Whats the difference between saline implants vs. silicone implants?
Since 1992, when silicone breast implants were taken off of the American market, the vast majority of breast implants have been saline (salt water). This saline fluid is exactly the same as you would be given through an I.V. if you were dehydrated, or going to have anesthesia, and is generally not going to be harmful to the body. Silicone has recently come back on the American market and is available to some patients, but only under certain circumstances. You may want to ask your doctor if you are a candidate for silicone gel. Saline Implants PROS – Less perceived risks. No auto-immune disease controversy. Possible lower rate of capsular contracture than with silicone implants. CONS – Feel. No Saline implant will ever feel quite as nice as silicone gel. This is more important in thin women with minimal body fat and breast tissue to cover the implant. Silicone Implants PROS – Feel. Silicone implants usually look and feel more natural than saline implants. CONS – Controversy regarding pe
