I am having a breast lift with change of implants on sept 21. I am having a hard time deciding between silicone or saline implants. I currently have saline. This is the issue.... I do NOT want a natural looking breast. I was a round, high, firm looking breast. I like the look of a " fake" breast. The saline never fully gave me that look. Will silicone? I can't seem to get a straight answer out of any doctor. I like when the breasts are tight looking and appear to be implants. Thank you
Answer: Saline or Silicone Breasts Implants for "Round, High, Firm" Breasts?
Thank you for the question. As you can imagine, is not possible to provide you with precise advice without direct examination and the full communication of your goals. Below, I will summarize some of the pros/cons of saline versus silicone breast implants for your information. Before I do that, however I find that many patients who are looking for “round, high, firm looking breast” benefit from the use of saline breast implants ( sometimes overfilled). I find that, on the other hand silicone breast implants tend to provide a more “natural” feel and look.
Of course, there are many more variables involved in achieving the breast look/feel that you are trying to achieve; for example, the position of the breast implant pockets on the chest wall will be important in determining where the breast implants "sit". Much of what will be necessary to achieve your goals will depend on your specific anatomy and goals. That is why the physical examination and a full communication of your goals (I prefer the use of goal pictures) is critical.
Some general words regarding the use of saline versus silicone breast implants may be helpful to you:
The type of implant used may Influence the final outcome of the procedure, especially if the patient does not have significant covering breast or adipose tissue. For example, some surgeons feel that silicone implants have a more natural look and feel than saline implants because silicone gel has a texture that is similar to breast tissue. Each patient differs in the amount of breast tissue that they have. If a patient has enough breast tissue to cover the implant, the final result will be similar when comparing saline implants versus silicone gel implants. If a patient has very low body fat and/or very little breast tissue, the silicone gel implants may provide a more "natural" result.
On the other hand, saline implants have some advantages over silicone implants. Silicone implant ruptures are harder to detect. When saline implants rupture, they deflate and the results are seen almost immediately. When silicone implants rupture, the breast often looks and feels the same because the silicone gel may leak into surrounding areas of the breast without a visible difference. Patients may need an MRI to diagnose a silicone gel rupture. Saline implants are also less expensive than the silicone gel implants.
Other differences involve how the breast implants are filled. Saline implants are filled after they’re implanted, so saline implants require a smaller incision than prefilled silicone breast implants.
I hope this helps.
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Thank you for the question. As you can imagine, is not possible to provide you with precise advice without direct examination and the full communication of your goals. Below, I will summarize some of the pros/cons of saline versus silicone breast implants for your information. Before I do that, however I find that many patients who are looking for “round, high, firm looking breast” benefit from the use of saline breast implants ( sometimes overfilled). I find that, on the other hand silicone breast implants tend to provide a more “natural” feel and look.
Of course, there are many more variables involved in achieving the breast look/feel that you are trying to achieve; for example, the position of the breast implant pockets on the chest wall will be important in determining where the breast implants "sit". Much of what will be necessary to achieve your goals will depend on your specific anatomy and goals. That is why the physical examination and a full communication of your goals (I prefer the use of goal pictures) is critical.
Some general words regarding the use of saline versus silicone breast implants may be helpful to you:
The type of implant used may Influence the final outcome of the procedure, especially if the patient does not have significant covering breast or adipose tissue. For example, some surgeons feel that silicone implants have a more natural look and feel than saline implants because silicone gel has a texture that is similar to breast tissue. Each patient differs in the amount of breast tissue that they have. If a patient has enough breast tissue to cover the implant, the final result will be similar when comparing saline implants versus silicone gel implants. If a patient has very low body fat and/or very little breast tissue, the silicone gel implants may provide a more "natural" result.
On the other hand, saline implants have some advantages over silicone implants. Silicone implant ruptures are harder to detect. When saline implants rupture, they deflate and the results are seen almost immediately. When silicone implants rupture, the breast often looks and feels the same because the silicone gel may leak into surrounding areas of the breast without a visible difference. Patients may need an MRI to diagnose a silicone gel rupture. Saline implants are also less expensive than the silicone gel implants.
Other differences involve how the breast implants are filled. Saline implants are filled after they’re implanted, so saline implants require a smaller incision than prefilled silicone breast implants.
I hope this helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Silicone vs saline To achieve the "fake" breast look really depends on the placement, size, and shape of the implant, and can be achieved with either silicone or saline implants. What you want to discuss with your surgeon is getting high profile implants with enough cc's that will get you that "fake" breast look. An experienced board certified plastic surgeon will know how to achieve this look for you, so just make sure your surgeon knows what your goals are for your results.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Silicone vs saline To achieve the "fake" breast look really depends on the placement, size, and shape of the implant, and can be achieved with either silicone or saline implants. What you want to discuss with your surgeon is getting high profile implants with enough cc's that will get you that "fake" breast look. An experienced board certified plastic surgeon will know how to achieve this look for you, so just make sure your surgeon knows what your goals are for your results.
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August 26, 2014
Answer: Silicone vs Saline In terms of how they look and feel, silicone implants are considered to be a more natural-looking option compared to saline implants. Many women believe that silicone implants offer a much softer feel and look more like natural breasts, and are less likely to produce rippling, while saline implants tend to feel hard. Saline implants also are more likely to appear wrinkled or rippled, especially among women who have very little breast tissue of their own.
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Answer: Silicone vs Saline In terms of how they look and feel, silicone implants are considered to be a more natural-looking option compared to saline implants. Many women believe that silicone implants offer a much softer feel and look more like natural breasts, and are less likely to produce rippling, while saline implants tend to feel hard. Saline implants also are more likely to appear wrinkled or rippled, especially among women who have very little breast tissue of their own.
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August 26, 2012
Answer: Saline vs. Silicone - Which One Gives the Less Natural, More Augmented Look?
For the rounder, higher, more augmented look, slight overfilled saline implants fit the bill. One of the reasons I don't like saline implants is because they do give a phony look. The downside of saline implants is they tend to ripple and have a greater chance of deflation. All that being said, if you are looking for round, high, less natural, more surgically done look, then saline implants are the implants for you.
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Answer: Saline vs. Silicone - Which One Gives the Less Natural, More Augmented Look?
For the rounder, higher, more augmented look, slight overfilled saline implants fit the bill. One of the reasons I don't like saline implants is because they do give a phony look. The downside of saline implants is they tend to ripple and have a greater chance of deflation. All that being said, if you are looking for round, high, less natural, more surgically done look, then saline implants are the implants for you.
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October 30, 2019
Answer: "Implant" Look
In general saline implants will tend to give more of an augmented appearance than silicone implants which tend to give a more natural appearance. The experience of your surgeon, however, will determine what he or she is comfortable with. A larger high profile silicone implant will also give an augmented look and if your surgeon is more comfortable with that procedure he will direct you to silicone.
Ask to see before and after photos of the look you are interested in. If you are also having a lift you may have poor tissue elasticity and the look you are after may be present for some time after surgery but it may not last as your skin relaxes and the implants settle.
Thank you for your question and best of luck.
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Answer: "Implant" Look
In general saline implants will tend to give more of an augmented appearance than silicone implants which tend to give a more natural appearance. The experience of your surgeon, however, will determine what he or she is comfortable with. A larger high profile silicone implant will also give an augmented look and if your surgeon is more comfortable with that procedure he will direct you to silicone.
Ask to see before and after photos of the look you are interested in. If you are also having a lift you may have poor tissue elasticity and the look you are after may be present for some time after surgery but it may not last as your skin relaxes and the implants settle.
Thank you for your question and best of luck.
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August 25, 2012
Answer: Saline v. silicone In terms of producing a breast as you have described, I personally think that the profile of the implant will be more important than the implant material. Discuss your desired shape with your plastic surgeon so you are both on the same page.
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Answer: Saline v. silicone In terms of producing a breast as you have described, I personally think that the profile of the implant will be more important than the implant material. Discuss your desired shape with your plastic surgeon so you are both on the same page.
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