Silicone vs. Saline Implants: Which Looks More Natural?

Breast implantation is one of the most preferred cosmetic processes worldwide, since women have a well-shaped bust line for both contour and natural methods. We know from the ECLA Clinic that the type of the selected implant is crucial for the achievement of natural results. Silicone and saline are the two most common types of implants that are used in breast enlargement. All have their own qualities, requirements and disadvantages. This article deals with the debate about silicone compared to saline solution implants, so that you get an idea of ​​what this means for your situation and health.

Understand breast implants

In other words, breast implants are medical devices that are placed under the breast tissue or chest muscles to improve the size, shape and abundance. They are mainly used for breast enlargement procedures to:

• Increase breast size and shape.
• Replacing the breast volume that has been lost after weight loss or pregnancy
• Symmetry reconstruction of the breast

Silicone implants

The silicone implants are filled with a kind of gel name “silicone” to give them a touch and feel like natural breast tissue. They are pre -filled with gel and come in a hard silicone shell. In silicone, plastic surgeons certified from the board and aesthetic silicone implants are available in a number of sizes and shapes that offer the possibility of adapting.

Advantages of silicone implants

• Natural feeling and appearance: silicone gel is similar to human fat in the texture and makes it look completely natural. Silicone implants are popular with both breast implants and women because they look and feel (more like a natural, self -grown technology as a saline solution).
• Fewer wiggles: Silicone implants show less wobbling under the skin, especially in women with little breast tissue.
• A wider spectrum of options: Silicone implants are available in a number of different shapes, sizes and profiles to enable further flexibility so that you can achieve your aesthetic goals.

Disadvantages of silicone implants

• Larger cuts: silicone implants are pre -filled, which means that the incision for placement must be larger, which leads to more noticeable scars.
• Detection of implants Bruch: It is generally more difficult to recognize a broken implant in the silicone. The patient is recommended to undergo regular MRI scans every two years after the implants.
• Costs: Silicone implants are typically more expensive than saline solution implants.

Salt implants

Salt implants are filled with sterile salt water (saline solution). Salt implants can be inserted empty into the body, and as soon as they are filled in size, smaller cuts can enable as silicone. Silicone is used for salt implants to make their outer shell.

Advantages of salt implants

Smaller cuts: Salza solving implants that are only filled into the body after inserting also require smaller cuts that help to reduce visible scars.

Easy brake detection: Saline solution can easily be recognized by the fact that if it is broken down in our body system, it naturally absorbs saline solution. It is easy to identify and does not represent health risks.

Adjustable volume: This adjustability in relation to the volume enables a slight change in size and is best used during the operation in minutes before full completion, so that perfect symmetry balance can be made.

Disadvantages of salt implants

• Less natural feeling: silicone implants are more popular because saline solution can feel firmer and less natural. You can also have a wavy effect-etwas that is particularly notic in women who don’t have much “upholstery”.
• A higher risk of wobble: Since salt material is generally more demonstrable under the skin than silicone, ripping tends to be much easier to recognize and therefore identify.
• Deflation potential: Although it is easier to recognize a break, possible deflations occur more often in table salt implants, which leads to a sloping look that requires correction surgery.

Appearance and texture differences

Before choosing silicone or salt implants, it is important to remember that everyone gives the breasts a different look and gives a slightly different feeling.

Visual appearance

Silicone implants:

• Natural appearance: In general, people choose silicone implants for a natural look. This type of implant generally offers a more natural breast shape, especially in patients with less native breast tissue.
• Low edges: Since silicone gel has a more coherent character, the chest or the implant seems to be less blurred in palpation and offers a good contour.

Sala implants:

• Ripping risk: Saline solution is more likely that it is a thin skin or less breast tissue.
• Solidity: Sala implants can feel more than organic breast tissue.

Structural feeling

Silicone implants:

• Feel soft and smooth: The gel made of silicone implants is intended to imitate human fat that keeps a texture similar to that of natural breast tissue.

Sala implants:

• Strength: Salmplants may feel more firmly, similar to a water balloon, which may be less natural than the softer silicone alternative.

Surgical considerations

The choice between silicone and salt implants also determines the type of surgical intervention and postoperative care.

Incision and placement

Silicone implants:

• Another extended incision: The incision required for silicone implants is somewhat larger due to the preparation. Classic incision sites are under the chest, the queue or in the armpit.
• Placement options: Above the muscle or under the muscle, depending on the structure of a patient and the desired effect of a patient.

Sala implants:

Less invasive: Since the saline solution for these implants can be added after inserting, a smaller cut is required, which leads to scars that can appear less prominent.

Adjustable: Salmplants enable the surgeon to adapt how much saline solution can also be placed in them during the operation, which ensures symmetry and volume.

What does it look more natural?

The answer to which implant naturally looks best depends on the patient and his own individual body type.

Silicone implants:

• Consensus: Most women and plastic surgeons tend to believe that silicone implants give a more natural appearance, especially in patients with a thin -skinned man.
• Aesthetics: The cohesive gel in silicone implants replicates the texture of the breast tissue better with more lifelike contours.

Sala implants:

• Versatility: Salmplants may not feel real, but can be adapted for a smaller insertion size.
• Individual selection: Salza lion implants give some women a real feeling of security by being able to say immediately whether their implant is broken and that the saline solution would be harmlessly absorbed into their body.

Myths about breast implants

There are many misunderstandings about breast implants that are out there, including creepy cancer risks, the need to replace them every ten years, and the list continues. Many of these devices are over ten years old, and research has not yet shown any conclusive evidence that implants cause cancer. People can make better decisions if they recognize these myths.

Diploma

The differences between silicone and salt implants for breast enlargement are all due to personal preference, which ultimately affects the desired appearance and the feeling of implants in their body that fit their lifestyle. In the ECLA clinic, we strive to provide you with the necessary information and instructions so that you can make a well -founded decision. Silicone feels incredibly natural, but many prefer the safety and flexibility of saline solution. In both cases, you can trust our experts to design a nice result that is only suitable for you.