Breast implants: Saline vs. silicone

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What factors should I consider before getting breast implants?
Is the safety of breast implants actively monitored?
What factors might I consider before getting breast implants?
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What's the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?
Saline breast implants
Silicone breast implants
What are the risks of breast implants?
What happens if an implant ruptures?
Ruptured saline implant
Ruptured silicone implant
Is the safety of breast implants watched?
What might I consider before getting breast implants?
What's the bottom line?

If a saline breast implant tears, the implant will flatten. This will change the size and shape of the breast.

Leaking saline solution isn't a health risk. But removing the silicone shell requires surgery. A new implant can likely be inserted at the same time.