Breast Implants: Saline VS Silicone

my sister-in-law got saline and went from a small A cup to a D. they look huge and disproportionate to her body. make sure you have a reputable surgeon. she said pain was 10X worse than her c-sections. my mom's friend got silicone and it started leaking. didn't cause her any harm, just was lopsided until she got it fixed. went to saline. GL with whatever you decide.

They look bigger here because they are pushed somewhat up and in a small top. I tried lol. I want more of a CLEAVAGE. I dont want to go crazy big. Just a little bit bigger. They are also not the same size, which of course most boobs arent.

C should be plenty on your petite frame.

I used the same Doctor about 14 yrs ago for my implants. At the time only saline was available. Did everything that he suggested and my recovery was quick and not as painful as most. Would recommend these Doctors to anyone considering implants. Good Luck!!

I spent aroun 3800 on my saline. Saline implants are filled to a precise size by your doctor. This gives him the ability to produce a better result. Mine were the "high profile" breast implant...have the lowest base width coverage but the most outward projection, creating a very attractive, sexy look. Silicone implants do not allow for this; all silicone implants come pre-filled in manufacturer standardized sizes. Saline actually allows you to more precisely control the look you want, since your doctor chooses the fill amount instead of factory standardized silicone implant sizing. Saline implant shells are inserted first and then filled, resulting in minimal incision scarring compared to silicone. Another reason I got saline is because they are Safer. If a saline implants leak, the sterile saline solution is absorbed by the body without harm.. Saline implant leakage is also easy to detect as it results in a quick deflation of the implant. Silicone implants leak slowly, because the gel is thicker. This makes leakages much harder to detect, which is particularly harmful because silicone can migrate to other parts of the body if the leakage is not caught in time. saline implants are lighter than silicone implants of the same size....and after getting mine done I am glad I went this route bc on some days they hurt my back!

& SALINE IMPLANTS DO NOT LOOK FAKE! I have very few ppl even ask if I have had mine done...if you didn't know me you wouldn't even know I had a boob job. Women getting 700cc and lower implants shouldn’t be concerned about looking “fake” (unless you desire the “Pam” look, of course). I went from a full 34 B to a 34 D, sometimes DD.My implant size was 380 CC, Right filled to a volume of 380CC and 450CC in my left...my right was smaller pre surgery..

TIP: Do not listen to anyone who tells you to go a little bigger or even the DR. I have several friends who only went a few CC's up and they look very misproportioned. The DR tried getting me to go bigger, but I said no I didn't want mine to be so noticeable...just to look better in shirts and baithing suits...and I am so glad that I didn't listen bc looking at them now, somedays I even think I wish I went smaller...If you are petite they are hard to get used to..I feel like I am chubbier now, when i am not..lol

Also, my recovery was horrible. Either I am a tit when it comes to pain or I just didn't know what was coming. I have never been in so much pain in my life. LOL My boyfriend would literally have to come to the room and lift me uo because I couldn't use any of my upper body strength or I would SCREAM bloody murder! LOL...I got mine done on a Thursday and went to class on Monday....but it didn't take me till probably 1 or 2 weeks to feel like I could go bra shopping and not wear the comfortable bra they provided. lol

SO MY OPINION IS SALINE!!!!!!!

SILICONE! honestly, why would you get ugly looking fake boobs when you can have real looking fake boobs? youre aleady spending tons of money, so why not go realistic so people wont have to guess if theyre fake or not

Mine aren't "ugly looking fake boobs" I have so many compliments on mine when I have to tell someone I paid for them. So..I don't know what you are referring to as ugly.

While I know you are set on getting the implants, I will say that your breasts are very nice as is. You have a smaller frame and if you go much larger it's going to be obvious that they are fake so take caution there. You certainly should look at the "lift" option because for some people, a lift DOES give them the appearance of being larger, but not always.

If you absolutely MUST get implants, for the love of all that is holy, get SALINE. There have been far too many problems with silicone and I cannot believe that they are still being used. Also, bear in mind that you may be able to afford the implants now but will you be able to afford the touch-up surgery that they will require 7-12 years down the road and every 7-12 years thereafter? Remember this is NOT a one time thing, it is a lifetime commitment.

I agree with you. Saline is the way to go. After all the research I did and opinions Silicone has so many problems that come with it. I had a friend who started out with silicone and it leaked into her body and she was so sick, she didn't even know what it was from...if it were saline you would know because it would lose volume. & yes going back and getting them redone is something you have to think about. My Dr says its usally 10 years..

Theres a new implant called the Gummy Bear which is a silicone gel that doesnt leak. The doctor actually took a knife and cut one open! Its 100% safe.. Not sure what Im going for, but Im going to ask lots and lots of ?'s during my consult And Ill totally go look at ur pics when Im off of work!! Yours look awesome from what I see now

I never heard of those! Thanks though, I put 2 "pre" surgery pics in my pics...one with green bottoms, the other with black swimsuit.

Hi there,

I work at the Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery. Have you ever considered Cohesive Gel implants?
These are by far the most natural, advanced implant offered anywhere. Yes, pricier, but as all of our clients say it's worth the extra money.

We don't offer silicone implants. Too much of a "bad rap"

Saline implants are risky as well. You risk leakage or rupture.

Read this post from a plastic surgery "veteran" about cohesive gel or "gummy bear" implants

http://www.gummybearbreastimplants.com/stories/charlie.cfm

Jenny