Silicone or Saline Implants?

I'm a 48 y/o woman, 5'3 150lbs...hoping to lose another 25lbs. I am scheduled for a mommy make-over and am still indecisive about whether to go with Silicone or Saline and considering 450-500cc implants. I am aware of the pros and cons for each, however, I'm wondering which one's would give my breasts the best results. My doctor is going under the muscle for the procedure. Any advice/opinions will be greatly appreciated.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by beatlesgirl in Orange County, CA

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Silicone vs. Saline: Silicone Wins Every Time!

Last week, I had a patient who I did a breast augmentation on 12 years ago call me in tears because her right breast deflated while she was at a party. Saline implants have an expiration date. The trouble is we don't know when that expiration date is. The valve is usually the problem, and there are no valves on silicone implants. Today's silicone implants are a semi solid or soft solid substance, therefore total deflation is impossible. Silicone implants are... more

Saline/silicone - you will be happy with either, but do you need a lift?

Saline versus silicone? Keep in mind you will be happy with either and when the implant is under the muscle and you have some of your own breast tissue (you do), the difference in feel characteristics is small. Usually I use saline implants in this situation simply because there is negligible advantage in using silicone gel and it is more expensive. The more important question is whether you need a lift. You have significant asymmetry and your nipple level is... more

Breast implant choice for mommy makeover

Silicone implants tend to have a more natural feel than saline, however they have a higher cost. Looking at your photos, you may also require a periareolar lift at the time of you breast augmentation to give you the best shape possible. 500 cc is a large implant, discuss this further with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

Best Implant Choice

Based on the photo you provided, I recommend silicone gel implants placed under the muscle. Silicone gel implants will help achieve a more natural feel and look. It's difficult to say but you may need a breast lift as well and if you are continuing to lose weight, I would HIGHLY recommend that you lose the weight first and then go in for consultations because the procedure may change depending on how your breasts change with the weight loss. Clear communication with your plastic... more