Silicone vs. Saline

Breast implants will not last forever and will likely need to be replaced with a subsequent surgery.  The FDA approved silicone implants for breast augmentation surgery in November 2006, following years of controlled clinical studies called the Adjuct Studies.  All women age 22 years and older have the choice of using saline-filled implants or silicone-filled implants.   Saline implants are made of a silicone shell and filled with sterile saltwater.  Silicone gel-filled implants are made of a silicone shell and filled with a cohesive silicone gel.  Silicone is a naturally occuring element found in sand, quartz and rock.  Silicone can be manufactured in a variety of ways, including oils, gels and solids.  Silicone products have been shown to be bio-compatible, reliable, flexible and easy to sterilize, making them an ideal choice for implantable and non implantable medical devices.  You can also talk with Dr. Mills about the latest in implant research and development, including the form stable cohesive gel implant.  If you have any implant related questions or concerns Dr. Mills would be happy to discuss these and provide you with information on the latest research.