Alternatives to Silicone
Associated Press
Women who want to enlarge their breasts or reconstruct them after surgery have two basic alternatives to silicone gel breast implants:
* Saline-filled implants. These consist of a silicone envelope that is implanted under the skin of the breast. They can be filled with saline solution before or after implantation.
* Breast reconstruction. This involves using a patient’s own tissue, usually from the lower abdomen, thighs or buttocks. It is a more complicated operation than an implant and is often not suitable for thin women, who do not have enough tissue to spare.
