ShareSaline Breast Implants and Silicone Breast Implants
There are two types of implants: ones that are filled with saline and ones filled with silicone. Saline breast implants contain an outer shell of silicone within which the saline solution is placed. The new and improved silicone breast implants have the same outer silicone shell within which is a new cohesive silicone gel. Unlike the old silicone implants, which were more like a liquid, the new cohesive gel act more like a solid than a liquid holding together uniformly while still retaining the natural give and feel of natural breast tissue. This gelatin is much less likely to leak, rupture or tear as compared to the older traditional silicone implants and, the implant does not leak even when cut in half.
Most plastic surgeons and patients agree that the new silicone gel implants have a more natural feel and are less likely to produce rippling than saline breast implants. The silicone implant, however will require a slightly larger incision to allow placement compared to a smaller incision required for saline.
Shapes and Textures
Saline implants and silicone implants come in a variety of shapes, surface textures, and sizes. Allergan Medical, the makers of Natrelle Breast Implants offer 143 shapes and sizes. Depending on the desired shape you wish to achieve, you and your local plastic surgeon may choose a round or shaped implant. Generally, the larger you want your cup size, the larger the implant the plastic surgeon will consider.
Breast Implant Profiles
Three distinct profiles also exist ranging from moderate profile to moderate plus/mid range to high profile. The moderate profile implant has a wider diameter with the least forward projection whereas the high profile implant has a narrower base diameter and the most forward projection. The moderate plus/mid range profile has, for most, the best in diameter and projection. Your plastic surgeon will help each patient choose the most appropriate size, shape and profile best suited for that individual patient.
The surface texture may also vary from smooth to one of a variety of textured or rough surfaces. Textured implants were originally designed to reduce capsular contracture (firmness and hardening of the tissue which heals around the implant). The textured surface allows tissue in-growth which fixes or adheres the breast implant to the surrounding tissues in a steady position. Since the tissues adhere to the breast implant, it is more likely to feel the ripples or waves which are natural in any implant. The smooth implant however does not adhere to any tissues and is free to move inside the implant "pocket." With a proper size and the proper creation of the implant "pocket," there is less chance of feeling and seeing the implants and a more natural feel and movement of the breast. Each type of surface seems to have certain possible advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading.
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Sandiegoreconstruct 77 days agoGreat commentary on the subject. With all of the interest in getting plastic surgery it's important for patients to have an understanding of what is actually happening during the surgery.
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LillyLake 105 days agoAs a person who used to work for a plastic surgery company, I can say that all of these implants are unsafe. I used to
hold one of these silicone implants in my hand. They look solid, but when they are
teared, the sticky silicone is a very unpleasant substance to touch. And I
definitely don't want my body tissues to contact this mass. Saline implants are not better. If they pop or tear apart inside your body the liquid will run out and you'll be in need of an emergency surgery (we've had these cases).
And which is more important, having implants leads to a ton
of health problems, including cancer. It's just unnatural for our bodies
to have an alien object in it and the body starts to fight it,
rejecting and causing inflammation, rotting and cancer tumors. Nobody talks about it out loud, bur I hope that people will eventually realize it.
Fathermyself 128 days agoWas this article written or reviewed by a doctor? How trustworthy is this information?
It's so good to see that the breast implants industry is being further developed to cater to every person's need and preferences. As for me, whether saline or silicone, both are great, as they have the capacity to make patients feel better and raise their self-esteem.