Breast implants are a popular procedure for women who want more fullness in their chest. They come in different shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: silicone. But not just any silicone; it is either Type 1 or Type 2, which makes a huge difference to the implant’s quality and safety. In this blog post we will discuss different types of materials, what they are made of, and how that can affect your health.
Type One Silicone
This silicone is made of inert ingredients, such as silicon oil and filler material. It’s FDA-approved for use in breast implants because it doesn’t have any toxic or bioactive effects on the body. The downside is that this type of implant can cause capsular contracture, which means your skin tightens around the implants. The cost of silicone implants can be lower than Type Two, but they’re more likely to cause complications. One needs to go over the pros and cons with their doctor before making a decision.
Type Two Silicon
These types of silicone implants are a cheaper option as they are made from silicon and the rates of leakage is lower. Their main quality is that they are a cheaper alternative to type one silicone implants, but they can also emit an odor when heated or rubbed against other materials in your bag which may lead people around you know that you have breast implants
Saline
Saline implants are made from sterile saltwater and filler material that can be either silicone or saline-filled gels. They’re also FDA-approved for use in breast augmentation because they don’t contain any toxic materials that are harmful to your body. Saline-filled implants are less common than Type Two, which is a silicone-filled implant. Because of this, they’re sometimes thought to be safer and with fewer risks for adverse outcomes in the long run because there’s no risk of exposure to toxic silicones that could cause allergic reactions over time.
However, these types also still have complications like hematomas or blood clots due to surgical hazards such as bleeding – plus, their sensations are too gooey and mushy when compared against silicone fillers making them seem ‘less real’.
What Are The Pros And Cons?
The pros of each implant will depend on what you want out of an implant as well as how much money you’re willing to spend on surgery costs or replacement surgeries if something goes wrong with a certain type of implant. If you have any questions about which type will work best for your needs, talk to your surgeon before you decide on your decision.
Now that you know the types of materials used in breast implants, what are some pros and cons?
The pro for Saline-filled implants is that they’re FDA-approved and safe to use with minimal risks involved, like infection or implant rupture. On top of this, because these implants don’t contain any toxic chemicals in their makeup process it has fewer side effects than Type One saline which can cause allergic reactions if exposed to silicone particles over time. However, there’s still a chance for complications with both Types One and Two saltwater filled injections owing mainly to common surgical hazards such as bleeding or blood clots (hematomas) where complications can arise.
Type Two silicone-filled implants can be used without any worries about contamination from other materials if exposed (as seen above) unlike Types One or Three filler injections that contain different chemicals.
Conclusion
If you’re considering getting a breast implant, the decision of which type to get will depend on what you want out of an implant as well as how much money you have set aside for surgery costs or replacement surgeries if something goes wrong with that certain type. One thing is clear – there are plenty of options available! Get in touch with Dr. Jim Brantner today and he’ll be happy to talk through your individual needs so that you can make an informed choice about which option is best for you.
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