When considering breast augmentation to enhance your breasts, you likely want to understand all available options. One of your first choices will involve the type of material that fills your implants. While nearly all breast implants are made of an outer silicone shell, their filling can be saline (sterile saltwater) or silicone gel.
If you’re wondering how to choose the best breast implants for you, keep scrolling and be sure to take our quick quiz!
Before and After Breast Augmentation in Orlando, FL, by Dr. Armando Soto
Saline Implants
People who choose saline implants usually do so for the following reasons:
- Safety: In the event of a rupture, the saline solution is harmlessly absorbed by the body.
- Shorter incision: Saline implants are typically inserted empty, requiring a smaller incision.
- Easier detection of ruptures: Saline implants visibly deflate when ruptured, making the tear easier to detect.
- Lower cost: Saline implants are generally less expensive than silicone implants.
Silicone Implants
People who choose silicone breast implants are looking for the following:
- Natural look and feel: Silicone breast implants provide a more natural look and feel than saline implants. The cohesive gel filling closely resembles the consistency of natural breast tissue, resulting in a more realistic appearance.
- Reduced risk of rippling: Silicone implants have a lower risk of rippling or wrinkling, particularly for individuals with thin breast tissue. This can help achieve a smoother and more aesthetically pleasing result.
Although your plastic surgery team will walk you through all your options and make recommendations based on your personal goals and body shape, it’s helpful to have an idea of what you want before your consultation.
Take this quiz to learn more about your breast implant options and how to make the best choice for you.
Navigating Your Breast Implant Options
Understanding that selecting your breast implant material, size, and shape are highly personal decisions, Dr. Soto helps you navigate your options with expertise and compassion. In addition to offering silicone and saline implants, Dr. Soto also performs fat transfer using liposuction for women who prefer a natural breast augmentation approach.
During your personalized consultation, Dr. Soto thoroughly discusses your concerns, answers your questions, and explores your aesthetic goals before recommending a customized treatment plan. This includes determining whether you can benefit from pairing your breast augmentation with a breast lift.
Take the Next Step
To learn more about your breast implant options, request a consultation or call us at (407) 218-4550 to schedule an appointment.
This blog post was originally published in May 2023 and updated in April 2025.