Single lumen (shell) implant that is prefilled by the manufacturer with a set amount of silicone gel. There are no valves with this type of implant and the volume of silicone cannot be adjusted.
Double lumen implant that is composed of two shells. The inner lumen is prefilled by the manufacturer with a set amount of silicone gel. The outer lumen contains a valve that is filled with saline through a valve during surgery. Adjustments to the volume of saline in the outer shell cannot be made following completion of surgery.
Double lumen with an outer shell that is prefilled by the manufacturer with a set amount of silicone gel. The inner shell is filled with saline during surgery through a valve. This type of implant allows for adjustment of the amount of saline in the inner shell after surgery.
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