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Breast implants: Saline vs. silicone
What factors should I consider before getting breast implants?
Is the safety of breast implants actively monitored?
What factors might I consider before getting breast implants?
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What's the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?
Saline breast implants
Silicone breast implants
What are the risks of breast implants?
What happens if an implant ruptures?
Ruptured saline implant
Ruptured silicone implant
Is the safety of breast implants watched?
What might I consider before getting breast implants?
What's the bottom line?
Is the safety of breast implants actively monitored?
What factors might I consider before getting breast implants?
Content
What's the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?
Saline breast implants
Silicone breast implants
What are the risks of breast implants?
What happens if an implant ruptures?
Ruptured saline implant
Ruptured silicone implant
Is the safety of breast implants watched?
What might I consider before getting breast implants?
What's the bottom line?
Content
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Breast implants are used for people who want larger breasts, also called augmentation. And breast implants can be used for those who want to rebuild a breast after cancer surgery or injury, also called reconstruction. If you're thinking about breast implants, here's some information to help you choose between saline-filled and silicone gel-filled implants.
