What's the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?

Saline and silicone breast implants both have an outer silicone shell. The implants differ in what they're filled with and how they feel.

Saline breast implants

Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They're usually put into the breast empty and filled when they're in place.

Saline breast implants are available to people ages 18 and older to make breasts larger.

Silicone breast implants

Silicone implants are made with silicone gel filling. Most people believe that silicone breast implants look and feel more like natural breasts.

Silicone breast implants are available to people age 22 and older for augmentation. They are available at any age for breast reconstruction.