Silicon implants is also known breast augmentation. It is the process that reconstructs the breast after mastectomy is done. Generally, silicone implants used for purely cosmetic reasons. The decision is to have silicone implants should be an informed one that takes into account the potential health risks and financial costs. Saline-filled implants are silicone shells filled with sterile salt water (saline). Silicone-filled implants are silicone shells filled with a plastic gel (silicone).

Dr. Wade Han has treated many patients with these both saline and silicone implants. Wade advised that while picking surgeon, look for one who has a lot of experience. One may be less likely to have complications later on, if one chooses a surgeon who has had at least five years of surgical training and at least two years of experience in plastic surgery. The procedure takes one to two hours and anesthesia is given which makes a patient pain free and asleep. One will need to take it easy for a few days after breast augmentation surgery. For instance, there will not be any heavy lifting for up to six weeks after getting implants. There will be probably have some swelling in the area where the surgery was done

Wade Han explains the possible complications of implant. He says that although it is a cosmetic procedure, breast implant surgery can have risks, such as Scarring, Bleeding, Infection, Scar tissue hardening. It is also possible for implants to rupture and leak. If saline implants rupture, the saline will be safely absorbed by the body. A silicone leak may stay inside the implant shell or leak outside of the shell. When a saline implant ruptures, it will deflate.
But silicone implants may cause no obvious symptoms when they rupture. This is called silent rupture.
Breast implants are not designed to last a lifetime. One may need to have the implants replaced if there are have complications.Women who have silicone gel-filled implants will need to get an MRI scan three years after the implant surgery and then MRI scans about every two years to check for silent rupture. If implant gets rupture, there will be need to removed or replaced.

If you are of an age in which you get regular mammographic examinations, it will be important for you to select a radiology technician who is experienced in taking x-rays of augmented breasts. Additional views of your breasts are often required. Wade Han suggested that one can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions of your board-certified plastic surgeon, both before and after your breast augmentation surgery.