Whats the difference between “silicone” and “saline” breast implants?
There are presently two types of implants that are available. The saline, normal saline or salt water implant, which has been available in this country for many years and has never been taken off of the market. This is an example of a saline implant, where the implant is placed into the breast and then saline or salt water is added to the implant during the procedure. The other type of implant now available in this country is what we call the silicone implant. Now, these were taken off of the market in 1992 due to health regulations. According to the Institute of Medicine, there has been no relationship between silicone breast implants and connective tissue disorders or other problems. So, within the last six months silicone breast implants have come back on the US market. Outside the United States, silicone implants have never been taken off of the market and these newer silicone implants are safer than the old implants.
