Silicone, Saline, or Fat? Understanding Your Breast Augmentation Options

Choosing breast augmentation is a deeply personal decision. For many women, it’s about restoring confidence and achieving the balanced proportions you’ve always wanted. 

Here at Dr. Brandon Plastic Surgery, we want to help you achieve the look you desire and feel comfortable in. How you’d like to enhance your breasts matters, and we can help you evaluate your choices.

Read on to learn more about the three main choices: silicone implants, saline implants, and fat transfer. We’ll help you understand which path might feel right for you.

About the natural look and feel of silicone implants

Silicone implants remain one of the most popular choices for breast augmentation. About 400,000 women undergo breast augmentation each year, and most choose silicone.

These implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that resembles the look and feel of natural breast tissue. Many patients choose silicone because they want softness and a natural contour that blends seamlessly with their body.

You might choose silicone implants for:

• A very natural feel to the touch
• Less chance of visible rippling under the skin
• A wide variety of sizes and shapes for customization

Silicone implants do require regular monitoring, since leaks aren’t always obvious. However, with routine follow-up and imaging when recommended, they remain a safe and long-lasting choice.

About the reliability of saline implants

Filled with sterile saltwater after placement, the size of saline implants can usually be adjusted during surgery for the best symmetry. 

If you experience a rupture, the implant simply deflates, and your body naturally absorbs the saline, making it very easy to detect.

Some of the benefits of saline implants include:

• A slightly smaller incision 
• Easier to detect leaks if they occur
• A firmer feel, if that’s your preference

Saline implants remain a trusted and FDA-approved choice for women seeking a safe, effective enhancement, but they aren’t as soft as silicone options.

About using your own tissue through fat transfer

If you’re looking for a more subtle enhancement or prefer to avoid implants altogether, fat transfer breast augmentation may be the answer. 

For fat transfer breast augmentation, Dr. Brandon uses liposuction to gently remove fat from another part of your body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, and then carefully transfers it to the breasts.

You might consider fat transfer for augmentation because it:

• Uses your own natural tissue
• Provides a modest increase in breast size (usually about one cup)
• Can enhance both your breasts and your body shape at the same time

Because fat transfer results are less dramatic compared to implants, the option is best for women looking for a gentle boost rather than a dramatic change.

Deciding on the best option

The “best” choice depends on your body, your goals, and what feels most authentic to you. Some women want a dramatic change with implants, while others seek a natural, subtle enhancement with fat transfer. 

During a consultation with Dr. Brandon, he takes the time to listen to your goals, discuss your lifestyle, and walk you through the details of each option. His goal is to create a surgical plan that helps you feel confident, supported, and excited about your transformation.

Call to schedule your initial visit at Dr. Brandon Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today, or use the online tool to book your appointment. We can help you decide how to proceed with breast augmentation so you feel good about your choice.