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Are Saline and Silicone's Implants Shells the Same Thing?

asked 1 year ago by girlyouknow in California
Latest answer by Randy Proffitt, MD
Question viewed 305 times
Tags: female, saline implants, silicone implant

Are saline and silicone's outershell the same thing? i know saline has a silicone shell filled with saline water, so does the silicone implants have the same thing?

12 answers to Are Saline and Silicone's Implants Shells the Same Thing?

Silicone vs Saline Implants: Are the shells the same ?

Thanks for the question. The shells are similar in the sense that they are both made of silicone. However, the gel implant shell tends to be a little thicker than that of the saline implant. Additionally, the gel implants shells have no valves as compared to the saline implants. For further information, visit the Mentor and Allergan websites, as they are rich with details and specifics about the implants. Warmest Regards, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S. ... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Implant shells are the same

Each manufacturer makes the shells for their implants, whether saline or silicone. Obviously the saline implant has a valve in it also. That is the only difference.

Randy Proffitt, MD
Mobile Plastic Surgeon

New silicone and saline implant shell

An experienced surgeon can recommend what is most attractive and best for you. But yes, the implant shells are the same in both saline and new silicone implants.

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

The Same

Yes. The outer shell of the two types of implants are virtually identical except for the valve which is present in the outer shell of a saline filled implant and which is absent in a silicone gel filled implant.

George Sanders, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants

The shell of saline and silicone gel implants are similar but not exactly the same. The shell of the silicone implants are essentially "thicker" than it's saline counterpart.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Saline and silcone implants both have a silicone outer shell

The outer walls of the silicone and saline implants are both made from a silicone elastomer. The structures and composition are slightly different but they are essentially the same.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant shell

Silicone and saline implants have essentially the same outer shell and the reaction to the body should be similar.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

The cover on the saline and silicone implant are very similar

Both the saline and silicone implants depend on a silicone rubber elastomer shell which is very similar in both implants. The silicone rubber, not to be confused with silicone gel, is semipermeable. This means that the water molecules actually move in and out of the saline implant in 'circulation' with your body. The salt molecules are too big and say inside. In the case of a silicone gel implant, the silicone rubber will allow a certain amount of silicone bleed, though this has... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Silicone and Saline Breast Implants Both Have Silicone Shell

Basically the answer is yes and no. The gel implants silicone shell is different in three ways. It is thicker, polarized and valveless. However it is made of silicone like the saline implants. Silicone gel breast implants have a more engineered shell that is trilaminate with a polarized inner shell and a hydrophobic outer shell. The shell on the gel implants are also slightly thicher as well. Other differences include the abscence of a fill valve... more

Charles Perry, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Implant shells

Yes, the outside envelope or shell for saline and silicone implants are essentially the same thing.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Are Saline and Silicone's Implants Shells the Same Thing?

Regarding: "Are Saline and Silicone's Implants Shells the Same Thing? Are saline and silicone's outer shell the same thing? i know saline has a silicone shell filled with saline water, so does the silicone implants have the same thing?" Silicone can be made into hard blocks, thin sheets and various thickness gel like fluids. The silicone elastomer used for encasing the filler (either silicone gel or salt water) is pretty much the same for both implants but has... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Shell for implants

The outside casing for both saline and silicone gel implants are basically the smae. The main difference of the saline implants is that is has a fill valve.