Dr. Sean Rice, of Rice Cosmetic Surgery is a top breast surgeon who performs hundreds of breast implants Toronto surgeries per year.

Choosing to have a breast augmentation and selecting a breast implant can be a difficult decision. Some women take years to decide! In our Toronto cosmetic clinic, we understand the process and we’re here to answer any of the questions that you may have.

We suggest reading this article to guide help you through the Breast Implant Consultation Process.  We invite you to view our breast augmentation before and after pictures to assist you in selecting the right breast implant for you.

Selecting Breast Implants Toronto

Saline Breast Implants Toronto

Saline implants come deflated and are filled with the saline once inserted into the breast.Saline implants are a silicone elastomer shell that is filled with a saltwater solution known as saline. This is the same solution that patients get when having an IV.   Saline implants have a slightly higher tendency to ripple than cohesive gel implants, and therefore, need to be placed under the muscle more often. Saline implants tend to provide a more rounded appearance to the breast.

Cohesive Gel Breast Implants Toronto

A cohesive gel breast implant is a silicone shell filled with a silicone gel inside. These implants, which have been available for breast augmentation since the year 2000, differ greatly from the previous generation of silicone implants. To understand the consistency of a cohesive gel implant, many patients are told to bite into a gummy bear candy and look inside. For this reason, many patients ask their doctors for “gummy bear” implants rather than referring to them as cohesive gel implants.

These implants are widely recognized for their ability to closely mimic the soft, supple appearance and feel of natural female breasts. A cohesive gel implant is filled with a thicker substance than liquid silicone.  It does not leak if the implant shell holding it inside the breast is ruptured. Cohesive gel implants come in two shapes, an anatomical and a round shape. The beauty of the anatomical cohesive gel implants is that they come in a variety of heights, widths, and projections. With a round implant, you can only alter the width and projection.

It should be noted that anatomical cohesive gel implants are best for women seeking natural-looking breasts that are roughly proportionate to their body structures. Anatomical cohesive gel implants are not recommended for women who are seeking overly large breast enhancement. Rice Cosmetic Surgery is able to recommend an implant that is closest to the natural shape of your breasts.

At Rice Cosmetic Surgery, we offer both round and anatomical cohesive gel implants.