Silicone Continuing to Gain in Market Share

Silicone gel implants continue to gain market share over saline implants, especially in regions like Southern California and Florida. Mentor data shows patient satisfaction with silicone gel is slightly higher than with saline over time, and capsular contracture rates remain similar.

For patients who do not mind an incision under the breast, silicone gel offers a soft, natural feel with excellent shape retention and low rippling. Those who prioritize a no-breast-scar approach, such as an umbilical or axillary insertion, may still prefer saline as long as they have adequate tissue coverage. Our plastic surgery practice continues to study silicone placement through the axilla, but the technique is still early and not yet recommended routinely.

Mentor reports that in many practices across the country, silicone gel accounts for at least 50 percent of new breast augmentations and, in some offices, has surpassed saline altogether. At Core Plastic Surgery, saline remains popular because many patients request endoscopic techniques.

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