A: Saline implants require a smaller incision, this can make your final scar less conspicuous, also because the implant is filled with salt water when it deflates the body absorbs the fluid and it is excreted naturally.  Also, some saline implants, with higher profiles can make the breast look more augmented.

Q: What are the advantages of silicone implants?

A: Silicone implants usually give you a more natural look, because the gel conforms to the overlying tissue better than a saline implant.  It also can give a more natural feel and has a less likely chance of creating rippling (a palpable or visible implant shell)

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Anthony S. Lombardi, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.C., who is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as general surgery, performs laser rejuvenation techniques, including botox and other wrinkle reduction therapies, microdermabrasion, hair removal, vein removal, pigmentation reduction, and acne treatments, including laser treatments, topical and oral medications, vitamin therapy, and nutritional counseling.

Dr. Lombardi is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his residency in general surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ.

He also completed a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Dr. Lombardi frequently lectures on the psycho-social aspects of plastic surgery, as well as on body dismorphic disorders.

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Silicone implants come prefilled from the manufacturer with cohesive gel silicone.

Silicone implants require a larger incision and cannot be adjusted in volume intra-operatively.

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Know your Doctor:

Anthony S. Lombardi, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.C., who is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as general surgery, performs laser rejuvenation techniques, including botox and other wrinkle reduction therapies, microdermabrasion, hair removal, vein removal, pigmentation reduction, and acne treatments, including laser treatments, topical and oral medications, vitamin therapy, and nutritional counseling.

Dr. Lombardi is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his residency in general surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ.

He also completed a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

He received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University and completed medical school at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.

Dr. Lombardi frequently lectures on the psycho-social aspects of plastic surgery, as well as on body dismorphic disorders.