foubelle wrote:kwell: but i thought goretex allows your cells to grow into and ground it as well? can someone please clarify?
Foubelle,
Gortex implants are porous, so the body's tissue can grow into it which helps to keep the implant from migrating. The implant is soft and flexible, allowing it to be molded into certain shapes prior to placement into the soft tissue. In addition, the implants can be removed if desired, allowing you to choose whether or not your implants are permanent. That is why it is alot MORE expensive than Silicone which is "DEAD" (tissues cannot grow around or into it) so it tends to come shift, change shape etc with time or accidents etc...Besides, because it is so hard, it is very noticeable from the outside if not shaped and/or implanted properly- the nose tip is the worst especially those "L" shape implants because the pressure at the end is too great. My sister's tip has thin out within a year!!! Anyway, hers look very unnatural but she can live with it..... LOL
With Mephor, it is harder to remove once it stablises with our own tissues.