Silicone Breast Augmentation with a Surgeon Who Mostly Does Saline?

asked 1 year ago by San Diego9999 in San Diego, CA
Latest answer by Christine Sullivan, MD
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Tags: saline implants, silicone implant

I found a board certified plastic surgeon who I really like in all regards with the exception that his practice is 80% saline and 20% silicone. He does approximately 16 breast augmentations per month and so with that high number he does a fair amount of silicone but still mostly saline. Is the art & technique of placing silicone and saline very different? Should I be at all concerned if I decide to go with him since I will be in the minority of what he normally does?

10 answers to Silicone Breast Augmentation with a Surgeon Who Mostly Does Saline?

Saline vs Silicone

If your potential surgeon is Board Certified and you feel comfortable, saline and silicone numbers should not make a difference. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeon uses more saline than silicone implants. Important issue?

Aside from reputation and credentials, it is important that you feel comfortable with the plastic surgeon who will be performing your breast augmentation. The plastic surgeon that you mentioned appears to have substantial experience with both saline and silicone breast implants according to the numbers that you stated. Therefore, it is irrelevant which implant that he uses more. Technically, the procedures are essentially identical. Good luck!

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Silicone Breast Augmentation with a Surgeon Who Mostly Does Saline?

If you are happy with the surgeon, then you should get good results whether you choose saline or silicone, as it sounds like he has plenty of experience. Good luck!

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drbandy.com

Breast implant surgeon

Based on what you say, your surgeon should be able to help you regardless if you want saline or silicone implants. If you feel comfortable him, then the types of implants he uses are not much of an issue.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Silicone Breast Implants or Saline Breast Implants

If your plastic surgeon does perform silicone breast implants then that means he or she feels comfortable doing so. There are things some plastic surgeons don't feel comfortable doing. For instance, I do not and will not perform breast augmentation using extremely large implants that can look unnatural and potentially cause problems in the future. If this is your only concern and you feel great about your plastic surgeon go ahead and proceed with your breast augmentation surgery.... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

Implant Surgeon

If your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeon and you feel comfortable with him/her and you like his before/after pictures, then you've found your surgeon. The percentage mixture of Saline/Silicone Gel should not make any difference. Best of luck.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Implant surgeon

If your surgeon gets good reults and you are happy with him, then he should be fine with silicone even though he does more saline implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Choose your surgeon based on results and experience.

Weather the surgeon does more saline or silicone implants does not mean he/she is not experienced or good at silicone. A lot of patients prefer saline implants over silicone for many reasons, primarily the price difference. The best thing to do is to ask to see before and after photographs so you can see their work. Make your decision based upon the results you see.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Saline vs silicone breast implants-surgeon preference

If you found a plastic surgeon that performs a high volume of breast augmentations, it should not matter much that the surgeon prefers saline. The technique is quite similar for both types of implants and you should expect similar results with each. What you need to determine is why does your surgeon do 80% saline and 20% silicone. Is this being driven by the surgeon or by the patients? For example, I perform about 80% silicone and 20% saline. This choice is being... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Silicone Breast Augmentation with a Surgeon Who Mostly Does Saline?

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