Since silicone breast implants were re-approved by the FDA in 2006, women have enjoyed more choices than ever regarding the type of implant they can use with their breast augmentation procedure. This is a very important decision since your choice of implant will have a dramatic impact on your results.

At your initial consultation, Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro will discuss these breast implant options with you in great detail so that you can make an educated decision regarding which one will work best for your unique individual needs.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast implants have a silicone shell that is filled with a sterile saline solution. They are approved by the FDA for use with women 18 and over. Our Denver plastic surgeons will fill your saline breast implants after they have been inserted into the pocket created to house the implant. This gives Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro greater control over your breast implant sizing, making it easier to correct issues associated with breast asymmetry.

Some of the other benefits of saline breast implants include:

• In the event of a rupture, the saline solution is safely absorbed by your body
• Incision is smaller than with silicone breast implants, minimizing scarring
• Less expensive than silicone breast implants

The main drawback to saline breast implants is that they look and feel less natural than silicone implants. This is especially true for petite women who have very little natural breast tissue. Other drawbacks to saline implants include:

• More prone to rippling
• In the event of a rupture, the implant will deflate causing your breasts to look uneven and requiring a revision procedure to correct the issue

Silicone Breast Implants

After well over a decade of research into the safety of silicone breast implants, the FDA re-approved them for use with women over the age of 22 in 2006. Silicone breast implants today are much more advanced than ever before, and they deliver exceptional results that are very safe. The implant consists of a silicone shell containing a cohesive silicone gel material.

The greatest advantage offered by silicone breast implants is a much more natural look and feel. As a result, their popularity has increased significantly in recent years. In fact, silicone breast implants are preferred by many of the breast augmentation patients at Grossman Plastic Surgery.

Other benefits of silicone breast implants include:

• Cohesive silicone gel maintains its shape in the event of a rupture and is not easily absorbed by the body
• Less likely to develop folds, wrinkles, or ripples

However, one of the benefits of silicone implants can also be considered one of its main drawbacks. Because your breast implant will maintain its form in the event of a rupture, you will not be able to tell that a rupture has occurred. Therefore, our Denver plastic surgeons recommend that you undergo an MRI periodically to make sure that no rupture exists.

Please contact Grossman Plastic Surgery today to schedule your initial consultation. We serve patients in Denver and Littleton, Colorado.