Melissa’s Blog: Silicone or Saline Dilemma
A somewhat controversial choice came up for me soon after I decided to schedule my augmentation surgery. I need to decide on whether to have saline or silicone implants put in. I have always envisioned myself going with silicone implants because from what others told me, “they felt most natural.” And then I began to think. “Most natural to whom or should I say, for whom?”
By all means, and lets be honest here, I most certainly want my husband to feel pleasure when he holds my boobs. In fact, I would love to have my breasts feel exactly as they are now, just slightly bigger. But I would also like to feel at ease with what I am putting inside my body. This choice was definitely a decision that I sat on for awhile.
One day it was, “Yes I’m going with silicone” and the next day it was, “No, I’m going with saline.” I consulted again with Dr. Bashioum on what he thinks I should do. After giving me information on both options, he made it clear to me that first and foremost, it is ultimately MY decision. I had heard the facts, so now I needed to decide for myself.
On the one hand, I was solely thinking of my husband. I want him to feel nothing different. And if that’s the case, silicone is the best choice. But on the other hand, I’m the one wearing these and I want to be safe. By choosing saline, if something happens to one of my implants, my body will simply absorb the saline solution. Peace of mind is certainly something I advocate. I have three beautiful young children, that I am constantly worrying about. At the end of the day; what is going to help me sleep better at night? I am going with saline, because it is the best choice for me.
