Asking someone silicone or saline is sometimes like asking mayo or mustard? Some women don’t care, some women love both, and some have strong preferences towards one or the other (I vote mustard myself). Both are good on sandwiches and in many cases, they are interchangeable.
The difference in silicone and saline lies in the material and consistency of the implants. They both have an outer silicone shell. Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They are available to women over 18 for breast augmentation and women of any age for reconstruction.
Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive gel that is similar to the feel of human fat. Many women feel that silicone feels more natural than saline. They are available to women over 22 for breast augmentation and women of any age for reconstruction. Silicone implants usually cost a little more than saline.
The good news is that whether you prefer silicone or saline, (mustard or mayonnaise) both are safe and effective ways to enhance your breasts. Sometimes there are reasons your doctor will discuss with you to choose one over the other, but in many cases, the choice is up to you. Some of the reasons why doctor will use saline are if one breast is slightly larger than the other, saline can be filled a little more in one implant to compensate. Silicone implants come pre-filled and do not have this luxury. Saline implants can also deliver the very round fake look of breasts that some women seek for- this is obtained simply overfilling the salt water in the implant to create the look.
Keller System is for silicone implants and it is used to place the silicone implant through a small incision to the breast pocket. Think of a cake decorating device- the implant is placed from the wide opening and it is squeezed thru the incision.
If you are a resident of Scottsdale, Phoenix or one of the surrounding areas in Arizona, contact The Body Sculpting Center for more information about the Keller System for silicone implants or any questions regarding Breast Augmentation. Schedule a consultation either online or by calling 602-639-4338.
