Types of Breast Implants
Breast Implants
Breast implant cosmetic surgery is a highly customizable procedure with options for implant type, size, profile, and shape. Choosing an appropriate type of breast implant is a crucial decision to the success of the procedure. The decision will impact the final results of this plastic surgery procedure.
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Categories of Breast Implant
Breast implants are primarily classified into two main categories – saline and silicone gel implants. There is an outer shell made from robust silicone material in both the implant types. The material used in the inner core is different in both types of implants.
Saline Breast Implants
Saline implants have gained FDA approval for placement in women over the age of 18. Initially, these were the only implants with FDA approval making them very popular in the past. Saline implants contain sterile saline fluid in the inner core. They are designed to provide a patient with better tautness and shape to the breasts.
Saline implants have a major benefit that they can be surgically placed while deflated. The saline solution is filled as per desired need after placement. This means that the procedure can be completed using a smaller incision. Moreover, saline solution is natural which means there are no complications if the implant tears or ruptures following the procedure.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants were FDA approved after years of exhaustive evaluation. These are among the most sought-after breast implants now. Women enjoy a natural feel and touch with silicone implants. In addition, they also benefit from superior aesthetic appeal as a result of the soft-core gel. This implant can be placed in women above the age of 21.
The silicone gel core is similar to a breast’s natural tissue. This is why this implant has soaring success and popularity in breast enlargement plastic surgery.
Gummy Bear Implants
Gummy bear implants are the latest to receive FDA approval. These form stable ultra-cohesive silicone gel implants contain viscous silicone gel core that enables them to retain form and stay in shape even when under pressure. The thick silicone gel prevents leakage in case of implant damage. This makes the implants cosmetically superior and safer.
Breast Implant Shape, Size and Profile
Silicone and saline implants are available in a wide array of sizes. You can choose from natural anatomical or round shapes.
Breast Implant Sizing
Breast implants are not measured by cup size, instead by volume. You can choose among implants ranging from 100 cubic centimeters to 800cc and more. Your particular lifestyle, breast tissue, and body type should be considered while choosing the right size.
Breast Implant Shapes
You can choose between teardrop shaped and round implants. Each implant can provide natural looking and beautiful results.
Breast Implant Profile
Breast profile will dictate the way the implant juts out from the chest. Your aesthetic preferences and chest measurements will be considered by the cosmetic surgeon for recommending the best option.
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michael Baumholtz receives patients from Shavano Park, San Antonio, Texas, and nearby areas for breast implant surgery.
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ABOUT DR. MICHAEL BAUMHOLTZ
Meet Dr. Michael Baumholtz — or simply “Dr. B” — one of San Antonio’s most respected and trusted board-certified plastic surgeons. Known for his warm personality and remarkable precision, Dr. B combines artistry, experience, and honest communication to deliver natural, confidence-building results. Patients appreciate that he tells them what they need to know, not just what they want to hear — ensuring every transformation is guided by expertise, safety, and integrity.
With dual board certifications in General and Plastic Surgery, Dr. B brings decades of advanced training from world-class institutions including Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center. His rare blend of academic excellence, technical mastery, and genuine compassion has made him the surgeon of choice for discerning patients seeking aesthetic excellence. As former Division Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital and an educator of future surgeons, he sets the standard for quality and care.
Beyond the operating room, Dr. Baumholtz has authored or co-authored more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and delivered over 40 national and regional presentations. A guest oral examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and Executive Committee Member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, he continues to advance surgical education while mentoring the next generation of physicians.
When you choose Dr. B, you’re choosing more than a surgeon — you’re partnering with a skilled artist who listens, educates, and delivers. His boutique, patient-focused practice offers a calm, supportive environment where every detail matters, from consultation to recovery
