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The Feel for Saline and Silicone Implants Too Different to Have Them Both? (photo)

I am getting implant revision surgery in two days. I have saline implants. My breast were not symmetric one is much bigger than the other and the smaller one is encapsulated. My doctor suggested to correct the smaller one with silicone implants b/c he doesnt do saline and says saline shouldnt be done above 400cc and leave the other one alone since we both like how it looks. He says there aint much difference in the feel and appearance but I want to hear more opinions.

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by vanevane in Puerto Rico
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The Feel for Saline and Silicone Implants Too Different to Have Them Both?

Thanks for the question in the attached photographs. For a woman with a fairly large amount of breast tissue and a fairly small implant the difference in field between silicone and saline maybe rather modest. With the amount of breast tissue it looks like you have him the fact that you're considering implant larger than 400 cc I think the feel of a one saline and once silicone implant would be different not that it would be a very unsatisfactory outcome. I would recommend switching... more
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The Feel for Saline and Silicone Implants Too Different to Have Them Both?

Thanks for the interesting question and photos posted. What is of concern to me are the following issues. I have NEVER heard a boarded PS that does not do both saline and or silicone implants - very unusual. Next why not exchange both to different sizes because the new warranties/guarantees are so much better in your favor. Finally in my opinion the silicones are much more of a natural feel. So there are my issues back to you, maybe you need additional in person opinions from boarded PSs in... more
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Breast augmentation, natural feel

There is a bid difference in the feel of a breast augmentation with saline and silicone gel. The gel are much more natural and life-like. I would consider switching over from the saline to the gel. And you will not have to worry about leakage in the future.

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