What is a Breast Implant? A breast implant is a sac (implant shell) of silicone elastomer (rubber), which is surgically implanted under your chest tissues.
Saline-Filled Breast Implants: The saline breast implant is inflated with a saline (salt-water) solution through a valve. Saline is much like the fluid that makes up most of the human body. There are two types/families of implants filled with saline — one referred to as Saline-Filled and the other referred to as Spectrum™ implants. The Saline-Filled family of implants has a self-sealing valve located on the front (anterior) of the implant that is used for filling the device. The Spectrum™ family has a valve on the back (posterior) of the implant that allows saline to be added after surgery (postoperative adjustability). Mentor’s Spectrum implant is a saline-filled breast implant that lets your physician adjust the size of your breasts after your surgery. In a simple office procedure, your physician can change your implant size by either adding or removing saline for up to six months after your surgery. Are There Different Styles of Breast Implants?
Related Questions
- What is a Breast Implant? A breast implant is a sac (implant shell) of silicone elastomer (rubber), which is surgically implanted under your chest tissues.
- Can the silicone shell of a saline breast implant cause silicone toxicity or silicosis?
- Can any silicone from the shell of a saline implant get into the tissues?
