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Breast Implant Information – Silicone vs. Saline

Women now have more choices than ever before in breast implant options. A new generation of leak-proof silicone gel breast implants is FDA approved for women over the age of 21. As is evident in this image of a MemoryGel™ silicone gel breast implant cut in half, the implant holds together uniformly without leaking due to the cohesive, gelatin-like material that acts as a solid rather than a liquid while remaining soft to the touch.

MemoryGel^TM Breast Implants	Saline Breast Implants
FDA Approved	FDA Approved
Filled with Mentor’s proprietary silicone gel MemoryGel^TM holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue.	Filled with a saltwater solution Similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body; slightly firmer feel.
Set fill volume	Flexible fill volume Allows the surgeon to adjust the volume during the procedure.
Three projection options Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile.	Three projection options Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile.
Two shell surfaces available smooth and textured.	Two shell surfaces available smooth and textured.
Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement.	Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement.
Covered by Mentor’s standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy.	Covered by Mentor’s standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy.