Silicone implants: Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that looks and feels very similar to natural breast tissue. They are renowned for their natural feel and aesthetic appearance. In the event of rupture, the silicone gel generally remains confined within the implant. Silicone implants are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to meet your specific aesthetic needs.
Saline-filled implants: Saline-filled implants are filled with a sterile saline solution (salt water). They are usually inserted empty into the chest, then filled with saline to achieve the desired size. In the event of rupture, the saline is rapidly absorbed by the body, which generally makes detection easy. Saline-filled implants offer flexibility in adjusting size after surgery.
During your pre-operative consultation, our medical team will discuss in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each type of implant, as well as your personal preferences and aesthetic goals. We'll help you make an informed decision about which type of implant is best for you.
How do I choose the right implant size?
Implant size selection is a crucial step in the breast augmentation process. Our team will work closely with you during in-depth pre-operative consultations to understand your aesthetic goals and take your anatomy into account. We'll show you visual examples and discuss options to determine the size that will give you a balanced and harmonious result.
What are the possible approaches?
The approach for breast augmentation depends on your preferences and our surgeon's recommendation. The most common approaches are :
- Peri-areolar incision (around the areola)
- The submammary incision (in the fold under the breast)
- Axillary incision (in the armpit)
Each of these routes offers specific advantages in terms of scarring and implant positioning, and we'll help you choose the one that's right for you.
What positioning options are available?
Implant positioning can vary between :
- Pre-muscular or retroglandular position (behind the mammary gland)
- The retro-muscular position (under the pectoral muscle)
The choice will depend on your anatomy, the amount of existing breast tissue, and your aesthetic goals. Our team will discuss these options with you in detail to determine the best approach.