Can saline implants give me a natural look and feel?

Implant type – saline or silicone – is one of
the most important topics you’ll discuss during your personal consultation with
your plastic surgeon – be sure he or she is board certified with a demonstrated
expertise in breast surgery. The short answer is that silicone implants – most specifically,
the new Gummy Bears – offer the most natural look (and feel). Here’s some more
detail to guide your decision-making:



Gummy Bears implants represent the latest (and
greatest) advances in silicone implants. They tend to deliver the most natural
outcomes – to the eye and to the touch. Ripples and wrinkling is minimized, as
is the incidence of capsular contracture. In fact, one of the manufacturers of
Gummy Bears (Sientra), offers a two-year warranty against capsular contracture in first-time augmentation patients. This is very notable.



Saline implants are, of course, and option.
While silicone implants prevail in my practice, saline implants are also FDA
approved and can be in the consideration set. As you know, saline implants are
inserted and then filled with fluid once secured in the pocket. Generally
speaking, saline implants are firmer and may be subject to rupture.



A final suggestion for you: most all plastic surgeon websites provide
before-and-after pictures. I encourage you to spend time on the sites of
surgeons you’re considering. LOOK at their silicone and saline implant results.
The work may speak for itself.

Although the choice is a personal one, I would
be a happy to provide some facts about the two different options.

Silicone implants look and feel more natural,
have a lower risk of visible "ripples or wrinkles" and are currently
the more popular choice for patinets. Physicians may recommend silicone
over saline for patients who are very thin or have little breast tissue to help
lessen the visible "ripples or wrinkles". Silicone implants may
be recommended for patients using an over the muscle placement technique.


Saline implants are slightly firmer if
overfilled and hold their "round" shape better often making them a
choice for patients seeking a "fake" look. The saline implants
are filled with fluid that is very safe if "leaked" into the body and
a patient usually immediately knows if they have a rupture or malfunctioning
implant, whereas a silicone implant rupture may be undetectable or require
expensive tests such as a MRI or Mammogram.

Both implants are FDA approved, come in several
different shapes, types and sizes and have been used for years safely on many
patients.

Saline implants can give excellent results for both look and feel. it also depends on the size and shape of the breast that the woman is starting with. The more breast tissue the better it is in order to help cover over the implant. When you go for your consultation you should be presented with both and a surgeon wo will listen to your concerns and help you to make the best choice for you. Good luck.