Saline breast implants are implants with a silicone casing that is filled with saline (salt water). They are heavier than cohesive gel implants and tend to feel firmer and different to the breast tissue. It is therefore harder to sleep on your front and they often feel cold.

Saline implants have a very high incidence of rippling, which can be visible. This results in a very unsightly appearance of a wrinkled breast. Try holding a balloon filled with water by your fingers and you can see a similar effect.

There is also a very high chance for saline implants to deflate suddenly. When this happens on one side, you end up with lopsided breasts. There is an urgency to replace the implants with another operation.

Article by Dr. Lai

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