When choosing breast implants, many patients prioritise a soft and natural feel, as these factors play a significant role in achieving the desired aesthetic and tactile results.1 POLYTECH implants are designed to provide softness and natural feel while offering safety and durability.
The softness and feel of breast implants
Breast implants are designed specifically to mimic the breast’s naturel feel and softness. They are manufactured using implantable, cross-linked silicone-gel, intended to achieve cohesivity while closely resembling the feel and consistency of the breast tissue.
The silicone-gel cohesiveness (cross-linking) is designed to allow the implant to retain its shape after moderate compression, while offering a soft and supple feel. This balance between softness and structural integrity is achieved through meticulous design and thorough testing.
Different types of implants may vary in their silicone-gel firmness and consistency. It is important to consult your surgeon about the different options for achieving your desired aesthetic goals. Your surgeon also considers your breast tissue natural firmness and shape when choosing the implant type.
POLYTECH provides breast implants samples to our surgeons, so that during consultation you can experience directly how our implants feel to the touch.
POLYTECH offers a wide variety of breast implant options, including round and anatomical, and also B-Lite® lightweight implants. Make sure to consult your surgeons and explain your needs and preferences.

Why breast implants may feel hard
In some cases, patients may notice that their breasts feel firmer than expected post-augmentation, especially during the early stages after surgery. This is often due to the natural post-surgical swelling or the body’s initial adjustment to the implant. These sensations typically subside as the body heals and the surrounding tissues settle.2
POLYTECH’s Microthane® implants – soft in the long term
Additionally, differences in implant types or materials may affect their firmness. For example, polyurethane covered breast implants, such as POLYTECH’s Microthane® implants, will typically feel firmer post-surgery, becoming gradually softer in the first few months after that.3 After that initial period, polyurethane covered implants present long term soft and natural look and feel.4
We encourage you to discuss your preferences and expectations with your surgeon to ensure the best choice for your individual needs.
Understanding Capsular Contracture
Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications associated with breast implants and can lead to a firmer feel over time. This condition occurs when the scar tissue that naturally forms around the implant, tightens. This tightening may cause discomfort and changes in the implant and the breast appearance or feel.
Symptoms of capsular contracture may include firmness, tightness and distortion of the implant. While it is a known risk, and its cause is unknown, the use of specific surfaces and advancements in surgical techniques can significantly reduce the risk. Patients experiencing these symptoms should consult their surgeon promptly for assessment and guidance.
To learn more about capsular contracture and its management, visit our blog post on capsular contracture or explore our FAQ section for detailed answers.
Why Choose POLYTECH?
POLYTECH Health & Aesthetics remains committed to delivering implants that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. With focus on softness, natural feel, and innovative design, POLYTECH implants provide a solution that not only enhances appearance but also support long-term comfort and confidence for patients.
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2. Brown, T., Brown, S. & Murphy, T. Breast Durometer (Mammometer): A Novel Device for Measuring Soft-Tissue Firmness and Its Application in Cosmetic Breast Surgery. Aesth Plast Surg 41, 265–274 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-017-0783-5
3. D. Fleming, 5 - Polyurethane foam covered breast implants, Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery, Woodhead Publishing, 2012, https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857096418.96.
4. Hester TR Jr, Tebbetts JB, Maxwell GP. The polyurethane-covered mammary prosthesis: facts and fiction (II): a look back and a "peek" ahead. Clin Plast Surg. 2001 Jul;28(3):579-86. PMID: 11471963.