Silicone Implants: How Do They Read on a Body Composition Scale?

asked 1 year ago by Autodidact in Half Moon Bay
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: silicone implant, fat, measurements, muscle, visceral fat, water

Hi, I just purchased a scale that measures fat, visceral fat, muscle, and water (as well as total weight). Since I have silicone breast implants, I'd like to know which of these categories my implants would fall into. That is, would they show up as fat, visceral fat, muscle, or water?

The scale uses electrical impedance. Thanks. I thought the group of plastic surgeons on Realself would be the best place to find the answer to my question.

2 answers to Silicone Implants: How Do They Read on a Body Composition Scale?

Breasts Implants and Body Composition Scale?

Thank you for the interesting question. I did not know the answer to your question and checked with one of the breast implant manufacturers science departments. They also were unsure stating that it likely would depend on the type of scale used. I will keep researching. Please let me know if you find the answer at info@pousti.com.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon