Saline Breast Implants in Fort Worth, TX

Dr. Kunkel offers breast augmentation to women from Fort Worth, Colleyville, Mansfield, Weatherford, Arlington, and across North Texas and beyond. Fort Worth doctors have recognized Dr. Kunkel’s outstanding care of patients and have voted him a TopDoc (Fort Worth, Texas Magazine) 22 times! Dial 817.335.5200 today to schedule your saline breast implant consultation at our practice!

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Shapes And Sizes Of Saline Implants

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(a saline breast implant)

Almost all of the saline breast implants used today are round.  “Teardrop” saline breast implants are available but not commonly chosen for breast augmentation.

Saline implants come in a wide variety of sizes.  The largest saline breast implant available in the U.S. is 960 cc’s. That is an extremely large implant, used almost exclusively in cases of breast reconstruction rather than cosmetic breast augmentation.

Saline Implant Profiles

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There are different “profiles” of round saline breast implants.  ‘Profile’ refers to a combination of how wide an implant is and how much projection (front-to-back dimension) it has.  The profile types are ‘moderate’, ‘moderate plus’, and ‘high’.  A moderate profile implant is wider and flatter than a high profile implant of the same volume. A moderate-plus implant is in between those two.  Imagine that you have three water vases that are shaped differently from each other but all hold the same amount of water.  One vase is tall and thin (like a high profile breast implant), one vase is short and wide (like a moderate profile implant), and one vase is in between those two.  Having different profiles of implants available allows a more customized approach to breast surgery.

Technique Of Placement Compared To Silicone Breast Implants

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Silicone breast implants are pre-filled. Saline implants are empty initially. Because of this, smaller incisions may be used when placing saline breast implants. After the incision is made a pocket is created behind the breast tissue. The empty saline breast implant edges are rolled together into a shape that looks like a folded tortilla (this is Texas, after all!). The empty, folded implant is then inserted into the pocket. Sterile saline is added to the implant, filling it to its final shape and volume.

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"I couldn't be happier! What a great doctor! My results are incredible. I had breast augmentation (saline implants) and Dr. Kunkel was very attentive to my concerns and answered all my questions. His staff is awesome. Definitely recommend him. Thank you very much Dr. Kunkel"
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(Dr. Kunkel making final adjustments during breast augmentation with saline implants.)

Benefits Of Saline Breast Implants Compared To Silicone Implants

The incisions and resulting scars are usually smaller with saline implants than similar-volume silicone breast implants.  Since saline may be added to or removed from the implants, this allows for more “fine tuning” of the final result than when using pre-filled silicone implants.   This may be beneficial for a woman who has one breast that is larger than the other.  Saline implants also typically cost less than silicone implants.

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(Photograph of a woman learning about breast implants)

Candidates For Saline Breast Implants

Saline implants may work well in women who have a little more existing breast tissue than women who have almost no shape or volume. Women of average weight (or even a little ‘plus-sized’) may be good candidates for saline breast implants.   In situations where one breast is noticeably larger than the other, saline implants may be a good choice.

How Long Do Saline Breast Implants Last?

Like other medical devices, saline-filled breast implants will wear-out over time.  When that happens the saline leaks out and the breast loses shape. The saline is absorbed by the body but now one breast has volume and shape while the other does not.  This becomes a bit of a ‘social emergency’. The average length of time that saline breast implants last is about 14 years. When a saline breast implant loses its volume and shape, additional surgery will be needed to either remove or replace it.

Speak With Dr. Kunkel For Saline Breast Implants!

Interested in learning more about Saline breast implants and whether you are a candidate for treatment? When you call 817.335.5200 and speak with our office, our staff can answer any questions you have and schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Kelly R. Kunkel. Or, you can fill out our appointment request form by clicking here. Our staff and experienced plastic surgeon looks forward to serving you!

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