Should I Get Silicone or Saline Breast Implants?
January 30, 2009 @ 06:51 PM — by unknown
Breast enlargement surgery is a popular procedure, and many women who consider getting the surgery wonder if saline breast implants are better than silicone breast implants and vice versa. Both types of implants are discussed here to give you an idea of the pros and cons of each.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone implants are used for virtually every type of implant available, and is now considered a safe and healthy option for breast implants. In the 1990s, claims were made that the use of silicone contributed to connective tissue disease, though subsequent research concluded that no definitive connection between the implants and diseases reported could be made.
Breast implants made of silicone consist of a silicone rubber shell filled with a fixed amount of silicone gel. Many believe that the material has the look and feel of natural breast tissue, more so than the saline versions.
However, silicone breast implants are more susceptible to ruptures and capsular contracture. In
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