Implants Types

  • Saline implants – Saline implants are made from salt water solution and because of this, they’re a safer option in the case of a silent rupture. Saline implants can be used in breast augmentation surgery in all women over the age of 18. Saline implants can be filled after they’re put in place, making them ideal for transaxillary breast augmentation.
  • Silicone implants – Silicone implants are the major alternative to saline. They are made from plastic gel (gel) and many women find that they feel more natural when compared to saline implants.
  • IDEAL implants – IDEAL implants are a type of saline implant that manage to combine a lot of the benefits of saline and silicone. Although they are filled with saline, the internal structure of IDEAL implants means they’re able to achieve a natural feel with still retaining the safety benefits of saline implants.
  • Gummy Bear implants – Gummy Bear implants are a type of silicone implant that are made from cohesive gel. This basically means that they retain their shape better and in the event of a rupture, they will not leak in the same way that regular silicone implants do. Gummy Bear implants were approved by the FDA in early 2012.

When it comes to the right choice of implants for a breast augmentation, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

The type of breast implants used will depend on a few key factors, such as your personal preference for appearance and feel, how the implants will be inserted, if they’ll be placed above or below the chest muscle etc.

Dr Lynam has a vast amount of experience performing breast augmentation surgery and therefore can advise patients best on the right type of implants to use for their particular wants and needs.

Choose one of our breast procedures to learn more:

Saline implants

Saline implants

Browse Saline implants

View more
Silicone implants

Silicone implants

Browse Silicone implants

View more
Ideal Implants

Ideal Implants

Browse Ideal Implants

View more
Gummy Bear Implants

Gummy Bear Implants

Browse Gummy Bear Implants

View more
Implant FAQ

Implant FAQ

Browse Implant FAQ

View more
How long do they last?

How long do they last?

Browse How long do they last?

View more
Silicone vs Saline

Silicone vs Saline

Browse Silicone vs Saline

View more
Tear Drop vs Round

Tear Drop vs Round

Browse Tear Drop vs Round

View more
Textured vs Smooth

Textured vs Smooth

Browse Textured vs Smooth

View more
Choosing the right breast size

Choosing the right size

Browse Choosing the right size

View more
Choosing the right breast type

Choosing the right type

Browse Choosing the right type

View more

Many breast implant options available today. Contact the team at NoBreastScar.com to learn all your options and choose an implant that works with your goals and body type.

Travel Kit

We’re A National
Breast Enhancement Center
Located in Richmond, Virginia

Patients visit our center from around the world. Check out our helpful
travel guide and simple online consultation. Get started on this life
changing journey today.

Dr Lynam

A Note From
Our Medical Director
Dr. Gregory Lynam

I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to visit
our Richmond Breast Enhancement Center . We believe
any great breast surgery starts with open and honest
communication between you and I. Let’s discuss your
goals and plan your solution. I am 100% comitted to your
beautiful results.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Sincerely,

dr-sign

Internet Consult