Which is better silicone or saline?

Hi colabears1!
GRRRRRR .... dealing with insurance companies is such a pain!

First, it depends on how big you want to go. Saline has the largest amount of cc's so if you want big saline is the way to go.

I have silicone implants ... my exchange surgery was last July. I have heard too that silicone is softer that saline. I know that my silicone implants are very soft. I have extremely thin skin and I have some rippling issues with the silicone implants ... and I've heard that saline implants would show even more ripples.

As far as the insurance company ... we all know they don't want to pay anything if they can wiggle out of it ... I think if you appealed it, and appealed it, and appealed it ... and had your PS's office word it in such a way, they may concede. I don't have insurance right now and I'll deal with that issue in a couple of years. It's sad that we have to settle just because insurance won't pay ... I feel for you ... and hopefully you'll hear from sisters that have the saline implants.

Best wishes to you,
dh

Clementine_P said:

I was told
by two different PS's that silicone are the best choice for people that have had mastectomies. Apparently, because we no longer have breast tissue and the implant needs to be put under our muscle, silicone is the better choice. I was told that it would feel more realistic and won't ripple so it will also look more realistic. As for the MRI, I was told that once every 2-3 years is sufficient and that if the silicone implant somehow ruptures, then it won't leak or move it will just need to be replaced at some point. If the saline ruptures, it will deflate and will need to be replaced asap. I got my silicone implants in October and I think that they are comfortable and relatively natural. They are much more comfortable than the expanders, that is for sure. I'm not sure what to tell you about insurance. My insurance seemed to cover the silicone without question. I haven't had an MRI yet so I don't know if that will be an issue.

Good luck to you.

Clementine

My choice .. Saline .. and I LOVE them ...
no ripples, soft supple and natural looking and feeling. I love the fact that if there is a 'leak', saline can be fixed in your PS office. No surgery needed! No more cuts, incisions or anesthesia. Just my humble opinion.

Please have your Plastic Surgeon or his staff .. present both options to you. Sample are available in office. You may want to look at photo's of before and after of each version.

Strength and Courage,

Vicki Sam

Saline implant
Hi,I had one implant put in and it is a saline implant. I have had it for almost 13yrs and would not have it any other way. If you have any questions about saline implants just let me know.