Do Saline implants appear larger than silicone?

Hi, I have attched a link that might be helpful...Hi Meghen11. Every breast implant has a diameter and projection, and with shaped implants an additional measurement of height is provided-the sizers will be within millimeters of the actual saline implant.  Saline implants can be filled within approximately a 30-50 cc range depending upon the manufacturer, and this changes dimensions also within a few millimeters. Also, placing an implant with in a sizing bra always makes you appear larger than after an implant is placed under the muscle and other breast tissue. Keep in mind that 50 cc is a matter of tablespoons, not even half a cup.  At best you are getting an approximation when trying on sizers. Be sure to see a board certified Plastic surgeon. Best wishes for a great outcome!

Yes, there is a difference with how silicone gel implants sit on your chest wall (projection) compared to saline implants. Silicone gel implants may "mold" better to your chest cavity and therefore look "smaller" than the comparable size saline implant.  Ultimately, clear communication with your plastic surgeon is important in achieving the desired goals of the patient. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:
1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.
2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful.  For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.
I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.