Natrelle Inspira silicone vs. saline implants: What's the difference in look and feel?

Silicone implants are softer and smoother (less rippling) than saline implants when you place them on the table side by side.  However, when placed in the body, under the muscle and if the patient has enough skin and fat to cover the implants, I bet you would have a very hard time figuring out which is which.  That is why although silicone implants are 'better' from that standpoint, I ofter tell patients it doesn't matter which implant you get because once they go in you'll have a hard time telling the difference.

There are over 300 types of implants in the inspire line. They offer a key benefit: they are filled more fully, so may cause less rippling. On the other hand, saline has a higher risk of rippling and have a firmer feel than silicone cohesive gel.

This is a great question and there are a number of variables that go into picking the right implant, including most importantly your goals and expectations. But your anatomy, and in particular the amount of breast tissue you have to begin with, plays a large part.  The short answer is that for many patients you can achieve nice result with more than one type of implant, and with the availability of round or anatomic implants, textured or smooth walled implants, the options for patients have increased.  What this means is that it's really important to sit down with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to go over your options in detail and together make a plan that will work best for you.Thanks for the question and good luck!