ARION

In 1965 DOCTOR H.G. Arion, plastic surgeon and physician, invented the first inflatable prosthesis in the world. Since then, millions of women took advantage from this innovation. To this inventive genius and passionate, it was necessary to add rigor, method, creativity and perfection. It is the sum of these values that is met in every single implant today and that makes Laboratoires Arion a reference of high level to the professionals of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

MONOBLOCS HYDROGEL CMC

Completely biocompatible and biodegradable filler

MONOBLOC SILICONE

Using medical silicone for long term implanatations

IMPLANTS MAMMAIRES

Breast implants differ from one another in terms of five features. Generally speaking, a breast implant consists of a covering made of a silicone elastomer which is filled with a substance which may be more or less gelatinous.

The characteristic features are:

• Size
• Shape
• Texture of the covering
• Filler
• Profile

All these features should be discussed with your surgeon to identify the implant that best suits your wants, needs and morphology.

Round
The influence of gravity tends to diminish the curve of the upper breast, making the chest look flatter and less full. This type of implant fills out the existing mammary tissue by augmenting the volume, especially higher up, giving the breast a more domed shape.

Anatomical (drop-shaped) implant
This implant has a more natural shape that imitates the body’s original curves. The implant fills out the existing mammary tissue with subtle augmentation of the upper part and more marked augmentation lower down.

Texture of the covering

Implants can be smooth, textured or micro-textured.

A special process may be carried out to make the surface a little rough to promote adhesion to surrounding tissue. Such adhesion prevents rotation of an anatomical implant and has an impact on the development of capsular contraction. A textured implant may require a longer incision because it is more difficult to insert. This can oblige the surgeon to exert more force, which exacerbates the risk of damaging the implant and may reduce its lifetime.

Factors like the position of the implant, its size and the amounts of skin and tissue covering it can affect how it feels on palpation, e.g. prepectoral implants tend to be more palpable than retropectoral ones.

Filler

Arion breast implants can be filled with different substances.
The silicone gel used in MONOBLOC® silicone SoftOne® implants is viscous, i.e. it is not liquid so it will remain stable and keep its shape even if the covering ruptures. Its viscosity makes its consistency close to that of the mammary gland tissue.

The aqueous gel used in MONOBLOC® Hydrogel CMC implants is made of cellulose and normal saline. It is soluble in water and radio-transparent, making it more compatible with screening for and diagnosing mammary disease. Its viscosity also makes its consistency close to that of mammary gland tissue.
Aqueous CMC gel is currently the only alternative filling substance between silicone and normal saline.

Profile

An implant’s profile will depend on its frontward projection from the chest wall.

Round MONOBLOC® silicone implants are available in Low, High and Extra-High profiles

The Laboratoires Arion, in case of loss of integrity of the implant envelope meaning a re-operation, replace the damaged implant free of charge, and possibly contribute to the operation charges according to the conditions of the Arion Serenity Pack.

Using medical silicone for long term implanatations, complying with ISO 14949 and approved by FDA

Implants with CE marking certified 10 years ago by G-MED, French notified body recognised internationally for its serious work

Autogenous welding of occlusion disc with the envelope to ensure the lowest possible rupture rate

Barrier layer in the envelopeto prevent the silicone oils from being diffused in the body