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Saline Implants Overview

What Are Saline Breast Implants? 

Saline implants are a type of breast implant filled with a sterile saltwater solution. They offer several benefits for prospective patients. The adjustable volume and firmer feel of saline implants make them a favorable choice for individuals seeking natural-looking results. Additionally, saline breast implants often require smaller incisions than silicone implants, resulting in less noticeable scarring. This can be particularly appealing to patients concerned about visible post-surgical marks.

Furthermore, saline implants are known for their safety. They are FDA approved and have a long-standing safety record. In the event of a rupture, the saline solution is harmlessly absorbed by the body, making any rupture immediately noticeable and easily detectable. Rest assured, our practice in NYC provides a supportive environment for patients to openly discuss their aesthetic goals and receive personalized guidance throughout the decision-making process, ensuring that patients are well-informed and empowered to make choices that align with their individual preferences and desired outcomes.

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What are the Benefits of Saline Implants?

Saline breast implants offer a safe and customizable option for enhancing breast size and shape. Filled with a sterile saltwater solution, these implants provide several advantages:

  • Natural Look & Feel – Designed to provide a smooth, symmetrical appearance while maintaining a firm yet natural feel.
  • Adjustable Volume – The implants can be filled during surgery, allowing for precise customization to achieve balanced proportions.
  • Smaller Incisions – Saline implants are inserted empty and filled afterward, requiring a smaller incision compared to silicone implants.
  • Safety & Easy Detection – In the rare event of a rupture, the body naturally absorbs the saline solution, and leaks are easily noticeable.
  • FDA-Approved & Reliable – Saline implants are approved for women 18 and older and have a long track record of safety and effectiveness.

Saline Vs. Silicone: Which Are
Right for Me? 

When considering breast augmentation, patients often weigh the benefits of saline and silicone implants. Saline implants in NYC are filled with a sterile saltwater solution, offering a firmer feel and adjustable volume. Dr. Hyman carefully discusses the advantages of saline implants with his patients, emphasizing their natural look and feel and the potential for smaller incisions. His expertise and guidance help patients make informed decisions aligning with their preferences and desired outcomes.

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Explore Your Breast Options 

Simply put, at our practice, we empower you to make the best possible decisions for yourself at our practice. This means discussing different types of breast implants, such as saline and silicone implants, and understanding their respective benefits and considerations. It also involves examining factors such as implant size, shape, placement, and available surgical techniques and incision options. We’re proud to provide a supportive environment for patients to openly discuss their aesthetic goals and receive personalized guidance throughout the decision-making process. This ensures that patients are well-informed and empowered to make choices that align with their preferences and desired outcomes.

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Who Is a Candidate for Saline Breast Implants?

Saline breast implants are an excellent option for women seeking to enhance their breast size and shape. Ideal candidates include:

  • Adults 18 & Older
  • Individuals in Good Health
  • Those Seeking Customization
  • Women with Fully Developed Breasts
  • Patients Looking for a Safer Option
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Why Choose Dr. Hyman for Your Saline Implants in NYC

Dr. Hyman is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center. With decades of experience and a track record of successful surgeries, he is dedicated to providing exceptional personalized care to his patients. His private, luxury onsite surgery center in NYC is state-of-the-art and has maintained a perfect safety record. Dr. Hyman's expertise extends to various breast procedures, including breast augmentation with saline implants, where he combines his surgical skill with a warm, relaxed demeanor and genuine care for his patients. He is honored to assist women in the final phase of a full recovery after breast cancer surgery, helping them regain a sense of balance and natural appearance. Patients can expect their treatment, whether it involves saline implants or other procedures, to be performed in Dr. Hyman's state-of-the-art private surgical center, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience focused on their well-being and aesthetic goals.

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Saline Implants FAQs

Are saline implants safe?

How long do saline implants last?

Can saline implants be adjusted after surgery?

Do saline implants feel natural?

What are the incision options for saline implants?

How soon can I resume normal activities after saline implant surgery?

Can saline implants rupture?

Are saline implants more affordable than silicone implants?

Do saline implants require regular monitoring?

Can saline implants be used for breast reconstruction?

Are saline implants safe?

The FDA approves saline implants and has a long-standing safety record.

How long do saline implants last?

Saline implants have a lifespan of 10-20 years, and their rupture is easily detectable.

Can saline implants be adjusted after surgery?

Yes, saline implants can be adjusted in size post-surgery to achieve the desired volume.

Do saline implants feel natural?

Saline implants offer a natural look and feel, particularly in patients with adequate breast tissue.

What are the incision options for saline implants?

Saline implants can be inserted through a smaller incision than silicone implants, resulting in less noticeable scarring.

How soon can I resume normal activities after saline implant surgery?

Recovery times vary, but most patients can return to light activities within a few days.

Can saline implants rupture?

If a saline implant ruptures, the body harmlessly absorbs the saline solution, and the rupture is immediately noticeable.

Are saline implants more affordable than silicone implants?

Saline implants are typically more cost-effective than silicone implants.

Do saline implants require regular monitoring?

Regular monitoring is recommended to ensure the integrity of saline implants and detect any potential issues early.

Can saline implants be used for breast reconstruction?

Saline implants are a viable option for breast reconstruction procedures, offering flexibility and natural-looking results.

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