Silicone vs. Saline - Which is Safer?

asked 1 year ago by trish1234 in Huntsville, AL
Latest answer by Joe Gryskiewicz, MD
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Tags: saline implants, silicone implant, comparison, safety

I am 5'3 108 lbs and very active. I previously breastfed and brougth me down a cup size. I do not want to be very big but just enough back to fit into my clothes again.

5 answers to Silicone vs. Saline - Which is Safer?

Silicone Saline Breast Implants

Both are safe; they are just different. I use both silicone and saline implants. Silicone gel implants look more natural and feel softer with less chance of visible wrinkling. Studies show sili- cone implants do not increase the incidence of disease or the chances of developing breast or other cancers. The FDA recommends MRI scans to follow gel implants postop. Saline implants, on the other hand, are less expensive. I can insert a saline implant through a smaller incision and can... more

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Saline or silicone?

The type of implant used may determine the final outcome, especially if the patient does not have significant covering breast or adipose tissue. For example, some surgeons feel that silicone implants have a more natural look and feel than saline implants because silicone gel has a texture that is similar to breast tissue. Each patient differs in the amount of breast tissue that they have. If a patient has enough breast tissue to cover the implant, the final result will be similar... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Saline versus silicone implants.

Saline implants are filled with saline water and deflate when ruptured. Silicone “memory gel” implants are pre-filled with silicone and will not leak if ruptured however you will need an MRI if you feel they are ruptured. Silicone are often more natural looking and feel more natural. Saline could also look very natural depending on your natural breast shape and amount of breast tissue. Both are offered in 3 different widths and projections. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Saline vs. Silicone?

The decision of whether or not to use saline or silicone gel implants is really a personal decision. Gel implants are definitely softer and may potentially lead to a more natural look and feel but there are many women that are equally as happy with their results using saline implants. As for safety, they are both equally as safe although recent MENTOR studies have shown greater durability in the silicone gel implants as compared to their saline counterparts. In... more