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

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.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Autodidact in Burlingame, CA

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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.

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

Maybe you should buy another Body Composition Scale south of you in the LA area where the amount of intracorporeal Silicone in the people is way above the national average. I hear the scales there DO separate body components into fat, muscle, bone, silicone, Democrat and Republican..Just joking. You definitely have us stumped. I was never asked this question before and I am intrigued. I do know the density of silicone gel is 97% that of water. But I am not... more