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Saline Versus Silicone? (Barely 34A)

asked 6 months ago by canary123 in Alexandria, VA
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
Question viewed 238 times
Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, saline implants, silicone implant, A cup, comparison

I am very small, barely a 34A, and am considering implants. I'm 5'5 and 125lbs. For someone my size, I've read it is best to get implants under the muscle because it will keep the breasts looking more "natural". But which is better for someone like me, saline or silicone?

8 answers to Saline Versus Silicone? (Barely 34A)

Breast Implants - Saline Versus Silicone? (Barely 34A)

As always, there are no absolute answers (or else there wouldn't be choices!). What is right for one person may not be for another, and that's part of what you have to do in your research - figure out which issues are most important to you. In general, I find that smooth silicone gel implants under the muscle produce the softest and most natural results, so that's normally what I recommend. Of course, in order to be "natural" you can't go too large -... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Silicone over saline for patients with minimal breast tissue

Thank you for your question. The decision of silicone vs saline is truly up to you. I prefer silicone for patients who have very little breast tissue to cover up the implants as they tend to feel more natural and have a lower risk of rippling. Saline implants are better for patients who have a lot of breast tissue to cover up the implant and their natural tissue will hide the 'sloshy' saline feel. Definitely get your implants under the muscle.

James McMahan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Saline vs silicone

It is a personal choice slaine vs silicone. The silicone usually feels mroe natural. My patients prefer silicon and the majority get them under the muscle.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Which is better... Saline or Silicone??

This is a common question. Most surgeons would agree that silicone implants have a more natural feel, but either option can lead to a great result. At my plastic surgery practice about 80% of the breast implants I place are made from highly cohesive silicone. Silicone implants tend to have less rippling which can be seen in women like yourself with only a small amount of breast tissue. They require a slightly larger incision but otherwise surgery is similar to place them. Since silicone... more

Mahlon Kerr, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation choices

Thank you for your question. There are a number of options for placement of your implant. The choices include sub muscular, sub glandular, dual plane (part sub muscular and part sub glandular, and subfascial. There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to each of these choices. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon can help you determine what is best in your case. In regards to implant choice, most of my patients choose the silicone gel... more

Bill Kortesis, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

www.hunstadcenter.com

Natural Looking Breast Augmentation

One very important issue to consider is implant palpability, i.e. whether you can feel the implant or not when you - or someone else - feels your breast. Both silicone gel and saline implants are soft and generally breast-like. Most surgeons and patients agree, however, that silicone gel breast implants tend to feel more natural than saline breast implants. Because saline is non-viscous, it tends to allow the edges of the implant to collapse and this makes the implant edges more easily... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

Saline Vs. Silicone

This is a very common question. Size matters little. It is important to understand what is most important to you. If you have a fear of silicone (which is actually a very safe inert substance), then go with saline. If a natural look and feel is most important, go with saline. There are other reasons that your BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON can discuss with you but those are usually the main reasons people choose one or the other.

Jacob Freiman, MD
Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon

Saline versus Silicone Breast Implants?

Thank you for the question. It is difficult to give you precise advice without direct examination. However, for patients with your body type I often recommend dual plane ( partially sub muscular), silicone breast augmentations for the most “natural” results. Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts.... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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