Silicone vs Saline

2010-08-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

From 1991 until just recently, I rarely used silicone implants because they were generally unavailable (except as part of a restrictive study), and because I felt that Saline was safe, reasonably effective, and predictable. When the Silicone gel implants recently returned to the market, I had my reservations, and felt it would be prudent to wait and see how the overall experience with them evolved. I have now become convinced that they are not only "safe" but are less likely to have complications.

Certainly, the filler material has a lot to do with the implant shell longevity, and the gel keeps the shell from wrinkling as strongly, so there is less mechanical stress that could result in a hole. The long term studies have not shown any increase in the incidence of capsular contractures or other complications.

Silicone gel-filled implants tend to be much softer and the physical characteristics are softer and more natural than the saline-filled. This is especially important in the woman who has very thin tissue coverage.

So overall, the reliability, safety and softness make them my implant of choice.

Breast Implant Differences

Silicone vs Saline