Breast Augmentation: Saline or Silicone, Which One Is Best For Me?

Nov 23
08:52

2010

Anna Woodward

Anna Woodward

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This article discusses the pros and cons of saline and silicon implants. Read on to learn more about breast augmentation surgery.

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Breast augmentation surgery is one of the more popular cosmetic surgeries going. Most women are familiar with their options if they are considering this type of surgery. Your choices generally fall into 2 options,Breast Augmentation: Saline or Silicone, Which One Is Best For Me? Articles which include either saline implants or silicone implants. Both have certain advantages and disadvantages and one that may be right for you, may not be the right one for someone else. Ultimately your choice is going to come down to a variety of factors including your breast size and body type, how large you want to go, how small you want the incision to be, and your expectations.

Silicone implants of course were once in the news and banned by the FDA for a while because of a suspected link to health problems that the leaking silicone implants were causing among various women. The FDA lifted that ban after no links could be proven between the health problems and the silicone implants. However as silicone implants made their long waited re-entry into the cosmetic world of choices, their use also came with a recommendation that women who opted for this material have a yearly MRI preformed to ensure their implants have not begun a silent leak. If discovered, the implant would need to be removed and replaced. This can be a cost consideration that women who opt for silicone implants would need to be aware of since an MRI can run into the thousands and may or may not be covered under certain insurance providers.

Saline implants are often chosen because any leak would be instantly noticeable with a rapidly decreased breast and the saline itself cannot harm the body if it does leak. Since the leak can be detected there would be no need for a costly MRI to be done to monitor your implants. This should be taken into consideration when you make your ultimate decision, especially if money for future medical care is tight.

Saline implants can also be filled once they are implanted into the breast so the incision to insert them would not need to be as large as it would need to be for a pre-filled silicone implant.

Some women prefer silicone with all of its potential complications because they feel more like real breast tissue and move more realistically. However this seems to come down to a personal preference, as many women who choose saline are just as happy with the feel and texture of their saline implants as women with silicone implants are.

If you are considering breast augmentation surgery you should do your own research and address your concerns and expectations with your doctor during your initial consultation to ensure you ultimately make the right decision for you, based on the facts and not on unfounded rumors or fears.