With current advances in breast implant technology, your choices can seem overwhelming. With the help of experienced Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Mashhadian, you will learn about your breast implant options and which choices are right for your breast augmentation.
Saline implants are made with a silicone shell that is filled with salt water. The main benefit of saline implants is that they can be placed with a smaller incision and the size can be adjusted during surgery because they are filled once placed.
Silicone implants are made with a silicone shell and filled with a silicone gel. Many patients think that silicone implants give their breasts a more natural look and feel than saline implants, but it is a matter of personal preference. Silicone implants are also only available to patients over the age of 22.
