Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants
After you’ve decided to have breast augmentation, your next decision will likely be between saline and silicone implants. Each patient might have their own personal preferences about each option, but Dr. John LeRoy wants to give you additional information about breast implants to make the best fitting choice.
Brief Overview of Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a safe and practical way to achieve your ideal physical form. It can increase volume for women who have smaller breasts, adjust shape and symmetry as well as supplement areas that have been affected by breast feeding or rapid weight loss. Dr. John LeRoy has safely performed this procedure for decades on many patients with different body types and cosmetic preferences.
Saline Breast Implants
A saline breast implant is made up of a saline solution, surrounded by an outer silicone shell. It’s composed of a sterile salt water solution, so it’s safe for the body to naturally absorb in the very rare case of a leak. This type of implant is FDA approved for women above the age of 18-years-old who have had an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Depending upon your desired outcome, the saline implant can be filled and shaped to accommodate specific body shapes. This illustrates why so many women with breast asymmetry have benefited from this form of augmentation. The customizable element of saline gives patients more flexibility with their choices.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants are FDA approved for women above the age of 22-years-old. A medical grade silicone gel fills the silicone shell instead of saline. They’re firmer and softer than saline, so they tend to feel more like natural breasts. For women who have very little body fat, silicone breast implants work well because they don’t require as much coverage by natural breast tissue.
Between saline and silicone implants, patients have fantastic choices to achieve their ideal breast size and shape. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your in-person consultation, contact our office by calling 404.843.0840 today. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for monthly savings on cosmetic procedures.