The foundation of a quality breast augmentation is built on the type of breast implant you choose for your surgery. Mr Gwanmesia will review your breast implant options during your consultation and help guide you through the decision-making process. Physical factors such as body frame, tissue thickness, and chest width, in addition to your personal wants and desires, will help inform us as to what may be the best breast implant choice for your surgery. Other factors such as ideal incision location, breast implant positions, and goal breast size will also impact your final decision.
Material & Shape
Saline
- Silicone shell filled with a saltwater solution
- Comes in both round and anatomical shapes
- Comes in both smooth and textured surfaces
Silicone
- Silicone shell filled with a cohesive silicone gel
- Comes in both round and anatomical shapes
- Comes in both smooth and textured surfaces
Incision Options
Saline
Incisions can be smaller in size because saline breast implants are inserted empty and filled in the breast pocket.
- Inframammary
- Periareolar
- Transaxillary
- Transumbilical (TUBA)
Silicone
Incisions tend to be larger depending on the size of the pre-filled silicone breast implant used.
- Inframammary
- Periareolar
- Transaxillary
Sizing Options
Saline
- Customizable once in the breast pocket by adding or removing liquid
Silicone
- A wide variety of sizes and profile options
Benefits
Saline
- Easy to diagnose breast implant ruptures
- Saline leakage isn’t harmful to the body
- Less costly option
Silicone
- Best simulates the look and feel of natural breast tissue
- Less prone to surface irregularities, especially if placed under the muscle
- Highly cohesive options make you less likely to have a silicone leak
Drawbacks
Saline
- Doesn’t feel as natural to the touch
More prone to visible wrinkles and ripples
Silicone
- Requires an MRI to identify breast implant leaks
- Can develop visible breast implant edges when placed under thin breast tissue or if the implant is too large
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