With many resources online and differing opinions, it may be hard to understand the differences between saline and silicone. Here are some quick tips.  As always, please book a consultation and Dr. Lawton can provide you more details and answer any outstanding questions!  When you’re ready, please schedule your appointment with Newport Beach breast augmentation surgeon, Dr. Tenley Lawton.

Saline:

  • Available at Age 18
  • Harder than breast tissue
  • Less expensive
  • Smaller incision
  • More likely to ripple
  • East to detect rupture
  • Very safe
  • Lifetime warranty
Silicone:
  • Available at Age 22
  • Similar to breast tissue
  • More expensive
  • Larger incision
  • Less likely to ripple
  • Harder to detect rupture
  • Very safe
  • Lifetime warranty