A saline implant is a salt water filled breast implant that has a silicone shell. Saline breast augmentation involves inserting the implants via an incision under/on the breast or through the navel. Some saline breast implants volume can be adjusted after the surgery through a valve.

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Experience with breast implants

After losing a lot of weight I had small empty bags for breast. Not a pretty site. So I decided to get implants. My pain was to be expected it is major surgery. The results are great but I wish I would have gone bigger. I have a large bone structure and went for a small C cup. Now... Full Saline implant review

Published Apr 7, 2007 by ShanaCooper

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I got my surgery done two and a half years ago and I can say that I am happy with my breasts, but there are a few things that I am very unhappy with. The doctor didn't discuss MANY things with me and going into the surgery, I was clueless. First off, he never even confirmed where the incision would be! The... Full Saline implant review

Published Sep 28, 2007

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I love my saline implants! ~ Saline implant was worth it

Jayme Lee Kinston, North Carolina Jul 23, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $4,800 Pain: Painfree

Saline implant for post baby breasts, small breasts

My implants are only a month and a half old! The decision to get them was probably one of the best I've ever made! The same day I had the surgery... more

Great experience, awesome doctor, definitely pleased! ~ Saline implant was worth it

Jujukiser Rome, GA Jul 9, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $3,200 Pain: Mild

Saline implant for Breast implants, small breasts

I had the surgery last June and have been thoroughly pleased with my results. I had the surgery on Friday morning, and was up walking around that... more

8 years later, still love the results. ~ Saline implant was worth it

Chedgpath Tulsa, Oklahoma Jul 5, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $3,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

Saline implant for breast enlargement, implants, small breasts

The school year would end and a new one would begin. I saw "Mother Nature" work her art on the girls in my class, but I looked the same... more

10 years later and still love it every day! ~ Saline implant was worth it

Kcnospam Houston, TX Jun 25, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $8,000 Pain: Severe

Saline implant for small breasts

I had a breast augmentation (saline) about 10 years ago when silicone was still off the market. I am still happy every day I look in the mirror. ... more

Saline implants - huge mistake - loved the results but they destroyed my life! ~ Saline implant was NOT worth it

BethTaylor Bala Cynwyd, PA Jun 4, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $15,000 Pain: Worst possible

Saline implant for breast augmentation, explant

I decided to get saline implants because I was told they are safe. They literally destroyed my life. I'm totally disabled and still trying to... more

Worst health nightmare of my life ~ Saline implant was NOT worth it

Trisht Tucson, AZ May 21, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $3,500 Pain: Worst possible

Saline implant for breast augmentation, breast enhancement

I had saline breast implants because I thought they would be safer than silicone gel. After nursing my babies, I decided I would do something for... more

Not worth risking your health ~ Saline implant was NOT worth it

Seekingthetruthaboutimplants@yahoo.com California May 19, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $6,500 Pain: Severe

Saline implant for breast augmentation

I had saline implants placed 5 years ago. Had no problems for the first 4 years. After 4 years one of my implants ruptured and slowly I became... more

Warning! noticabely increases self confidence. ~ Saline implant was worth it

Julie7 Colorado Springs, Colorado Apr 15, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $5,500 Pain: Uncomfortable

Saline implant for breast augmentation, breast enhancement, breast enlargement, breasts, droopy breasts

I went from a small size B to a size C and ...and rather surprisingly gained more self confidence then I realized. It's a little embaressing to... more

Overall happy with the procedure ~ Saline implant was worth it

Kwalkden Spokane, Wa Apr 7, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $4,600 Pain: Severe

Saline implant for breast augmentation

I wish I had done it sooner. I was 38 y/o when I had my augmentation done. I went with saline as I was not comfortable with that much silicone in... more

Loved the results!! ~ Saline implant was worth it

J40 Frankfurt, Germany Mar 19, 2008 Saline implant Cost: $4,000 Pain: Severe

Saline implant for breast augmentation, breast enlargement

I'm 5'10" and athletic. My bra size was 38 A. It just didn't fit the body. My husband didn't mind he said I perfect just the way I was, but it... more

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