Recently, we’ve posted a story on Christina Applegate’s double masectomy and breast reconstruction and now that the story has developed a little further, we’d like to bring readers up to speed.

Previously, it was unknown if Applegate was going to opt for breast reconstruction from her own tissue or breast implants, but we’ve learned she’s had tissue expanders inserted temporariy to help expand the skin for saline breast implants.

While saline breast implants have been on the market consistently longer and are widely regarded as the “safest” of all breast implants, there are still risks associated with this implant type.

While lesser than silicone gel breast implants, saline breast implants still pose the risk of auto-immune disorders, fatigue, and the possiblilty of mold and bacteria growing on or in the implant.

However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that silicone breast implants are safer either. Fact is all breast implants have some risks and side effects associated with them and a plastic surgeon will know exactly what option is best for a patient.