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In addition to determining the size and profile of breast implants that are best for you, you also have the option to choose either saline or silicone gel breast implants. Saline breast implants are filled with a saline (salt water) solution, so that if the shell ruptures, the saline filling is safely absorbed by the body. A new generation of silicone gel implants has recently been approved by the FDA for women over 21. These silicone implants have undergone years of testing and are considered safe. Silicone gel implants, also known as "gummy bear" implants, feel more like natural breast tissue than saline implants.
The following chart identifies the difference between silicone gel and saline implants.
MemoryGelTM
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Saline
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FDA Approved |
FDA Approved |
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Filled with Mentor's proprietary silicone gel - MemoryGelTM - that holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue. |
Filled with a saltwater solution similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body; slightly firmer feel. |
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Fixed fill volume. |
Flexible fill volume, allowing the surgeon to adjust the volume during the procedure. |
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Three projection options: Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. |
Three projection options: Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. |
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Two shell surfaces available: smooth and textured. |
Two shell surfaces available: smooth and textured. |
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Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement. |
Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement. |
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Covered by Mentor's standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy. |
Covered by Mentor's standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy. |
