Your Breast Implant Choices - Silicone or Saline
Breast Implants Boston Specialist - Dr. Moss
With the FDA approval of the new generation of silicone gel breast implants, women now have choices in breast enlargement. This very exciting news means women seeking breast enlargement now need to educate themselves about their breast implant options. We offer this primer to help you gain an understanding of your choices. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.
In addition to the choice of saline breast implants or MemoryGelTM silicone gel breast implants, there are a wide variety of size and profile choices, offering more options to achieve the best fit your body type. Here is a closer look at some of the features of both saline and MemoryGelTM silicone breast implants.
MemoryGelTM
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Saline |
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FDA Approved |
FDA Approved |
Filled with Mentor's proprietary silicone gelMemoryGelTM holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue. |
Filled with a saltwater solutionSimilar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body; slightly firmer feel. |
Set fill volume. |
Flexible fill volumeAllows the surgeon to adjust the volume during the procedure. |
Three projection optionsModerate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. |
Three projection optionsModerate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. |
Two shell surfaces availablesmooth and textured. |
Two shell surfaces availablesmooth and textured. |
Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement. |
Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement. |
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. |
Estimated General Pricing: $6999.00* |
Estimated General Pricing: $5720.00* |
*Estimated general pricing includes Dr. Moss' surgical fee, breast implants, pain suppression pump, two bras, hospital and anesthesia (administered by board certified M.D.) | |
Breast Implant Profile Choices
A variety of breast implant profiles allows Dr. Moss to achieve a better match between your desired breast projection and your individual body frame. See the table below to compare breast implant projection. When you come in for a consultation with Dr. Moss, he can explain which implants would be suitable based on your shape and the look you desire.
MemoryGelTM Silicone Moderate Profile Breast Implant |
Moderate Profile ImplantsStandard projection, with a wider base width |
Saline Moderate Profile Breast Implant |
MemoryGelTM Silicone Moderate Plus Profile |
Moderate Plus Profile ImplantsA higher projection, with moderate base width |
Saline Moderate Plus Profile |
MemoryGelTM Silicone High Profile |
High Profile ImplantsHighest projection, with narrower base width. |
Saline High Profile |
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Breast Enlargement Photos
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More Breast Implant Information:
Read breast enlargement articles written by Carla and Dr. Moss in our breast enlargement blog.
Read silicone breast implant articles written by Carla and Dr. Moss in our breast implant blog.
Read about pregnancy and breast enlargement written by Carla and Dr. Moss in our breast implant and pregnancy blog.
Watch Dr. Moss' breast augmentation surgery video.
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