Name: Types of Breast Implants
Brand: VIP Plastic Surgery
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About Our Breast Implants

Selecting the best type of breast implant is most likely a high priority for you when choosing to have breast augmentation. At VIP Plastic Surgery in Las Vegas, NV, we feel it is important for you to have the resources you need to make that choice. This is a guide about saline or silicone implants, which was made for you to learn more about your preferences in the various aspects of breast implants available today. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Christopher Khorsandi, would be happy to have a consultation with you to examine your current breast size, body proportions, and more. He will answer your questions and talk you through your concerns about how this process works, what implant types you qualify for, the risks and benefits of each type, and more during your consultation at VIP Plastic Surgery.

Your Choice of Breast implants

Need to know more about the similarities and differences between the types of breast implants we offer? On this page, we discuss:

Silicone breast implants
Saline breast implants
Gummy bear breast implants

Silicone Breast implants

Silicone implants are filled with a silicone gel material that is said to feel more like natural breasts than saline implants. Silicone implants are less likely to rupture than saline implants, but if a rupture does occur, it is more difficult to see and requires an MRI to detect the rupture. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved silicone implants for breast augmentation for patients over the age of 22. Cancer survivors can have breast reconstruction with silicone implants after a mastectomy at any age. Silicone implants:

Are chosen by 80% of women worldwide
Feel more like natural breast tissue
Have a lower rupture rate
Are made into a more stable shape
Develop less rippling
Provide a more natural look when there is little native breast tissue
Can cost more than other types of implant fillers
Require a larger incision and the creation of a larger areola if placed through the nipple

Silicone implants cannot:

Be placed into the breast through the belly button
Be inserted through the armpit if a larger implant is selected
Be reabsorbed into the body if the implant shell ruptures

Saline Breast Implants

Saline implants are silicone shells filled with sterile salt water (saline) solution. Because saline implants are inserted into the breasts before they are filled, they require a smaller incision than augmentation using silicone implants, and the size of the implants can be easily adjusted and evaluated during surgery. Saline implants are FDA approved for use in women over the age of 18 and for women of any age for breast reconstruction. Saline implants can be:

Filled with salt water (which is naturally absorbed by the body, if ruptured)
Placed through a smaller incision
Used in patients who are under 22 years of age
Can be filled to different volumes from side to side for symmetry

Saline implants tend to:

Have more rippling
Feel less natural
Have higher implant rupture rates

VIP Plastic Surgery Reviews

Been a patient since 2020. My experience with Dr K (and the entire team at VIP) has been so positive that I come here all the way from Massachusetts. Whether we are touching up my filler or undergoing surgery (ive had incredible results with breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, face/neck lift, and upper bleph) Doc will always be straightforward about being realistic with expectations, its easy to get carried away and expect him to perform mircales lol. I suggest anyone interested in getting work done.. try to be as specific as possible with what your desired outcome is, that way you can learn the most upfront and there wont be any surprises in the end. I noticed some of the negative reviews are from people that have never even stepped foot in the office, its like they just saw an article and decided to dogpile, how is that fair? Try having some perspective and understanding before spreading negativity.

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I love my new breast! Thank you Dr. K for fixing my boobs. I had my breast done 3 years ago and got pregnant a year later. I breast fed and my breast did not get ruined. Literally the best doc and best boob job ever! I also get my Morpheus treatments there and I'm obsessed. I love all their staff, all the girls are super sweet def 10/10 recommend Dr. K

K.F. Yelp

Five Stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had my breast augmentation redone at VIP Plastic Surgery, and I am beyond thrilled with the results. Dr.K is truly an artist! He has an incredible eye for detail and a talent for creating natural, beautiful results. I never want to feel like I have to redo a procedure, and with Dr. K, I know I won’t have to. His expertise and precision are unmatched. From start to finish, the entire team made me feel comfortable and cared for. They addressed all my concerns, eased my anxieties, and treated me like a VIP every step of the way. They even offer amazing skincare services, so I’ve been able to keep my skin looking flawless too! If you’re looking for a surgeon who will give you results you’ll love for a lifetime, Dr. K and his team at VIP Plastic Surgery are the ones to trust. Highly recommend!

J.G. Google

I went to Dr Khorsandi for a Breast Augmentation with silicone implants and i am so so happy with the outcome! Everything was done so professionally and quickly with minimal stress. His team at his office and Surgical center were amazing! So nice and caring for me throughout the whole process. Only one week post op and could say nothing but positive things overall. Thanks Doc!

G.M. Yelp

I had breast augmentation revision in June 2024. The results are incredible. I researched the entire country before deciding to go with Dr. K . It was worth the trip from Texas. After. nursing 4 kids, and 15 year old implants I was thinking I would need a lift (other surgeons also said I would ) but he was able to give me perfect breasts without one. Now 5 months later I can’t believe these are my boobs. They are literally perfect . Also the staff is amazing and the surgery center treats you like a princess . 10/10 recommend if you are need breast implants or revision . Thank you VIP plastic surgery.

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Gummy-Bear Breast Implants

Cohesive gel implants, also referred to as “gummy bear” implants, are made of a highly cohesive silicone gel that is thicker than typical silicone implants. These implants are said to feel and appear very natural with lower possibilities of implant rippling and folding. These implants are usually inserted using either the inframammary or periareolar incision.

Attributes of Breast Implants

We understand all of the considerations may appear overwhelming, but selecting the best breast implant can be easy once the objectives are discussed during the consultation. Also, the body frame and structure contribute to the decision-making process, as well as your desired:

The size of breast implants
The shape of breast implants
The profile of breast implants

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Size of the breast implant

Implant size is chosen based on the cubic centimeters (cc) of saline or silicone implanted. When dealing with breast implants, we do not talk in terms of cup size, which is a clothing manufacturer’s way of describing brassiere measurements. Just like other pieces of clothing, cup size can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as there is no real standard of size. One brand of bra may fit entirely different from another. By measuring your breast volume in cubic centimeters, the number is standardized. We can make approximate increase estimates on the cup size with every additional 200 ccs of volume added. Every patient is unique, and the number of cubic centimeters can look like too little or too much, depending on the patient's body frame and proportions. To choose the appropriate volume, Dr. Khorsandi will assess how much native breast tissue exists. Then, he can make recommendations about the size of your breast implants. In the operating room, Dr. Khorsandi may make a switch if implants turn out to not be an ideal fit.

Shape of the breast implant

We offer round and teardrop-shaped breast implants at VIP Plastic Surgery. Round implants are selected more often than teardrop-shaped implants, and many patients say the round implants look and feel more natural. Also, the round-shaped implants add more fullness to the top of the breast that patients find desirable. The newer Natrelle Style 410 shaped, form-stable silicone gel implant and the Sientra shaped implants are available in both round and teardrop shapes that mimic a real breast. The differences between shapes will be discussed in detail during the initial consultation.

Profile of the breast Implant

Breast implants come in a number of distinguishing profiles. These include low, intermediate, high, and ultra-high profiles. For any given volume, implants can have varying levels of projection because of the profile of the implant. The higher the profile, the more the breast will stand out from the chest when viewed from the side. In addition, a breast implant that has a higher profile will have more breast fullness in the upper pole.

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Want more Info on implants?

At VIP Plastic Surgery, one of our goals we strive to achieve for each breast augmentation patient is to provide information. We want our plastic surgery patients to make informed decisions about their care, and Dr. Khorsandi and our team will be there when questions or concerns arise. Contact our office in Las Vegas, NV to explore the different implant options in augmenting your breasts.

Types of Breast Implants in Las Vegas, NV