Silicone is preferred for a number of reasons:
1. Because saline implants have a valve, it is the number one reason for leakage. Silicone implants do not have a valve, which means it has a much less chance of leaking.
2. Saline implants automatically set you up for a second surgery. The silicone implants of today are created with memory gel and are not liquid. If the implant ruptures, it won’t leak. If saline breaks, it deflates quickly and becomes an urgent surgery.
3. Saline implants are harder than silicone implants.