Natrelle Breast Implants in Des Moines
Natrelle is an established breast implants line from Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, with hundreds of combinations across implant size, projection, and gel cohesivity. At Des Moines Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Robbins offers Natrelle breast implants for patients who want proven technology, a wide range of aesthetic outcomes, and a consultation-driven selection process built around their anatomy and goals.
Natrelle Breast Implants Overview
The Natrelle line is one of the most-selected breast implants families among U.S. plastic surgeons, known for the breadth of its selection variables. The line includes both silicone gel and saline options, with the INSPIRA collection offering five projection profiles and three levels of gel cohesivity (Responsive, SoftTouch, and Cohesive, often referred to as gummy bear breast implants). This range means the Natrelle breast implants selection process is genuinely customized rather than a choice between two or three defaults, with the final decision built around your anatomy, tissue coverage, and aesthetic goals.
How Natrelle Implants Work
Natrelle breast implants combine a smooth silicone shell with either saline fill or cohesive silicone gel fill. Silicone options use varying levels of gel cohesivity, described by Allergan on a scale of Responsive (softest, most natural movement) to Cohesive (firmest, best shape retention). Higher-cohesivity gels are designed to hold their form and reduce the appearance of rippling, particularly in patients with thinner tissue coverage. The Intrashield barrier shell is an Allergan-patented design intended to support long-term implant integrity. Saline breast implants are inserted empty and filled during placement, which typically allows for a smaller incision than pre-filled silicone.
Benefits of Natrelle Implants
The strength of the Natrelle breast implants line comes down to precision fit. With five projection profiles across silicone and saline options and three levels of gel cohesivity within the INSPIRA collection, the selection process can be dialed to your body rather than compressed into a smaller catalog. That precision matters most in the specifics. A patient with mild breast asymmetry can be fitted with different profiles on each side rather than accepting a compromise size. A patient who prioritizes greater shape retention may prefer a higher-cohesivity gel. A patient replacing an older implant can select a modern equivalent without changing manufacturer platforms mid-journey.
Am I a Good Candidate for Natrelle Implants?
Three patient profiles gravitate toward Natrelle breast implants. The research-driven patient has spent time comparing manufacturers and values Natrelle’s long clinical track record. The revision patient, often coming from an older-generation implant, wants continuity with an established manufacturer rather than starting over on an unfamiliar platform. The patient with meaningful breast asymmetry needs the ability to choose different profiles on each side rather than accepting a single compromise. A good candidate is in generally good health with realistic expectations, and our team reviews health history, smoking status, and breast sagging during consultation to help determine if Natrelle is the right fit. Candidacy is confirmed during your one-on-one consultation.
What To Expect Before, During, and After Natrelle Implants
Understanding each stage of the process makes the decision easier and the recovery smoother. From your first consultation through your final follow-up, our team walks you through what to expect, when, and why so you feel prepared throughout your journey.
What To Expect Before
The process begins with a consultation to review your medical history, evaluate your anatomy, and discuss your goals. You will see multiple Natrelle breast implants options in person, including different fill types, projections, and cohesivity levels, and preview how each may look on your body using our Vectra 3D Imaging System. Pre-surgical instructions typically include pausing certain medications and supplements, avoiding nicotine, and arranging transportation home along with someone to help for the first day or two. You will leave with written guidance, a clear cost estimate, and time for remaining questions.
What To Expect During
Natrelle breast implants surgery is performed under general anesthesia in our accredited on-site surgical suite and typically takes one to two hours. Incisions are placed in the inframammary fold, around the areola, or in the armpit depending on your anatomy and preference. The implants are positioned either behind the breast tissue or beneath the chest muscle, with placement chosen to match your goals. Saline options are inserted empty and filled during placement, which typically allows for a smaller incision than pre-filled silicone. You return home the same day with a supportive garment.
What To Expect After
Mild swelling, soreness, and tightness are expected during the first one to two weeks. Most patients return to desk work within five to seven days and resume light activity around the same time. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be paused for four to six weeks. A supportive garment is worn during early recovery to help the breast implants settle into position. Follow-up appointments are scheduled during the first few weeks to monitor healing. Final results continue to refine over the following months as swelling fully resolves and the tissues settle.
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