A 38-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between silicone and saline implants?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Greg Sextonanswered
Plastic Surgery 41 years experience
IV fluid: Saline implants are a silicone balloon filled with IV fluid-saline. Silicone implants are silicone balloons filled with silicone gel.
Silicone implants are softer, more natural, with less chance of seeing ripples.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Why should I have saline implants instead of silicone ones?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Personal choice: In my opinion, silicone implants are softer, lighter, and more natural appearing. The outer shell of both implants is made out of silicone. Benefits of saline implants include cost. After obtaining all the information, it is a personal choice.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
What was the benefit of silicone compared to saline implants for breasts?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Many: Silicone implants are softer, more natural, and lighter. The risk of rupture is lesser than with saline implants. The risk of rippling is much smaller.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 10, 2014
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