Saline Vs. Silicone Breast Implants: Which Ruptures More Frequently?
Unfortunately, there is a possibility of breast implant failure after you have had breast augmentation. Even though breast augmentation is one of the most successful of all cosmetic procedures, the reality is that at some point breast implants can and will fail. The indications of faillure are significantly different between saline and silicone and you should know the difference before you make your final decision. The outer shell of the implant can fatigue over time, causing a leak in which the contents can escape. It naturally happens over time as a result of the motion within the implant wall. A tear may develop in the outer shell due to the pressure of the implant contents due to your natural motion. Manufacturers have improved the durability of implants significantly, but implant failure is still a possible problem after placement. For a period of fourteen years nearly all breast implants in the United States were comprised of saline since the FDA had withdrawn its approval of sil
