If you’re petite, with a smaller frame or lower body fat, you may face unique considerations when thinking about breast implants. Your concerns are valid — and knowing the distinctions between saline and silicone implants can help you feel confident in making the right choice for your body.
At our Boca Raton, FL clinic, Dr. Giancarlo McEvenue—Dr. G to our patients — is a board-certified plastic surgeon in both the U.S. and Canada and a fellow of The Royal College Of Surgeons Of Canada. He’s widely known for his unique high-level expertise in breast augmentation.
Our family-run practice guides you with compassionate care through every step of your breast augmentation decision. On surgery days, Dr. G limits his schedule to just two procedures, so your needs are always our top priority.
It all begins with your consultation when we discuss your needs with you — and as a petite or thin woman, you may have unique concerns. Here’s how your frame can affect breast implant selection.
Why Petite Patients Have Unique Needs
Petite and thin women often have less natural breast tissue. This makes the implant’s size, shape, and feel more noticeable. It also means the risk of visible edges or rippling is slightly higher, especially with certain implant types. That’s why choosing the right implant material matters so much.
Silicone vs. Saline: Key Considerations for Slim Builds
Both saline and silicone implants have benefits, but one may suit your body better than the other.
Silicone implants:
- Softer and more natural feeling
- Less likely to ripple or show through thin skin
- Available in various firmness levels
- Available in anatomical (teardrop) and round shapes
Saline implants:
- Filled after placement, allowing smaller incisions
- Feel firmer (less like natural breast tissue)
- Higher risk of rippling, when the edges of saline implants are visible through the skin
- Available in only round shape, which may look less natural on a small frame
Silicone often provides smoother, softer results for smaller women, particularly those with minimal natural breast tissue. Our team expertly guides you based on your anatomy and goals.
Breast Augmentation For Petite Women in Boca Raton, FL
Call our office at 561-524-9672 in Boca Raton, FL, to book your consultation and learn which breast implant option is right for you.