Comparison of Breast Implants
| Saline | Silicone | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round vs. Shaped |
Round Only |
| Feel | Firm |
Soft, felt to be more natural implant |
| Incision | Small incision, approximately 1 inch. Implant is inserted deflated |
Larger incision, approximately 2-3 inches. Implant is inserted inflated |
| Deflation | Saline absorbed if deflation occurs, deflation is obvious. |
Silicone stays within breast, deflation is not obvious. Women should have a MRI to look for deflation every 3 years |
| Safety | Safe if implants leak, saline is harmlessly absorbed by the body. |
Silicone is safe and does not cause disease. Might cause lumps in breast (granulomas) if silicone has leaked and is present for extended period. |
| Cost | Surgery fees are the same, however, implants are less expensive than silicone to purchase from manufacturer. |
Surgery fees are the same, however, Silicone Implants are more expensive to purchase from the manufacturer. |
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