Saline implants, offered by Dr. Wess Cohen, enhance breast shape and volume while addressing concerns such as asymmetry, underdevelopment, or volume loss. Designed to achieve balanced, natural-looking proportions, they provide customizable size options and a safe, structured feel for patients seeking aesthetic enhancement or breast reconstruction.
Restore symmetry and fullness to the breasts
Saline implants are silicone shells filled with a sterile saltwater solution that enhance breast size, shape, and symmetry. They are inserted empty and filled during surgery, which allows for precise volume adjustments. If a rupture occurs, the saline is absorbed by the body. Saline implants can create natural-looking results, especially when placed under the muscle, and are a versatile option for addressing underdevelopment, asymmetry, or volume changes after pregnancy, weight loss, or surgery.
Saline implants can help with:
- Small or underdeveloped breasts
- Breast asymmetry
- Volume loss after pregnancy or weight changes
- Changes in breast shape following aging
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Revision of previous breast augmentation
- Certain congenital breast shape irregularities
Why Choose Dr. Cohen?
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Benefits of saline implants:
- Customizable size with adjustable fill during surgery
- Smaller incisions since implants are filled after placement
- Safe, natural absorption of saline if rupture occurs
- FDA-approved for augmentation and reconstruction
- Multiple profile options to match body proportions
- Structured, firmer feel preferred by some patients
Saline implants vs. silicone implants
Saline Implants
Saline implants consist of silicone shells filled with a sterile saltwater solution. They are inserted empty and filled during surgery, allowing for precise volume adjustments. If a rupture occurs, the saline is harmlessly absorbed by the body, though implant replacement surgery is required. They tend to feel firmer than silicone and may show more visible rippling in patients with thin breast tissue. Saline implants are a versatile choice for those seeking adjustability and optimal safety.
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that mimics the feel of breast tissue. They are pre-filled before surgery, which typically requires slightly larger incisions for placement. Many patients find silicone implants softer and more natural to the touch, with less risk of visible rippling, especially in individuals with minimal breast tissue. However, ruptures may be harder to detect without imaging, as the gel generally stays contained within the shell.
What happens during saline implant surgery?
Your experience begins with a detailed consultation, during which Dr. Cohen reviews your goals, examines your breast anatomy, and helps you select the appropriate implant size, profile, and placement. You’ll discuss incision location, often under the breast fold, around the areola, or in the armpit, as well as whether the implants will be placed above or beneath the chest muscle. This is also the time to review your medical history and any customization options.
On the day of surgery, you’ll receive general anesthesia to ensure you remain asleep throughout the procedure. Dr. Cohen will make the agreed-upon incision, insert the empty implant shell, and carefully fill it with sterile saline solution to achieve the desired size and shape. The incisions are then closed with sutures, and a surgical dressing is applied. The entire procedure typically lasts one to two hours, followed by a monitored recovery period.
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Dr. Wess Cohen is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Southbury with advanced training from Rutgers University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is fellowship-trained in microsurgery and cosmetic surgery with a focus on breast aesthetics and has even served as Chief Resident during his plastic surgery residency. Dr. Cohen develops surgical plans to help each patient achieve balanced, natural-looking results. Schedule your consultation today to discuss your goals and explore your breast implant options.