Ithaca Plastic Surgery

I receive many questions about breast implants and breast augmentation surgery. In the next few posts, I will answer several common questions.

Q: What are the differences between silicone gel and saline implants?

A: Most women seeking breast augmentation are candidates for either silicone or saline implants, but there are some advantages and disadvantages to each type of implant.

Both saline and silicone gel implants have been deemed safe and effective by the FDA. Independent scientific and review groups have also concluded that there is no evidence to support an association between breast implants and connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Silicone gel and saline implants each have strong safety records and I have used both with good success in many cases over the past 2 decades. Ultimately it is the patient’s choice as to which type of implant they want. It is my job to advise and guide them to the best decision based on their goals and physical characteristics.

The table below briefly summarizes some of the differences. For more information please visit ithacaplasticsurgery.com.

Plastic Surgery Tourism: Proceed With Caution Good plastic surgery happens not only in the USA, but also around the world. However, if you are an American citizen planning to travel out of the country for a short period of time to have an elective cosmetic procedure, caveat emptor.