Silicone Gel Implants

The number one most requested implant in the united states is the silicone breast implant. It's not because of their safety record – they've been under the microscope since the 60's for health and safety issues. It's not because they are easy to detect when they rupture - point of fact: they are the worst implant in regards to rupture and leakage. It's not because they leave minimal scars – due to the fact that they are pre-filled, they leave the largest scars of all implants! No, it's not for any of the above mentioned reasons they are the most popular. The reason that women want these implants more than any other kind of breast implant is simple: they look and feel like a real breast!

Men and women unanimously agree that silicone gel implants feel the best in the hand. When you squeeze them, they feel like real breast tissue. When they move with the natural movements of the body, the move like a real breast should move. This just goes to show you that the ultimate reason why people want surgery is for their own self confidence and appearance. In this situation, safety actually comes second because it's no secret that saline breast implants are considered the safest implant in the world.

It's true: silicone breast implants have a complicated history that is littered with lawsuits and health concerns. They were even banned for fourteen within the United States. But once the FDA finally approved them for unrestricted use, within 1 year they were topping the request list for women electing for breast augmentation surgery.

Outside of the health concerns, silicone gel implants have a few other negative attributes: they cost more, they leave larger scars, and they are very difficult to spot if they should rupture and begin leaking gel into a woman's body.

If you would like to learn more about silicone gel implants, you should speak directly with a plastic surgeon that specializes in the field. Only a licensed physician can give you accurate feedback when it comes to your health concerns.