Saline Implants Pros
- Flexibility to change or control volume as much as 50ccs
- The cost is $1000 (pair)
- Lower incidence of Capsular Contracture (hard firm breast)
- Smaller incision because the implant is inserted while deflated
Saline Implant Cons
- More inclined to show wrinkles in woman with low body fat and breast tissue
- May deflate and need replacement
Silicone Implant Pros
- Better feel
- Less likely to show wrinkles
- Breast Implant of choice on every continent of the world
Silicone Implant Cons
- FDA recommends a MRI every two years to evaluate implant shell.
- Costs $2000 (pair)
- Higher incidence of Capsular Contracture (hard, firm breast)
- Slightly larger incision to insert pre- filled implant
