benefits of greatly reduced displacement rates - lower chance of bottoming out and rotation of anatomicals the main disadvantage to them is they are slightly harder to remove in the first 6-12 months, however a surgeon experienced with brazilians should have no trouble. Also with these implants they 'velcro' on and therefore have to be placed in the exact right position in surgery and therefore you need a surgeon who is experienced with brazilians. I'm also not sure i like the idea that they "velcro on" to wherever they are placed. To me the fact that round smooth silicone implants can move is exactly what makes them so natural looking and especially natural moving. the fact that Brazilians cannot move makes their movement (or lack thereof) seem less natural?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allaboutboobs Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hi there Aquabl00 i haven't had mine yet, but i am getting the furry brazilains. my ps has told me that they are exactly the same implant as the smooth implants. i felt them in my consult, they feel the same, the only difference is that they have the furry coating (polyurethane) over the top which yes, provides with a "velcro like feel" so the implants don't move around which is good because i am getting tear drop shape. once the coating wears away with time, you are left with a normal gel silicone implant. hope this helps there are alot of ladies on here that have the implants in already and they look just as natural as any other. They just stay a little firmer for a bit longer is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 aquab100 I think one of the most important thing to do if you are considering getting brazilians is to find a very brazilian experienced surgeon to do the surgery. Because of the 'velcro' effect, they need to be placed exactly right first go. They are harder to remove because of this but I think once the coating breaks down it is not so hard. Unfortunately there was a lady on here recently who had hers incorrectly placed. She had surgery 2 weeks later to re do them and they were again incorrectly place. You really need to be careful who you have do the surgery. Do more research on them and find out as much as you can, they might be the right implant for you or they might be the wrong implant for you. Also on another note, I was looking up the implants I am getting and they do make the 800 you were previously asking about, I don't know if you will find anyone who will use them though and I still think you can get the look you are after with a much smaller size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I am just basing that on all the research i have done and girls i have spoken too on here. all the PS i have seen say that they will be just as soft and it makes complete sense as the actual implant is exactly the same - the surface is just different. When they 'velcro' on it is the surface of the implant that does this, not the actual implant! the 'furry' part connects with the tissue and stops it from contracting and then the implant is free to move as any other implant. This does not stop natural movement as they move with your body, it does however stop the implant slipping out of position - such as bottoming out or rotating. i dont know if i am making any sense but the implant does not stick to your chest and have no movement - Mrs B has a whole photo album showing the way her anatomical brazilians move/squish at about 4 months PO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Platinum is very right - its the placement in the first place that needs to be done carefully with brazilians!!! when you understand how these implants work it makes it a lot easier to make an informed decision! there are pros and cons to all sorts of implants but ipersonally believe that brazilians will look and feel just as natural as smooth ones after the first 12 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquabl00 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 i dont know if i am making any sense but the implant does not stick to your chest and have no movement - Mrs B has a whole photo album showing the way her anatomical brazilians move/squish at about 4 months PO yes thanks - you are making sense Who is Mrs B? Is that her profile name on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yes that is her profile name - she has 410 XHP anatomicals done by Dr H and is very helpful to a lot of girls on here, particularly those considering brazilians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bex31 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 hi everybody I'd like to hear from those of you who have either had these implants or who have researched about them and kinda know what you're talking about. i'd like to know the pros and cons of these implants. from the bit i've read about the topic it would seem that these are the latest generation silicone implants and their chief claim to fame is that there is a drastically reduced chance of capsular contracture. however, a disadvantage is that they don't feel quite as soft and natural as smooth silicone implants do. what are you experiences? do they feel as good/natural as the "smoothies"? do they move as well (bounce) as naturally as smoothies? Hi aquabl00, like everyone has said it's only in the beginning that they are firmer than other implants, underneath the polyurethane coating they are the same as other cohesive silicone gel implants. I am about 2 months PO & they are really starting to soften up. The whole decreased risk of CC & rotation/displacement sold me on the Brazilians, I feel that the only disadvantage is that they take longer to soften, but I'm fine with that! Have a looksie here if you haven't already, should be able to answer any questions you have with the P-URE implants - http://www.pureimplants.com.au/faq Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquabl00 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 okay, i've just watched these two videos by Dr Fleming, and i'm now completely sold on the Brazilians! Now all i need do is figure out which surgeons to approach .... ??? i have the following 4 who i am considering at the moment Dr Philip Richardson Dr Michael Szalay Dr Daniel Fleming Dr Craig Layt If anybody can comment on the suitability/experience of these surgeons to do Brazilian implants (especially larger ones) i would be much obliged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquabl00 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 From your previous feedback on the forum i get the idea that Dr Harwood is not that keen on larger implants, and that Dr Richardson is more accomodating in that regard. so looks like Dr Richardson goes to the top of my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thats good you have decided on the type you want. Yes from what I have read here Dr H is probably more conservative with size so might be best to check out the others. I have no experience with any of them so can't help with a recommendation. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have found that Dr H recommended a larger size that some other surgeons, Dr Scarlett for example but i do get the idea that he is quite conservative and am currently wondering whether i should push him for a bigger size. Dr szalay has also been known to use larger implants - maybe try him as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsure07 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hi allaboutboobs, can i ask you who is doing yourr boobs? looking for someone in melb to do mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelaV Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 It was explained to me the other day at my surgeons rooms , that the furry coating holds the implant in place till the breast scar tissue starts forming , that process takes 3 to 4 months . So really the coating just acts to keep them in place till then and help prevent capsule contracture , as the scar tissue doesn't form one capsule around the implant as non brazilians do. The polyurethane foam surface acts as a 3D matrix, with the collagen fibres of the capsule wrapping around the individual foam struts .This process reduces the ability of the collagen fibres to contract “en masse” in the same plane, resulting in a very soft capsule and the implant and breast tissue acting as one. The coating sheds as mentioned and is excreted through the renal system , then the implant is the same as any other as the internal silicon is identical to others. The rate of softening depends on how quickly the coating comes off . Also it is possible to still have some swelling up to six to eight weeks , which will make them feel firmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 brilliant explanation Selav - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billychic Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hi girls i just had my consult yesterday with my ps and he suggested the brizillan furies which I was exspecting him too because I want a natural look I'm only very very flat as it is and my breasts are very far apart and I have sloped ribbs which means I need implants that are going to stay in place and not end up under my arm Pitts in years to come the brizillan ones are a little wider in size which means if you are very flat chested these are a better option my ps said that they look good in the long run but if your exspecting ur implants to look good for a certain event in a couple of weeks they may not as they take longer to heal because the muscle needs time to attach its self to the implant. I also asked him if they were hard to removed he said they just take a little longer but he said he finds it no harder than any other implant he seemed pretty knowledgable about them. I felt fully comfortable with him I'm just a lil confused about what size to go with but I guess thats common. Also the brizillan ones have been around for years which is a good thing I guess and also if you get into a medical fund most of your replacement implants later on down the track are done for free. I have a free 2nd consultation before my op so If I find out more ill let you know. My op is on 2/10/12 only 3weeks away yay so excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hey Billychic, who is your surgeon?? You should check out the October girls thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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