I was trying on sizers at my pre-op appointment and was between 2 different sizes. She only had 650cc saline and no 600cc saline so she gave me 650cc silicone. She said, "since saline behaves and looks different, 650 silicones will look like 600cc salines". I'm getting saline implants and am curious if this is true? I'm going back on Wednesday to try them on again with my fiancé present. Thank you so much!
Answer: Do Saline implants appear larger than silicone? Saline implants will tend to project more than saline and in my opinion, projection gives most patients the appearance of size. More projection means the breast looks larger. So I tell patients that a larger silicone implant will be necessary to look like a certain size saline. Of course you must take in to account different styles of implants which project differently like moderate or high profile implants.It shouldn't be an issue for you if you are having saline or silicone. It makes a difference when a patient is changing or thinking of changing from one to the other.Best of luck.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW Answer: Do Saline implants appear larger than silicone? Saline implants will tend to project more than saline and in my opinion, projection gives most patients the appearance of size. More projection means the breast looks larger. So I tell patients that a larger silicone implant will be necessary to look like a certain size saline. Of course you must take in to account different styles of implants which project differently like moderate or high profile implants.It shouldn't be an issue for you if you are having saline or silicone. It makes a difference when a patient is changing or thinking of changing from one to the other.Best of luck.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW Answer: Saline larger than silicone implants? A saline or silicone implant of the same volume should give the same enhancement to the breast. It is possible that in the short term (first several months), saline implants may appear larger than silicone implants. Any volume discrepancy in appearance should disappear after several months, since the volumes are the same. Differences in the implant surface (smooth vs. textured), shape(round vs. anatomical), and/or projection(low, moderate or high profile) will contribute to a different look within the breast but if the volumes are the same, the size increase will be the same.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW Answer: Saline larger than silicone implants? A saline or silicone implant of the same volume should give the same enhancement to the breast. It is possible that in the short term (first several months), saline implants may appear larger than silicone implants. Any volume discrepancy in appearance should disappear after several months, since the volumes are the same. Differences in the implant surface (smooth vs. textured), shape(round vs. anatomical), and/or projection(low, moderate or high profile) will contribute to a different look within the breast but if the volumes are the same, the size increase will be the same.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
April 20, 2015
Answer: Sizers look bigger than implants, silicone vs. saline is not the issue If the saline implants are being put behind the muscle, the sizers will look about 40 cc larger than the implants after everything has settled. It is not the saline vs. silicone issue so much as the sizer vs. permanent implant issue.
Helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW April 20, 2015
Answer: Sizers look bigger than implants, silicone vs. saline is not the issue If the saline implants are being put behind the muscle, the sizers will look about 40 cc larger than the implants after everything has settled. It is not the saline vs. silicone issue so much as the sizer vs. permanent implant issue.
Helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
April 19, 2015
Answer: Volume is volume There are different pros and cons to different implants, the most important is the feel and shape. However, volume is volume whether it is silicone or saline. I don't think you would be able to tell the difference from that perspective after your surgery.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW April 19, 2015
Answer: Volume is volume There are different pros and cons to different implants, the most important is the feel and shape. However, volume is volume whether it is silicone or saline. I don't think you would be able to tell the difference from that perspective after your surgery.
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
October 25, 2016
Answer: Implant dimensions vary between sizers and implants 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!
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW October 25, 2016
Answer: Implant dimensions vary between sizers and implants 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!
Helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
