Are Saline implants safer?

Dear Nicolesbox,
there have been numerous studies on the safety and efficacy of silicone breast implants. The FDA has approved them to be safe and breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States every year. Implants are much different than they used to be with rigorous testing and cohesive gel. I can't tell you how happy my breast augmentation patients have been with their implants.
I would recommend a consult with a plastic surgeon to go over all of your concerns. Saline implants are also a perfectly good option if you are still concerned and are less expensive.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The question of whether or not breast implants are “safe” has largely been answered in the affirmative since there are millions of women the world over who are pleased with their implants and in excellent health, enjoying the benefits they have derived. That said, there remain unanswered questions as to whether or not certain women develop some sort of systemic immune reaction to the presence of a foreign body.

You are correct that the shell of a slime implant is indeed made of silicone, just as the very same shell is for silicone gel filled implants. The saline filled implants, however, do offer some women peace of mind that there is no gel that can leak, even though it remains unproven that there is any medical danger whatsoever to silicone gel.
There are two types of saline filled implants
available today: the traditional saline filled Mentor or Allergan implants, or the newer IDEAL implant which is rapidly gaining popularity with patients and plastic surgeons alike.!

The good news is that many women enjoy the benefits of breast implants, regardless of type of fill. All implant shells, however, are comprised of silicone. Ultimately there is a risk benefit calculation that you have to make. Seek out the advice of one or more board certified plastic surgeons whose aesthetics seem to align with your own, and with whom you feel you are in good hands. Best of luck to you.