This Pro/Con List Helped Her Decide Between Saline And Silicone Implants
Angela BankerMany of us know that a good pro/con list can help guide a decision in the right direction. Each person may have a different list for the same topic as we each put a different value on it. While I was deciding which implants to go with for my reconstruction, I made my own pro/con list. It’s not something I do on a regular basis, but it was something I felt I needed to do to help formulate my decision. I’ve decided to share a portion of my list with you in hopes that it may help form your own decisions, should you need it.
Saline
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| More natural filling of salt water | Still a foreign object with an outer shell made with silicone |
| If it ruptures, the body absorbs the saline | Heavier than silicone |
| Obvious sign of rupture: the implant goes flat, which makes the breast deflate | Wrinkles more than silicone |
| Friends that went with saline are happy | Friends say it does not feel as natural |
| No MRI needed | |
| Helps with getting over body image issues |
Silicone
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Feels more natural | Foreign object implanted in my body |
| Doesn’t seem as heavy | MRI’s needed to detect rupture |
| I’ve been told they wrinkle less than saline | If ruptured, no physical sign |
| Friends that went with silicone are happy | Can still wrinkle |
| Friends that have had both are happier with silicone | |
| Helps with getting over body image issues |
While not everyone’s decision regarding which implants to get—or even whether or not to get implants at all—will be the same for a variety of reasons, I hope this list will help you get the facts you need to make the decision that is best for you.
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