Breast Implant Saline Versus Silicone
Those of you considering breast implants to improve your looks should make sure you find out everything you can about the procedure and the plastic surgeons offering it before you agree to the surgery. Making yourself informed of the potential side effects, complications and risks is critical to having the best breast augmentation possible.
You should know that there are basically two types of breast implants available, those made from saline and those made from silicone. Both types of implants actually have an outer shell made of silicone, the difference is on the inside with saline implants being filled with saltwater and silicone implants being filled with silicone gel. There are currently a few companies approved by the FDA to manufacture breast implants.
Breast implants have been around since the early 1960′s, however breast augmentation didn’t gain in popularity until the past two decades. Silicone was the most used material for breast implants until 1993 when they were banned due to complications from breast enhancement for many women. It seems some of the implants were rupturing causing complications such as Lupus. Later the ban was removed when it was found that there was no connection between the women’s complications and the implants.
When a breast implant ruptures there are different effects. With a saline implant the breast will lose it’s shape which is easily noticeable. Fortunately it only leaves you with saltwater in your body, which is harmless. If a silicone implant breaks you won’t notice it at all. The only way you can tell the implant has ruptured is with an MRI. Research has not found any connection between ruptured silicone implants and any type of other complication. It should also be noted that silicone breast implants also contain platinum, though this has not been proved to cause any problems in the body either.
Saline breast implants are much easier to work with. They are easier for the cosmetic surgeon to implant and are filled after being implanted, which means a much smaller incision is used. They can also be made bigger or smaller later on by adding or removing saltwater without any additional surgery.
On the other hand, silicone implants do have a better look and feel and some women feel that any potential dangers are offset by the improved look of the silicone breasts.
Ultimately the decision is yours, but you should carefully weigh the pros and cons of any breast augmentation prior to undergoing the procedure. Breast enhancement can and does leave many women very happy with their new bodies and with an increased confidence.
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