One of the most essential decisions you’ll need to make if you’re considering breast augmentation is which type of breast implant to use. Breast implants are classified into two types: silicone and saline. Saline and silicone implants come in a variety of sizes and with smooth or textured shells. Each has advantages and disadvantages, therefore it is a matter of personal preference. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the many types of breast implants and the difference between the them.
Silicone Implants
Silicone gel is used to fill silicone breast implants. The gel has a texture similar to genuine breast tissue. If the implant leaks, the gel may either stay inside the implant shell or escape into the breast implant pocket. A leaking silicone gel implant will not collapse.
If you choose silicone implants, you may need to see your plastic surgeon frequently to ensure that the implants are working properly. Breast implants can be evaluated with an ultrasound or an MRI. Although many women claim that silicone gel implants feel more like natural breasts than saline implants, they are more dangerous if they leak.
Benefits of Silicone Implants
Silicone implants improve the overall appearance of the breasts by increasing their size, shape, and fullness while keeping a natural look and feel. Not only do silicone breast implants look and feel more natural than saline breast implants, but they are also less prone to cause rippling or wrinkling.
Saline Implants
Saline implants are filled after insertion (pre-filled variants are only available in some countries). The implant features a valve on the front that closes automatically when the tube delivering the filler is removed. To prevent tissue from growing into the region and potentially interfering with the seal’s integrity, a tiny plug is placed over the valve.
A saline implant’s shell is comprised of room-temperature vulcanised (RTV) silicone elastomer. This is a sturdy, slightly elastic material that is relatively resistant to rupturing.
Benefits of Saline Implants
Saline breast implants allow you to have more control over the volume and contour of your breasts, which is essential for attaining a well-balanced and attractive figure. This is especially important for persons who want to repair lopsided or unequal breasts. These implants are inserted into the body as empty shells. Once the device is in place, our surgeon can inject saline solution gradually to achieve the appropriate volume. While the general size of your implants can be predetermined, the ability to make slight changes after insertion allows you to tailor your results to your specific goals and expectations.
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