Saline Breast Implants

Serving Vancouver and the Portland, Oregon area

Saline implants are saline-filled silicone shells. Saline implants are currently the most commonly used type of breast implants in America to improve symmetry. Saline breast implants are less expensive, require a smaller incision, and can be adjusted for your body.

Many people believe that saline breast implants are the safest breast augmentation alternative. If the implants happen to break, your body absorbs the saline. Saline is a naturally occurring substance that presents minimal risk to your body. In fact, patients who are suffering from dehydration are often administered saline.

Saline breast implants can be filled after they have been placed in your breast. The implant shell is placed in your breast. A tube is then inserted, and the shell is filled with the appropriate amount of saline. This requires a smaller incision, which results in less scarring.

Although saline breast implants do not feel as natural as silicone implants, when saline implants are placed under the pectoral muscle, your breast will feel quite natural, especially if you have a moderate amount of natural tissue. If you can feel your ribs under your breast, you will be able to feel your implant.

If you are considering breast augmentation, Dr. Workman would like to meet with you and discuss the benefits of both saline breast implants and silicone breast implants. Just call or email us to schedule a free consultation.