Currently the only choices in breast implants are silicone and saline, both of which are made of an outer shell (sac) that is made of a silicone rubber material. The silicone and saline refer to the filling of the implant itself.
Silicone implants made their appearance in the early 1960's and continue to evolve according to what women were asking for (softer more life like) until 1992 when the FDA began investigations into health risks associated with it. After long term research and data, the FDA and medical community failed to show any link between silicone and long term health issues. In 2006, the FDA approved its use once again for the general public.
Saline Implants came onto the scene shortly after silicone in the 1960's and was the only one that remained available during the FDA investigations into silicone. They are filled with a sterile saline solution (salt water) that is a liquid.
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