Are CC's the same in saline & silicone? Meaning are they equivalent? (Photo)

Hello. Thanks for your inquiry. One cc of saline is the same as one cc of silicone.   Sometimes we used different sizes based on the Preop sizes.   Also we can add and subtract some fluid to saline implants at the time of surgery to make breasts even.  Good luck 

There are many variables that determine the outcome of breast augmentation with implants. These include the anatomy of the body in the breasts, the pre-existing amount of breast tissue, skin quality, implant types and shapes. The one constant is cubic centimeters (cc). A cc is the same whether it is saline or silicone gel. Another name for a cc is a milliliter. This is a standard unit of measurement.

Of course a CC is a CC, no matter if it's in a saline implant, silicone implant, or in a Pepsi can.  a CC is just a measure of volume, so 400cc of volume is the same in Saline, Silicone, Coffee, or milk.Breast implants are not however compared based on CC only (as patients might think), but more importantly based on dimensions (width, height, and projection).  You will not be able to determine what size implant someone has by looking at their pre-op or post-op picture.It's also possible for two women the same breast cup size to need different implants to achieve a good result, since the space of the breast and the dimensions of the chest might be different, even if the "cup size" is the same.In short, you'd be better of forgetting about CCs and cup sizes, and focusing instead of dimensions, shape, and final goal.

Hello, thanks for your question.  A cc of silicone is the same volume as a cc of saline.  You are correct that each person's anatomy plays a very large role in the final appearance after breast augmentation.

The number of cc's in saline vs silicone is the same, it is a volume measurement. The difference in appearance may be attributed to the location of the implant, the pocket dissection, and the profile of the implant device. Dr. Burnett