A retrospective analysis of data on 307 patients was made. The incidence of firmness in breasts augmented by saline-filled prostheses was compared to the incidence in breasts augmented by gel-filled prostheses. A statistically significant lower rate of constricting capsule formation was found in the saline-inflated group.
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