Do saline breast implants look natural?

Yes. When selected appropriately for a patient's anatomy and placed by an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Awada, saline implants create beautiful, natural-looking breast enhancement with balanced proportions.

Are saline breast implants safe?

Saline breast implants have been extensively studied and are FDA-approved for cosmetic breast augmentation in patients who are at least 18 years old. In the rare instance of a rupture, the saline solution is harmlessly absorbed by the body. As with any medical device, they do carry some potential risks that should be discussed during your consultation.

Can saline implants correct uneven breasts?

Yes. Saline implants can improve breast symmetry by restoring volume and creating a more balanced appearance. Depending on the degree of asymmetry, Dr. Awada may recommend different implant sizes or combining augmentation with another procedure.

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Silicone breast implants are a popular choice for women who want to enhance their figure while maintaining natural-looking contours and softness. At Michigan Cosmetic Surgery in Southfield, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mariam Awada helps women understand the differences among today’s implant options and recommends those that align with the patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic vision.

Named one of Newsweek’s Top Plastic Surgeons in America, Dr. Awada has more than 20 years of experience helping women from throughout Southfield, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Novi, Rochester Hills, and Metro Detroit achieve beautifully proportioned breast augmentation results.

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What Are Silicone Breast Implants?

Silicone implants are medical devices used to increase breast volume, improve shape, and enhance overall proportions. Rather than being filled during surgery, silicone implants are pre-manufactured with a cohesive gel interior. This construction allows the implant to maintain a consistent shape while providing a supple feel after healing.

The FDA has approved silicone implants for breast augmentation in women aged 22 and older. They are available in numerous sizes, widths, and projection profiles, allowing Dr. Awada to select an implant that complements your chest dimensions instead of relying on a standard approach.

Because silicone implants arrive in their final shape and size, they generally require a slightly longer incision than saline implants use. Silicone implants’ cohesive gel construction, however, allows them to maintain their shape while producing smooth, attractive breast contours.

Silicone Implant Benefits

Softer Feel

Many women select silicone implants because their cohesive gel closely resembles the consistency of natural breast tissue, creating a soft, realistic feel after healing.

Smooth Breast Shape

Silicone implants create gentle transitions between the implant and surrounding tissue, producing refined breast contours that complement your figure.

Less Noticeable Rippling

Women with thinner breast tissue may experience less visible implant rippling with silicone implants than with saline implants, although individual anatomy also plays an important role.

Personalized Implant Projection Options

Silicone implants are available in multiple profiles and dimensions, making it possible to customize how much fullness and forward projection you achieve while maintaining balanced proportions.

Durable Cohesive Gel Design

Modern silicone implants are manufactured with cohesive gel technology that helps them retain their shape while remaining flexible, contributing to long-lasting aesthetic results.

Silicone vs. Saline Implants

Silicone and saline implants are both proven options for breast augmentation, but each offers distinct advantages. The best choice depends on your existing breast tissue, desired appearance, and personal preferences.

Many patients choose silicone implants because they offer a softer feel and can create smoother contours, particularly in women with less existing breast tissue. Saline implants, by comparison, are inserted empty and filled after placement, which typically allows for a smaller incision. If a saline implant ruptures, it loses volume as the sterile saline solution is naturally absorbed by the body.

Silicone implant ruptures are usually not visible because the cohesive gel often remains within the implant shell. For that reason, periodic imaging with ultrasound or MRI may be recommended to evaluate implant integrity over time.

During your consultation, Dr. Awada will explain the advantages and considerations of both implant types so you can confidently choose the version that best supports your cosmetic goals.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Silicone Breast Implants?

Silicone breast implants are usually recommended for women who value a soft, natural feel and subtle breast contours. They can also be an excellent choice for patients with thinner soft tissue coverage who want to minimize the visibility of implant edges.

Ideal candidates should be in good overall health, have realistic expectations for surgery, and be at least 22 years old.

Your consultation includes detailed measurements, an evaluation of your anatomy, and a discussion about your desired appearance so Dr. Awada can suggest the implant size, profile, and placement strategy best suited to your body.

Silicone Breast Implant FAQs

Can silicone implants improve breast asymmetry?

Yes. Silicone implants can address differences in breast size or shape, and Dr. Awada will customize your surgical plan to create the most balanced result possible.

Will my silicone implants settle after surgery?

Yes. As swelling improves and the surrounding tissues relax, implants typically settle into a more natural position over the weeks and months following surgery.

Can I exercise after silicone breast augmentation?

Most patients can gradually return to exercise after surgery, but strenuous upper-body activities should be avoided until Dr. Awada determines that healing is progressing appropriately.

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“I had breast implants in Las Vegas 7 years ago I woke up one day and my saline implant broke it was awful I looked for the best surgeons in Michigan and found her she’s amazing she did a lift and lots of reconstruction that wasn’t easy she did awesome! I recommend more then 5 stars”

– ACTUAL PATIENT

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Why Choose Dr. Awada?

Picking the right silicone implant involves much more than deciding how large you want your breasts to be. Dr. Mariam Awada believes successful breast augmentation begins with a careful analysis of each patient’s unique anatomy and a thorough understanding of the look they hope to achieve.

As an award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Awada is able to expertly evaluate chest width, breast dimensions, tissue thickness, skin elasticity, nipple position, and overall body proportions before recommending an implant. She also considers projection, implant placement, and long-term balance to help create results that remain attractive as your body changes over time.

Women from Southfield and across the Metro Detroit region trust Dr. Awada for her honest recommendations, artistic perspective, and compassionate, woman-to-woman approach. Every breast augmentation plan is individualized to help patients achieve beautiful enhancement that feels totally authentic to who they are.

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Are you interested in silicone implants in Southfield, MI? Call Michigan Cosmetic Surgery today at 248-949-2450 or schedule your private consultation online here.