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As discussed last week, breast implants can be obtained made of silicone. When having breast augmentation, you have a choice between saline implants, discussed last week, and silicone gel implants. The silicone implants that were made prior to 1991 were made of a more liquid silicone. The container that covered the implant was of inferior quality and many times the silicone would "leach" out of the capsule and could spread into the lymphatics of the body. Many people thought this explained the incidence of many chronic disease states that developed in the implant recipient. Numerous high profile lawsuits were filed and eventually the Food and Drug Administration had them taken off of the market. Saline implants became the only implant available to most people.
After years of refinement and study, newly developed silicone gel implants came onto the market in 2006. The implants have a shell that does not "leach" and the silicone was cross linked so that it is more gel than liquid. I have placed the same video here for those who have not watched it that illustrates the difference.
It has been shown after extensive study that the silicone does not contribute to the disease states it was blamed for earlier. This newer "gel" would be much less likely to migrate into other parts of the body even if there is an implant rupture. The silicone wants to stay together.
Many feel that the silicone gel implants feel more natural. Rippling or wrinkling under the skin is less likely though it can still occur. Some feel that these implants look less rounded and give a more natural appearance also.
I personally do not have a preference as both implants can look and feel great. I let the patient decide after hearing all of the pros and cons. The biggest con is cost as the silicone implants are more expensive by about a factor of 2. If a patient desires a high profile implant, I highly recommend silicone as the saline implants tend to look too fake. Also if a person wants a TUBA (an implant placed through the umbilicus) they can only have saline as the FDA does not allow silicone to be placed that way. The other restriction for silicone is an age requirement of 22 years or older.
At Integris Total Body Surgical we place both types of implants in all styles and through all methods. Come see us for a complimentary consultation where YOU will help decide the implant you want to create the look you are after.
The first video shows all three implants and what is in them.
The second video shows an old silicone implant after it has ruptured.
Thanks for reading!!!
Dr. Swetnam
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