Silicone Breast Implants in Woodbury and St. Paul, MN
Conveniently located to serve the Twin Cities
Fuller, More Natural-Looking Breasts Start Here
For many women exploring breast augmentation, silicone implants offer a combination of softness and shape that feels closer to natural tissue than other options. That quality is one reason they remain among the most frequently chosen implants in cosmetic breast surgery today.
At HealthPartners Plastic Surgery, serving patients in and around Woodbury and St. Paul, every augmentation plan begins with a thorough one-on-one consultation. Our surgeons will assess your natural breast tissue, chest wall dimensions, skin condition, and the aesthetic outcome you have in mind before making any recommendations about implant type or sizing.
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Understanding the Silicone Implant Option
Silicone implants received FDA clearance for cosmetic breast augmentation in women 22 and older and have been used safely in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for decades. Each implant features a durable outer shell containing cohesive silicone gel, a material engineered to move and compress in ways that closely parallel natural breast tissue.
Unlike saline implants, which are filled after insertion, silicone implants arrive pre-filled. This means the incision made during surgery is slightly longer, though your surgeon will select the placement site that keeps any resulting scar as inconspicuous as possible.
Projection profiles range from moderate to high, giving our surgeon flexibility in achieving the proportions that suit your frame, whether you’re aiming for a subtle lift in volume or a more noticeable change in fullness.
Why Patients Choose Silicone
Softer Feel
The cohesive gel inside silicone implants compresses and rebounds similarly to natural glandular tissue, which is why patients often describe them as feeling less firm than saline alternatives.
Smoother Appearance
Women with limited natural breast tissue are more susceptible to visible implant outlines or surface irregularities. The density of silicone gel tends to produce cleaner, more uniform contours in these cases.
Natural Movement
Silicone implants shift naturally with body movement, which many patients prefer, particularly those seeking results that look unaltered rather than obviously augmented.
Customized Implant Profiles
With a broad selection of widths, projections, and volumes, your surgeon at HealthPartners Plastic Surgery can closely match implant dimensions to your body proportions and desired cleavage appearance.
Long-Lasting Shape Retention
Cohesive gel technology helps silicone implants hold their intended shape over time, even with the normal compression and movement that comes with daily activity.
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Comparing Silicone vs. Saline Implants
Both implant types have distinct characteristics, and the better choice depends on your individual anatomy, age, and what matters most to you in your results.
Silicone is widely preferred for its realistic feel and lower likelihood of visible rippling, a meaningful consideration for patients with thinner overlying tissue. The trade-off is that a silicone implant rupture may not be immediately apparent, since the cohesive gel tends to remain contained within the shell. For this reason, routine imaging, typically MRI or ultrasound for silicone implants, is recommended periodically to confirm implant integrity.
Saline implants, by contrast, deflate visibly if a rupture occurs, making the issue immediately detectable. They also allow for a smaller incision since they are filled after implant placement. Your surgeon will walk you through these differences and offer a clear recommendation based on your specific circumstances.
Are You a Good Candidate?
Most women in good overall health who are seeking a lasting improvement in breast volume and contour are potential candidates for silicone breast augmentation. Patients who tend to benefit most from silicone over saline are those with minimal native breast tissue, or those who want results that feel and move as naturally as possible.
The FDA age requirement for silicone implants in elective cosmetic augmentation is 22. Patients under that threshold who wish to proceed with augmentation may be evaluated for saline implants instead.
A consultation at HealthPartners Plastic Surgery allows our surgeons to review your goals in detail, conduct a physical assessment, and confirm whether silicone implants align with your anatomy and expectations, or whether a different approach may serve you better.
Personalized Care from Twin Cities Plastic Surgeons
HealthPartners Plastic Surgery has operated in Woodbury and St. Paul, MN, since 1987, building a reputation for individualized surgical care across both cosmetic and reconstructive breast procedures. our board-certified surgical team brings subspecialty depth to breast augmentation, including surgeons whose practice centers specifically on breast surgery in both cosmetic and post-oncologic contexts.
Every augmentation at our practice is preceded by a detailed consultation in which our surgeon considers your tissue quality, chest anatomy, skin laxity, and the visual outcome you’re hoping to achieve. Implant size, projection, and placement technique are all selected with your specific proportions in mind, not a generalized standard.
Complimentary consultations are available for cosmetic procedures at both our Woodbury and St. Paul locations.
Book Your Consultation
To find out whether getting silicone breast implants at one of our locations in Woodbury or St. Paul is the right fit for your goals, reach out to HealthPartners Plastic Surgery to arrange a personal consultation. Our Woodbury clinic can be reached at 651-495-6865, and our St. Paul clinic at 651-254-8290. We welcome patients from across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and the surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Silicone Breast Implants
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