The Gunter Center in Dallas, Texas – Types of Breast Implants
At The Gunter Center for Aesthetics & Cosmetic Surgery in Dallas, Texas, silicone gel and saline breast implants are used to help women achieve their goals for breast enhancement. Besides considering the advantages and disadvantages of saline and silicone implants, a prospective patient must also make choices the size, shape, and placement of implants during her breast enlargement or breast augmentation revision procedure. Dr. Vincent Marin works closely with each patient to provide expert advice so that she has all the information necessary to select the implants that will provide the best results according to her desires and body type.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants have been safely used in Europe, Brazil, and other parts of the world for decades, but were only recently approved by the FDA for use in the United States. Many patients prefer silicone breast implants because the silicone gel that fills the implants more accurately mimics the look and feel of real breast tissue. Compared with saline breast implants, silicone implants have a lower chance of rippling because of the texture of the gel that fills the implants. Silicone breast implants are ideal for women who want breasts that feel and look natural.
Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants are comprised of a shell of silicone rubber that is inflated with sterile saline. Unlike silicone breast implants, which are full size when placed, saline implants are inflated after they have been placed within the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle. Because of this, the incision necessary to insert saline breast implants is typically much smaller than that for silicone implants. Saline implants are thought to also have a lower incidence of capsular contracture, which is the hardening and compression of scar tissue around an implant. If you are considering breast enhancement or revision of a prior breast augmentation surgery, schedule a consultation with our Dallas, Texas staff to learn more about types of breast implants and their advantages and disadvantages.
Contact Dr. Marin in Dallas, Texas to Learn More about Breast Implants
At The Gunter Center, breast augmentation is performed by Dr. Vincent P. Marin. Dr. Marin is known for his ability to achieve remarkably natural results with either silicone or saline breast implants. Contact our Dallas, Texas practice for more information about breast implants, the characteristics of each type, and which implants will best provide you with the results you wish to achieve. At The Gunter Center, we offer a full range of procedures to enhance the aesthetics of the body, including breast lift, full abdominoplasty and mini abdominoplasty, body contouring, and more. Dr. Marin can help you choose the options that will provide you the most benefit.
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Contact The Gunter Center in Dallas, Texas for more information about breast implants and how the different types may affect your final results.
Gunter Center For Aesthetics
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8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 170
Dallas, Texas 75231
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