How to choose between silicone breast implants and saline breast implants?

Silicone and saline implants are both safe for human use and will achieve your desired results of fuller, more shapely or more symmetric breasts. The FDA requires that patients be at least 22 years old to have silicone implants, but overall it is ultimately your choice. Saline implants are great for patients... more

There are advantages and disadvantages of both silicone gel and saline implants.   The main advantages of saline implants is that they cost less and can be placed through a somewhat shorter in decision than silicone gel implants. Another advantage of saline implants is that they do offer a greater... more

There are definitely differences. The bottom line is if you want a better feel, Silicone gel implants are the choice. If you are concerned about cost, then Saline implants are the choice. Here are some more details. Incision - Saline is less than silicone (1.5in vs 2in) - silicone implants are prefilled and... more

Advantages of saline Less expensive (about $1000 less) Adjustability Shorter scar (my scar is 1" long) No silent ruptures - if they deflate/ rupture, there is no guessing or worrying More volume choices - based on the patients optimal implant diameter and choice of implant size Can be used in women... more

First of all, you need to meet with highly qualified American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeons.  They will help you understand the differences between saline and silicone implants so you can feel comfortable with your choice. The implants share the same silicone outer shell and are just filled... more

Saline implants: the basics Saline implants remain very popular in my practice, and here’s why: saline implants of a moderate (and in my opinion, appropriate) volume look and feel natural.  The implant sizes I most commonly use blend in nicely with existing breast tissue, and patient satisfaction is... more

Talk to your doctor. Sometimes, the patient can choose (they will have the same beautiful result with either type of  implant) and sometimes the patient HAS to have silicone gel breast implants to get a nice result. Usually, the patients' who NEED to get silicone gel breast implants are the patients who... more

Hello, Silicone gel  implants are filled with a "jelly like" silicone substance to which the body reacts more over time. They come filled at  one size and are not adjustable in the operating room. Saline implants are more adjustable and this allows better sizing during surgery. Long term... more

The first thing most people don't realize is that both implants have a silicone outer layer. The difference then is what the implant is filled with. Typically saline implants are about 1000 dollars less then silicone. In my office, I have every breast augmentation patient pick up both implants (even if they... more

SALINE SILICONE Adjustable volume Fixed volume Absorbed if ruptured Not absorbed (silent rupture) Rupture is obvious Rupture may require MRI   MRI advised at 3 yrs & every 2yrs FDA... more