What is the difference between a saline breast implant and a silicone breast implant?

Both implants have the identical exterior silicone shell.  The silicone shell is very durable and is considered one of the least reactive substances to the human body.  Saline implants are placed deflated and then filled after they are inserted, so they can be placed through a smaller incision and can be adjusted in volume at the time of your procedure.  The solution used to fill the saline implants is the same salt water used for intravenous fluids.

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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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.