Enhance your breast shape and volume with saline implants, which provide a customizable, natural look while correcting asymmetry or volume loss. At Vinings Surgery Center, we offer Mentor® and Natrelle® saline implants for personalized results.
Achieve your desired breast shape and size
Saline implants are medical-grade silicone shells filled with a sterile saline solution designed to enhance breast size and shape. They are FDA-approved for breast augmentation in women 18 and older and for breast reconstruction at any age. Saline implants are inserted empty and filled during surgery, allowing for customized volume adjustments. If a rupture occurs, the body safely absorbs the saline. At Vinings Surgery Center, we offer Mentor® and Natrelle® saline implants in various sizes and profiles to achieve your desired look.
Saline implants help with:
- Small or underdeveloped breasts
- Breast asymmetry
- Loss of volume after pregnancy or weight loss
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Revision of previous breast augmentation
- Correction of congenital breast deformities
Types of saline implants
Mentor® saline implants
Mentor® saline implants feature a smooth, medical-grade silicone shell filled with sterile saline solution. They are available in moderate, moderate plus, and high-profile options. Mentor® also offers SPECTRUM™ adjustable saline implants, which allow for post-surgical volume adjustments to ensure an optimally natural feel and customizable results.
Natrelle® saline implants
Natrelle® saline implants are versatile options for breast enhancement, available in low, moderate, and high profiles to match different body types and aesthetic goals. They are FDA-approved, with a smooth surface and an anterior fill valve for precise volume control during surgery. Natrelle® saline implants provide long-lasting, natural-looking results.
Benefits of saline implants:
- Customizable size with adjustable fill volume during surgery
- Smaller incisions since implants are filled after placement
- Natural absorption of saline in case of rupture
- FDA-approved for breast augmentation and reconstruction
- Various profile options to match different body types
- Firm, structured feel preferred by some patients
- Lower cost compared to silicone implants
Saline implants FAQs
How do saline implants feel compared to silicone implants?
Saline implants generally feel firmer than silicone implants. Some patients prefer this structured feel, while others find silicone implants more natural to the touch.
Are saline implants safe?
Yes, saline implants are FDA-approved and considered safe. If a rupture occurs, the sterile saline solution is naturally absorbed by the body without harm.
What happens if a saline implant ruptures?
A rupture in a saline implant causes immediate deflation, making it easy to detect. The body absorbs the saline safely, and surgical replacement is needed to restore breast volume.
How long do saline implants last?
Saline implants are not lifetime devices. On average, they last 10-15 years, but some patients may require replacement sooner due to rupture, rippling, or personal preference.
Do saline implants look natural?
Yes, saline implants can look natural, especially when placed under the muscle. However, in patients with thin breast tissue, saline implants may cause more visible rippling than silicone.
Can saline implants be adjusted after surgery?
Mentor® SPECTRUM™ saline implants allow for post-surgical volume adjustments for up to six months, making them a flexible option for patients who want customized results.
Schedule your consultation
Dr. Robert Colgrove is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in breast augmentation and reconstruction. As the leader of Vinings Surgery Center, he specializes in creating natural, balanced results using Mentor® and Natrelle® saline implants. With a commitment to patient satisfaction, Dr. Colgrove tailors each procedure to meet your unique goals. If you’re considering saline implants, schedule a personalized consultation today to discuss your options and achieve the enhanced, confident look you desire.
