Silicone vs. Saline - JustBreastImplants.com Forums - Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, and Plastic Surgeons

Baby Dank · 08-17-2008, 12:40 PM

Which did you pick, and why?
Would you choose differently now?

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Baby Dank · 08-17-2008, 12:42 PM

I went with Saline because I'm under 22 (doctor's orders, I guess) and have no preexisting problems that would allow me to get Silicone. I probably would have went with Silicone though, because I am really small and have a large possibility of rippling.

I posted this poll to reference for my next possible surgery.. I love to see what you ladies have to say!

spugs · 08-17-2008, 12:54 PM

I have silicone. The majority of ps in the uk use it and to be honest i havent heard of anyone whos had surgery in the uk with saline.

seryiously · 08-17-2008, 01:16 PM

gel-upgraded that is. PS recommended it toooo. love em, ive also read on various google sites that silicone is much better than it was back then

mcra1g · 08-17-2008, 01:37 PM

I got Silicone and I love it. I wanted to achieve the natural feel/look and less chance of rippling.

Scarlett · 08-17-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Dank

Which did you pick, and why?
Would you choose differently now?

=]

Silicone gel! We don't have saline in the UK (that I know of)

prrttynpink · 08-17-2008, 04:13 PM

i went with saline cause my ps said i didnt need silicone cause i had so much breast tissue to start with .On my redo im going for them cause u get more projection in the salines hp's but alot of my friends have sil's and they look great .I would want the gel if the had more projection

TexasChic · 08-17-2008, 06:08 PM

I got salines and wish I'd gotten silicone. I have rippling that I can't stand.

Principessax · 08-17-2008, 06:27 PM

I got salines because my PS recommended it. Age, mammograms, smaller incision + I also want to breastfeed in the future. My breasts look and feel very natural. My partner cannot believe how natural they feel. He is very happy with my BA. That being said, I am thrilled with the results. I also would like to add that before my initial consultation with PS I thought that silicone would be better for me. I was more worried about the natural feel. HOWEVER, PS advised that under the muscle the result of salines and silicone is pretty much the same. Both implants are good; it just depends on your variables (age, body type, amount of natural tissue) to determine which one will be the best for you at a given specific time. I believe that after I am done having my babies, it will be time to consider a re-do. I might end up getting silicone overs and go a bit bigger (boobie greed!)

mayaonearth · 08-17-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Principessax

I got salines because my PS recommended it. Age, mammograms, smaller incision

Placement is important in mammagrams, not fill. Overs tend to obscure the veiws on breast mammagrams, regardless whether they are saline or silicone. My incision (nipple) is exactly the same size for silicone as it was for saline, and I went up in size!
I have had saline and silicone. In my opinion, there are pro's and con's based on my personal experience. The biggest reason I went with sil this time is because I had a rupture/deflation, and basically in 24 hours your boob goes away

I never wanted to have that happen again. Sil gels are like jello, so if you get a rupture it doesnt affect the shape or size of your breast. I personally feel that the sil's feel more real, and "mush" more like real breast tissue. They fall to the side more like a natural breast, again, on me anyways. What I guess I dont like or what I find inferior with sil versus saline, is that saline is a firmer implant, and it felt more comfortable to go without a bra, or support. But then again, maybe thats only because i went up 175 cc's.. not sure.
I am glad I got sil's and thats what my ps recommended. If I had to have a third surgery, I would go with silicone again..

Star Bright · 08-17-2008, 07:17 PM

Ive chosen Silicone, Cohesive Stable Form Gel.

Reasons, safer, no rippling, feel more natural, highly recommended by surgeons, do not have 'folding' problems.

lennie · 08-19-2008, 12:28 AM

My PS decided for me. He told me he felt silicone was the best choice for me. I trusted what he said due to the fact that I had not yet found this forum and he is an expert. I would not choose differently. I have no preference because I can not tell the difference being that I have only had one. I have friends with saline and no one would know mine was filled with a different substance.

AllyKat8 · 08-19-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Dank

I went with Saline because I'm under 22 (doctor's orders, I guess) and have no preexisting problems that would allow me to get Silicone. I probably would have went with Silicone though, because I am really small and have a large possibility of rippling.

I posted this poll to reference for my next possible surgery.. I love to see what you ladies have to say!

I had saline and would not chose differently. If saline leaks, you will know instantly and your body will absorb it. However, w/silicone you will not know if it leaks, body does not absorb, more expensive, need MRI's.

Also, both silicone and saline ripple. It depends on how think/thin your skin is from stretching whether or not you will be able to see/feel it.

~~Melissa~~ · 08-20-2008, 06:20 PM

I'm getting silicone (next week!). My PS said I could go either way because with placement under the muscle, you probably will not be able to feel the implant that much.

I chose silicone because everyone seems to say that they wished they'd gotten silicone. As the price difference wasn't that much (I'm paying a lot to begin with, what's a few hundred dollars more for satisfaction?) that also factored it for me. I've already had my kids and am not planning more so that was a factor for me too.

I also saw a clip here that showed what happened when there was a leak in saline, old silicone, and new silicone. The fact that my memory gels will stay together rather than lose the boob made a difference. My PS also says they have a lifetime warranty (replacement of the implant and his services would be paid for by the mentor) made an impact on me too.

It is a tough decision.

Angelic2806 · 08-21-2008, 01:40 AM

I dont have mine done, but I have really been debating about what I want to do. I know that in the US you have to be 22 to get silicone, but then I already have breast tissue so I dont think saline would be that much different for me. I am a 34C now, and am hoping to be a full 34DD.

08-17-2008, 12:40 PM	#1
Baby Dank Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Posts: 83 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Silicone vs. Saline Which did you pick, and why? Would you choose differently now? =] __________________ 20 years old Height: 5'1" Weight: 90 lbs Pre-BA: 32A Post-BA: 32D.. and getting bigger! 310cc (R) 325cc (L) Saline. High Profile. Unders. Crease. BA Date: May 7th, 2008

08-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#2
Baby Dank Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Posts: 83 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Saline. I went with Saline because I'm under 22 (doctor's orders, I guess) and have no preexisting problems that would allow me to get Silicone. I probably would have went with Silicone though, because I am really small and have a large possibility of rippling. I posted this poll to reference for my next possible surgery.. I love to see what you ladies have to say! __________________ 20 years old Height: 5'1" Weight: 90 lbs Pre-BA: 32A Post-BA: 32D.. and getting bigger! 310cc (R) 325cc (L) Saline. High Profile. Unders. Crease. BA Date: May 7th, 2008

08-17-2008, 12:54 PM	#3
spugs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tyne & Wear, England Posts: 170 My Mood: Thanks: 61 Thanked 52 Times in 50 Posts	I have silicone. The majority of ps in the uk use it and to be honest i havent heard of anyone whos had surgery in the uk with saline. __________________ Was a 32 small A, RC 28" BWD 13, Had 375cc overs, round, moderate profile, cohesive gel. Post op 32 E

08-17-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
seryiously im coooool Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 402 My Mood: Thanks: 4 Thanked 151 Times in 142 Posts	silicone gel-upgraded that is. PS recommended it toooo. love em, ive also read on various google sites that silicone is much better than it was back then __________________ before 6 months post op! yay

08-17-2008, 01:37 PM	#5
mcra1g Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 96 My Mood: Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	I got Silicone and I love it. I wanted to achieve the natural feel/look and less chance of rippling. __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Pousti/

08-17-2008, 04:13 PM	#7
prrttynpink Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo beach California Posts: 249 My Mood: Thanks: 5 Thanked 108 Times in 88 Posts	i went with saline cause my ps said i didnt need silicone cause i had so much breast tissue to start with .On my redo im going for them cause u get more projection in the salines hp's but alot of my friends have sil's and they look great .I would want the gel if the had more projection __________________

08-17-2008, 06:08 PM	#8
TexasChic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 287 My Mood: Thanks: 89 Thanked 109 Times in 90 Posts	I got salines and wish I'd gotten silicone. I have rippling that I can't stand. __________________ Height: 5' 7.5" Weight: 125lbs. Ribcage: 28.5" Pre-BA: 32B Post-BA: 32E 420cc f/t 460cc mod. saline unders

08-17-2008, 06:27 PM	#9
Principessax Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 36 My Mood: Thanks: 17 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	For 1st BA- Salines I got salines because my PS recommended it. Age, mammograms, smaller incision + I also want to breastfeed in the future. My breasts look and feel very natural. My partner cannot believe how natural they feel. He is very happy with my BA. That being said, I am thrilled with the results. I also would like to add that before my initial consultation with PS I thought that silicone would be better for me. I was more worried about the natural feel. HOWEVER, PS advised that under the muscle the result of salines and silicone is pretty much the same. Both implants are good; it just depends on your variables (age, body type, amount of natural tissue) to determine which one will be the best for you at a given specific time. I believe that after I am done having my babies, it will be time to consider a re-do. I might end up getting silicone overs and go a bit bigger (boobie greed!) __________________ Previous size: 36B (wrong band size) Post BA size: 34DD Going for: 420 cc Implants: Saline Incision: Periareolar Location: Partial unders Waiting for D&F!!!

08-17-2008, 07:17 PM	#11
Star Bright IM BACK! WITH REAL BREASTS THIS TIME! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 150 My Mood: Thanks: 24 Thanked 42 Times in 32 Posts	Ive chosen Silicone, Cohesive Stable Form Gel. Reasons, safer, no rippling, feel more natural, highly recommended by surgeons, do not have 'folding' problems. __________________

08-19-2008, 12:28 AM	#12
lennie Join Date: May 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 1,186 My Mood: Thanks: 670 Thanked 407 Times in 380 Posts	My PS decided for me. He told me he felt silicone was the best choice for me. I trusted what he said due to the fact that I had not yet found this forum and he is an expert. I would not choose differently. I have no preference because I can not tell the difference being that I have only had one. I have friends with saline and no one would know mine was filled with a different substance. __________________ Height: 5' 4 1/2" Weight: 111 Pre BA: 32b/34a (lots of extra room in bra) 350 cc's Mentor Silicone HP's Unders[/size] Crease Incision 28" ribcage Post BA: 32D/34C BA date: June 6

08-20-2008, 06:20 PM	#14
~~Melissa~~ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 110 My Mood: Thanks: 30 Thanked 33 Times in 29 Posts	I'm getting silicone (next week!). My PS said I could go either way because with placement under the muscle, you probably will not be able to feel the implant that much. I chose silicone because everyone seems to say that they wished they'd gotten silicone. As the price difference wasn't that much (I'm paying a lot to begin with, what's a few hundred dollars more for satisfaction?) that also factored it for me. I've already had my kids and am not planning more so that was a factor for me too. I also saw a clip here that showed what happened when there was a leak in saline, old silicone, and new silicone. The fact that my memory gels will stay together rather than lose the boob made a difference. My PS also says they have a lifetime warranty (replacement of the implant and his services would be paid for by the mentor) made an impact on me too. It is a tough decision. __________________ ~~Melissa~~ BA Date: 08/26/2008 Mentor Smooth Gel Silicone Unders Crease incision 400 cc Right 375 cc Left Pre BA: 34 A Post BA: ?? Hoping for full C

08-21-2008, 01:40 AM	#15
Angelic2806 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 24 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I dont have mine done, but I have really been debating about what I want to do. I know that in the US you have to be 22 to get silicone, but then I already have breast tissue so I dont think saline would be that much different for me. I am a 34C now, and am hoping to be a full 34DD.