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How to Decide Between Saline or Silicone Breast Implants

Last Update: August 12, 2008

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Curious about the difference between saline and silicone breast implants? Learn how to choose between saline and silicone for breast augmentation in this video from a plastic surgeon.

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Dr. Craven grew up in the Austin, Texas area and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in only 3 years and received the College of Natural Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award. Dr. Cameron Craven completed a 6 year integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He has received numerous awards and honors for academic achievement and has given presentations at local and national meetings regarding his research projects and scientific publications. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Travis County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society and he is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Video Transcript

DR. CAMERON CRAVEN: Hi. I'm Dr. Cameron Craven from Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, and I'm going to talk to you briefly about silicone and saline breast implants. Silicone breast implants were approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2006 for use with primary breast augmentation and were used prior to that in secondary breast augmentation and breast reconstruction procedures. They are filled with a silicone gel and have a silicone elastomer shell, while saline implants have a similar silicone elastomer shell but are filled with sterile salt-water solution. These implants have very specific yet different textures and fills, as well as appearances when implanted. You should discuss with your surgeon which type of implant is best for you.

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