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Breast Augmentation With Silicone or Saline: How To Choose?4 min read

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When faced with choosing between saline or silicone breast implants, women ask themselves—which one is safer? Both implants are FDA approved, and both have proven to be safe for the past decades. However, some differences between them may sway your decision either way.

In this article, we will compare two of the most popularly implanted breast implants to help women understand their safety better so they can make an informed choice.

What Is a Silicone Breast Implant?

A silicone breast implant consists of a silicone elastomer shell filled with viscous silicone gel. They come in various sizes and shapes and can be either textured or smooth. Their effects last for an average of 10 years. Silicone breast implants have been around for a long time and are one of the most popular implants.

What Is a Saline Breast Implant?

A saline breast implant consists of a silicone shell filled with sterile salt water. They also come in different sizes and shapes and can be textured or smooth. The effects last for an average of 10 years as well.

Saltwater is a natural substance that is found in the human body. When implants are filled with saline, it is similar to the water that makes up our bodies. This means that there is no risk of adverse reactions or problems with the implant due to the saline filling. In fact, if a saline implant ruptures, the salt water will be absorbed by the body, and no harm will come to the woman.

Pros and Cons to Silicone or Saline Breast Implants

One of the most notable differences between saline and silicone implants is that silicone breast implants are much more popular than saline ones. This popularity may be due to the fact that they have been around for much longer, having first appeared in 1962. Even today, you can find plenty of women who will tell you how happy they were with their choice of the silicone implant over saline.

On the other hand, there are some advantages to choosing saline implants as well. For example, because both types of implants behave similarly in the body during their lifetime, many plastic surgeons claim that there isn’t a significant difference in terms of safety or risks between them. Furthermore, saline implants are often much cheaper than their silicone counterparts, making them an attractive option for those looking to save money.

Which of These Two Breast Implants Feels the Most Natural?

If you are concerned about the aesthetic look of your implants, it may help to know that silicone breast implants have a more natural feel than saline ones. Saline implants will move around slightly inside the implant shell, whereas silicone implants are more sturdy and secure. If movement bothers you or prefers a firmer, more natural-looking implant, then silicone is likely the right choice for you.

If you’re still not sure which type to go with, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Phillip Chang of Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center about how he can demonstrate both types of implants in person during an examination before deciding which one to choose.

Saline vs. Silicone Implants: Which One Is Safer?

If you are concerned about the aesthetic look of your implants, it may help to know that silicone breast implants have a more natural feel than saline ones. Saline implants will move around slightly inside the implant shell, whereas silicone implants are more sturdy and secure. If movement bothers you or prefers a firmer, more natural-looking implant, then silicone is likely the right choice for you.

If you’re still not sure which type to go with, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Phillip Chang of Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center about how he can demonstrate both types of implants in person during an examination before deciding which one to choose.

Which of These Two Implants Is Better?

Breast implants have been around for decades and help many women to feel more confident with themselves. When it comes to silicone or saline, either type of implant has its own benefits and downsides, but overall, both implants are safe!

Invitation

Would you like to know if you are an ideal candidate for a Breast Augmentation? We invite you to simply come in for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Chang or one of the cosmetic laser and injection nurses to explore whether you would make a good candidate. To find out more whether Aesthetica can help you, contact us online or at 703-729-5553 to arrange an appointment. Dr. Phillip Chang is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Northern Virginia near Leesburg, Virginia and an expert in a wide variety of cosmetic treatments.

NOTE: We don’t take insurance or work with insurance companies. Patients pay for the surgery upfront and we provide them with a superbill, and other documents they may need to apply for reimbursement.

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