Saline vs Silicone and Implant Placement | What Matters for Explant Recovery #implants #silicone

YouTube video by Robert Whitfield MD discussing how implant fill (saline vs silicone) and placement affect explant recovery. The content states the implant fill (saline vs silicone) generally does not change recovery because the outer shell is the same; however silicone elastomer surface/texture can influence how strongly the implant adheres to surrounding tissues. Submuscular implants’ difficulty of removal depends on adhesion to rib surfaces and tissue (textured implants adhere more). Subglandular/submammary (above the muscle) implants are often removable with a relatively intact capsule and can usually be freed from the muscle easily; typically only a 1–2 or up to 3 mm plane/space is needed for removal.
Questions this video answers
No — the speaker says the short answer is 'No' because the outer shell is the same.
About 1–2 mm, sometimes up to 3 mm.










