Types of Breast Augmentation
These implants consist of a silicone shell filled with sterile saline solution. Saline implants can be filled after they are placed in the body to allow for minor modifications in size after placement and smaller surgical incisions.
Saline filled
These implants consist of a silicone shell filled with sterile saline solution. Saline implants can be filled after they are placed in the body to allow for minor modifications in size after placement and smaller surgical incisions.
Structured saline-filled
Filled with sterile salt water, these implants contain structure inside that allows them to hold their shape better than traditional saline-filled implants. In this respect, they are similar to silicone gel-filled implants. Structured saline implants were approved by the FDA in 2015.
Silicone gel-filled
Filled with a soft, elastic silicone gel, these implants are available in a variety of shapes and textures. They are pre-filled and may require longer incisions than saline-filled implants.
Gummy bear
Cohesive silicone gel-filled implants are also known as form stable implants and gummy bear implants. They are filled with a thicker, firmer, cohesive gel made of cross-linked molecules of silicone, and they hold their shape better than other implant types. Gummy bear implants were FDA approved in 2012.
Natural fat transfer
In this minimally-invasive procedure, gentle liposuction is used to remove fat from areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs. The fat cells are purified and refined and then injected into the breasts. This treatment may be appropriate for patients who are seeking a more natural way to achieve modest breast augmentation.