Patients who come to us for breast augmentation can choose from a variety of options to achieve their desired results. Silicone, saline, or fat graftingβwhich is the best option for you? In this post, we will explain some important differences among the surgeries to help you better understand your options when you come in for a consultation. Silicone implants are filled with silicone gel. Silicone implants are the most widely used implant in the United States and abroad.
Silicone implants are fully FDA-approved for women 22 and older and have been determined to be a safe medical device with a lower risk of rupture than saline implants. Many women prefer silicone implants because they have a more natural look and feel and are less susceptible to rippling or wrinkling.
This feature contains nudity. Please click OK to confirm you are at least 18 years of age and are not offended by such material. As you can see in the pictures above, a wide range of profiles can be achieved with silicone implants, from a natural teardrop shape to a rounder, fuller projection. You can also choose among different levels of silicone gel cohesiveness; some people prefer gel consistency that provides more firmness and projection, while others choose less projection and a softer outcome.
Learn more about how your lifestyle may affect your implant choice in our related blog post. In the rare case of a gel defect, the cohesive silicone filling will remain inside the breast capsule until it is surgically removed.
They are inserted empty and filled once they are in place, allowing surgeons to use a smaller incision. If a saline implant ruptures, the body will naturally and harmlessly absorb the solution inside. Typically, saline implants have a smooth and round shape, and although slightly less expensive, saline implants have become much less common in recent years.
