Today is exactly 1 week since I had my surgery. I made the decision to go with the gel implants for numerous reasons.
1. I have girlfriends who have the saline and the gel and by far the gel look and feel more natural compared to the saline.
2. During the consultation with the doctor you can actually feel the difference when holding the 2 different implants - gel by far feels more natural compared to the fluid filled saline implant which feels less natural.
3. Leakage - even if they rupture they are not fluid filled and can still hold there shape unlike saline which can not.
4. The cost difference was only $1,200 at my doctors office. Yes they are more expensive - mine were $7,000 for gels compared to saline which is $5,800. The way I looked at it what was 1,200 when I wanted the very best.
5. MRI are not mandatory every quarter but recommended every 3 years to make sure there is no ruptures which can be undetected with gels.
6. There is a 10 year warranty on the ones that I have if for any reason a manufacturers defect is discovered I have a full replacement warranty and $2,400 towards hospital cost.
7. According to my doctor they should last at least 15 years and his theory is if there is nothing wrong with them they do not need to be replaced in 15 and can last up to like 25 years.
8. The only down side to gels is the cost, MRI if you decided to do them every 3 years and the fact that health insurance does not cover MRI's but hey in 3 years maybe they will!
I love mine and I am glad I went with the gels.
