B-lites - the lighter breast implant

Drooping of the breast is a very common reason why women have their breast implants changed or opt for further breast surgery. B-Lite implants are a third lighter than traditional silicone implants resulting in less drag on the breast tissue. Helping to reduce the weight of the implant significantly reduces the risk of having to have an operation later on in life.

B-Lite implants are a third lighter than traditional silicone implants resulting in less drag on the breast tissue. Helping to reduce the weight of the implant significantly reduces the risk of having to have an operation later on in life.

What are B-lite breast implants?

The implant is filled with a microsphere enhanced silicone gel. The shell is of standard industry silicone, and the gel allows for a weight reduction of 30%. The microspheres, made from high purity and biocompatible borosilicate are fixed into the cohesive gel which allows for the weight reduction compared to normal implants.

Safety first

The safety of the breast implant is very high. The highest quality silicone gel is used and a microsphere is added to reduce the weight of the implant. The microspheres are very safe. They are used in orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery without any risk of reaction in the body. B-Lites, like all high-quality breast implants, are guaranteed for life. In the event of rupture they are replaced free of charge. They use the same high-quality silicone shell and gel, which gives a nice, soft, natural appearance. The microspheres used within the silicone gel have a very low reaction within the tissue so there’s no risk if the implants rupture.

The procedure

The actual surgical procedure for inserting a B-Lite is exactly the same as any other breast implant. The implants come in all shapes and sizes, smooth or textured surfaces. The only difference that we see from a surgical point of view is a slightly longer incision to insert the implants, half a centimeter to a centimetre longer. The scars heal very well so the length of the scar is of no concern to patients. Patients describe the feel of the implants as very natural. They feel light. They don’t have that sensation of heaviness of the implants. The long-term results have been very, very good. If you want to know more about B-lite breast implants, make an appointment with London-based plastic surgeon, Mr Inglefield