Both saline and silicone under the muscle will work

David A. Robinson, MD answers: Do saline breast implants look and feel natural?

I am a small size B and have had two kids. I am looking to get small saline implants maybe 300 - 325 cc's.  I was wanting saline for safety, but I want the natural feel. I will be going under the muscle.

So would saline implants still be OK since I am going under the muscle, or will it look and feel unnatural?


David A. Robinson, MD
7 months ago

When comparing saline vs silicone implants, the advantage silicone implants have is they look and feel more natural than saline implants.  That is not to say saline implants are inferior.  It is a matter of patient comfort and choice.  When either implant is placed under the muscle, I feel the breast assumes a more natural look and feel. 

An important thing to take into account is not choosing an implant  that is to large for your body.  The larger the implant, the greater the possibility the implant looks unnatural, feels firm and you are unhappy with the final result.

Make sure you let your plastic surgeon know your desires and concerns before proceeding with breast augmentation.  This increases the chances you will have a very good result and be happy with your decision. 

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