Each option may be more or less beneficial to certain patients. Most women who have had breast implants prefer the feel of silicone implants. Rippling can be more of a problem with saline implants, especially if a woman does not start out with much breast tissue. Besides feeling and looking more natural than saline implants, women also claim that silicone implants are lighter. It is up to the patient to consider if they are more comfortable with silicone or saline breast implants. However, most physicians prefer silicone implants as they create a more natural shape and feel.