Boca Raton Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgery
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Breast Implant Options - Silicone Gel vs. Saline
Silicone Gel Breast Implants
Advantages
- Silicone gel implants feel more like natural breast tissue
- Silicone implants are less likely to cause the skin around the breast to ripple
- Silicone gel implants are available in a variety of sizes, profiles, and textures
- Lifetime replacement guarantee from the manufacturer
Disadvantages
- Silicone breast implants come pre-filled, meaning that the exact volume must be determined before surgery
- Because silicone breast implants are pre-filled, the incision will be slightly longer to allow for insertion of the implant
- If a silicone breast implant ruptures (which is less likely with contemporary silicone implants because of the multi-layered shell), silicone is not absorbed by the body
- Silicone gel implants are not available for women under the age of 22
Saline Breast Implants
Advantages
- Saline breast implants are filled after they are inserted so that exact volume can be customized during surgery
- If a saline implant ruptures, the saline (salt water) filling is safely absorbed by the body
- Saline implants are available for women of all ages
- Saline implants are available in a variety of sizes, profiles, and textures
Disadvantages
- Saline implants are not as soft or natural-feeling as silicone gel implants
- Saline breast implants are more likely to cause the skin to ripple around the breast
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