Do Silicone and Saline Implants Weigh the Same?

July 5, 2009
Asked By:Jane in Jersey in new jersey

I have Becker Breast implants that are not longer available in the US.  They are two-layer implants. The inside layer is saline - outer layer is silicone. Two layers of liquid in a smooth silicone shell. The implants are 1000 cc's. What do the implants themselves weigh? I am hoping to get a reduction. Do Saline and Silicone implants weigh the same, pretty much? Thanks.

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April 30, 2016

Answer: Subtle but definite differences between silicone and saline implants

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Bradley Bengtson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 30, 2016

Answer: Subtle but definite differences between silicone and saline implants

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Bradley Bengtson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 20, 2014

Answer: 1000 CC Implants

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Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 20, 2014

Answer: 1000 CC Implants

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Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 6, 2009

Answer: The difference in weight is negligible

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 6, 2009

Answer: The difference in weight is negligible

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 6, 2009

Answer: Saline and silicone implants

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July 6, 2009

Answer: Saline and silicone implants

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Answer: Silicone Implants Weigh Slightly Less Than Saline Breast Implants.

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Answer: Silicone Implants Weigh Slightly Less Than Saline Breast Implants.

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