Hundreds of thousands of women in America choose breast augmentation surgery each year, and its popularity continues to increase. Virginia Beach plastic surgeon Dr. Kevin Bounds uses two types of implants to add volume and aesthetic appeal to breasts: saline and silicone gel. The silicone filler may be a traditional cohesive gel or the newer “gummy bear” variety that has a lithe, supple feel. These silicone implants are much different than the controversial product widely used decades ago. Each type of filler is securely contained within a silicone shell. Implants come in a range of sizes and shapes, allowing patients to select a round shape or teardrop variety that features greater fullness at the base of the breast.