In a focused discussion on lightweight implants, Dr Patrick Mallucci (UK) explains why B-Lite® is attracting clinical interest with concise and clear perspectives that are well worth watching. Jump to the segment: Jump to the segment >>
In the video Dr Mallucci describes the practical advantages of a lighter implant for patients and surgeons – notably that reducing implant weight helps lower long-term stress on breast tissue and may reduce weight-related issues such as ptosis.
Key takeaways:
- Patients find reduced implant weight intuitively appealing; surgeons report it matters in shared decision-making. (see Mallucci segment; relates surgeon testimonials on B-Lite).
- B-Lite® implants are engineered to be substantially lighter — up to ~30% less weight than conventional silicone of the same volume — which reduces mechanical load on breast tissues.
- Peer-reviewed evidence and pilot biomechanics data support the rationale: five-year follow-up1 reports favourable safety and satisfaction, and kinematics pilot data2 show reduced dynamic breast motion with lower-mass implants (a plausible mechanism for lower tissue loading and reduced ptosis risk).
References
Govrin-Yehudain O., Calderon N., Govrin-Yehudain J. Five-Year Safety and Satisfaction With the Lightweight Breast Implant. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2022. OUP Academic
Norris M., Jones M., Mills C., et al. The Kinematics of Breasts Implanted With a Reduced Mass Implant: A Pilot Study. (pilot biomechanics paper / Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2019). OUP Academic