One of the most important decisions you will make during your breast augmentation consultation is choosing between saline and silicone implants. Both options are safe, FDA-approved, and capable of producing beautiful results. However, they differ significantly in feel, structure, and how naturally they blend with your body. Dr. Eugene Kim carefully guides each patient through this decision to ensure results that look natural, fit your anatomy, and support long-term satisfaction. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides breast augmentation and breast revision to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.
How Saline Implants Work
Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution. They are inserted empty and filled once they are in place, which allows for minor adjustments to achieve symmetry. Because saline implants are firmer, some patients notice more structure compared to silicone. If a rupture occurs, the implant deflates quickly and the body naturally absorbs the saline. This immediate visual change makes ruptures easy to detect and correct.
Saline implants may be a good choice for patients who have thicker natural breast tissue or prefer a slightly firmer feel.
How Silicone Implants Differ
Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that mimics the softness and movement of natural breast tissue. This gel provides a smoother look and more natural feel, especially for women with thinner frames or less natural breast tissue. Silicone implants maintain their shape even if damaged, which is why they are often described as “gummy” in texture.
These implants are ideal for patients seeking the most natural look and feel, and they are often recommended for slender or petite individuals.
Which Looks More Natural?
For most patients, silicone implants provide the most natural-feeling and natural-looking result. Because silicone gel moves more like real breast tissue, it blends seamlessly with your anatomy. Silicone implants typically create softer upper pole fullness and are less likely to show rippling.
Saline implants can still look very natural when placed correctly, especially under the muscle, but may be more prone to visible rippling in leaner patients.
How to Decide What’s Right for You
Choosing between saline and silicone depends on several factors:
• Your starting breast tissue
• Your body type and chest width
• Your desired level of softness
• Your comfort with monitoring silicone implants
• Your aesthetic preferences
• Your long-term goals
During your consultation, Dr. Kim evaluates all these elements and creates a personalized recommendation that supports your desired result, safety, and natural proportion.
Why Work With Dr. Eugene Kim
With extensive experience in breast augmentation and revision surgery, Dr. Kim specializes in results that look youthful, balanced, and natural. Whether you choose saline or silicone, his precision techniques ensure your implants complement your anatomy beautifully.
Contact the Office of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim
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