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Silicone vs. Saline Breast Implants

Women today have more options than ever before in choosing a comfortable, safe, natural-looking implant for breast augmentation.

Saline Implants

Saline implants have a silicone rubber shell that is inflated to the desired size with sterile saline. Most implants have a valve that is sealable by the surgeon.

There are two types of saline-filled implants. One type is a fixed volume implant, which is filled with the entire volume of saline at the time of surgery. Another type is an adjustable volume implant, which is filled during surgery and has the potential for further adjustment, after the surgery is over.

Silicone Implants: MemoryGel™

In 2006, the FDA approved a new generation of silicone gel breast implants, called MemoryGel™. The result of almost two decades of research with surgeons and patients, MemoryGel™ implants are made of a gelatin-like substance that holds together uniformly and feel more like natural breast tissue.

The chart below highlights the differences between Silicone and Saline breast implants. During your consultation, we will advise you on which implant would be most appropriate for you, based on your body frame, shape and desired look. Please contact us any time to discuss your breast augmentation options.

MemoryGel® Silicone Breast Implants

Saline Breast Implants
  • FDA approved
  • MemoryGel® Breast Implants are FDA approved
  • Each implant is filled with Mentor’s proprietary cohesive gel
  • The gel filler holds together uniformly and retains a natural give that resembles breast tissue
  • The implants have a set fill volume for the most predictable results
  • MemoryGel® Breast Implants come in three projection options: Moderate, Moderate Plus and High Profile to give you just the look you want
  • They come in two shell surface options: smooth and textured
  • Covered by Mentor’s standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy
  • FDA approved
  • These implants are filled with a saltwater solution similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body
  • Saline implants have a slightly firmer feel than gel-filled implants
  • They have a flexible fill volume that can be adjusted by the surgeon during the procedure
  • They come in two shell surface options: smooth and textured
  • You can choose from three projection options: Moderate, Moderate Plus and High Profile

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