Now FDA approved for breast augmentation!

MemoryGel Breast Implants

The MemoryGel™ implants have been successfully used and trusted for 20 years by millions of women all over the world. They are very popular because our implants feel more like natural breast tissue. And the good news: they do not compromise reliability or safety. After almost two decades of research and testing with surgeons and patients, MemoryGel™ breast implants are now available to women in the U.S. This means that those lovely breasts you have wanted will be even MORE natural looking! Dr. Porterfield and his patients are delighted with the safety and the results.

WHAT IS ASILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANT?
A breast implant is a sac (implant shell) of silicone elastomer (rubber) filled with silicone gel. This sac is surgically implanted either under your breast tissue or under your chest muscle. Dr. Porterfield will give you his recommendations as to the very best placement for you.

What makes MemoryGel™ breast implant material special — important for you? This type of breast implant material  holds together uniformly (no leaking) while still retaining the natural give of breast tissue. It does this because of a cohesive, gelatin-like substance that acts as a solid rather than a liquid.

Mentor’s silicone gel-filled breast implants come in a variety of profiles and sizes. All currently available MemoryGel breast implants have either a textured shell or smooth surface shell. Ask Dr. Porterfield which one would be best for you. Dr. Porterfield and his staff will thoroughly discuss the sizes, shapes, and textures that would be best suited for your needs. You’ll see a number of before and after photos to help in your selection.

WHAT GIVES THE BREAST IT’S SHAPE?
The breast consists of milk ducts and glands, surrounded by fatty tissue that provides its shape and feel. Situated beneath the breast are muscles. Certain factors may cause the skin to stretch. This then may cause the breast to droop or sag. These factors include pregnancy (when milk glands are temporarily enlarged), rapid weight loss, and the effects of gravity as you age.

WHAT CAN DR. PORTERFIELD DO FOR YOU?
It is important to realize that implants are used to make the breast larger.  However, the implants alone may not adequately lift the breast, or correct the effects of pregnancy, weight loss, or skin stretching. It is important to discuss with Dr. Porterfield your hopes and wishes for your best look. Based upon your wishes and his expertise, Dr. Porterfield may suggest additional procedures at the time of the breast augmentation, such as a breast lift to improve shape.

THIS IS A MOST PERSONAL CHOICE.
With this most personal of surgeries - it is important to have the very best and the most personalized care available. At Dr. Porterfield’s office, we take the very best care of our patients. Please call us for your free consultation. We are here to help you.

I have just scheduled another appointment for a patient who is interested in the new SelectScan laser by LaserThight(tm).  She will be seeing Dr. Porterfield to learn more about this fractionated resurfacing laser with minimal downtime.  We discussed how pleased we are with the results of this new procedure and how our patients love their new look.  We are seeing that this procedure not only helps with the fine lines and wrinkles, but it will also address the deeper lines that often require more in depth treatment (such as crows feet, frown lines and the lines around your mouth).
Susie Jones, Patient Counselor