What Are The Different Types of
Breast Implants Available For
Breast Augmentation?

Currently, both saline and silicone gel breast implants are approved for use in the United States.

There are several different types of saline and silicone gel breast implants with variable surface texture and shape. These include textured and smooth surface implants and round and teardrop shaped implants. Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger has extensive experience with all these implant types and will choose a device depending on each patient’s anatomic characteristics. In the majority of cases, the smooth round implant gives the most natural result with less chance of visible rippling or shape abnormalities.

Silicone gel breast implants were approved by the FDA several years ago for the use in all breast augmentation surgeries. Silicone implants offer you a more natural looking and feeling option with less chance of rippling. The advantage of choosing saline implants is that they can be placed through smaller incisions, which gives you a wider choice of incision options.

If you are interested in breast augmentation, please contact our Philadelphia plastic surgery office today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Bottger serves patients in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and West Chester, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Additional questions:
Breast Augmentation Surgery
Who is a candidate for breast augmentation?
What can be done when breasts begin to sag?
How do I choose breast implant size?
Which is the best plane for breast implant placement?
What are the differences in results between silicone gel and saline implants?
Breast Implant Incision Options
Where will the incision be placed for my breast augmentation?
What are the risks of breast augmentation?
How long is breast augmentation surgery?
Will I be in pain following breast implant surgery?
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Following breast implant surgery, how long is recovery?
When can I start exercising after breast augmentation?
Can I breast feed after Breast Augmentation surgery?
Should I be concerned that the breast implants will rupture?
When will my breast implants need to be replaced?
Additional Questions about Breast Augmentation