| Cohesive gel breast implants are receiving more and | | | | vertical to horizontal position. When the body is |
| more exposure in today’s media. American | | | | vertical, the liquid gathers at the bottom of the |
| women want to learn more about this new implant, | | | | implant and gives the appearance of a naturally |
| often referred to as the Gummy Bear implant. What | | | | sloped breast. When the body is horizontal, however, |
| is it and how does it differ from saline and silicone | | | | the filler spreads throughout the implant and flattens. |
| gel? | | | | The Gummy Bear implant is not available in a round |
| Saline and silicone gel implants are elastomer shells | | | | shape in America. It is not necessary because the |
| filled with liquid – a saline (saltwater) solution or | | | | implant is properly formed before surgery. The |
| silicone gel. Cut one in half and the solution inside it will | | | | Gummy Bear implant breast will maintain its natural |
| flow out. The Gummy Bear implant is different. It is a | | | | slope whether the body is horizontal or vertical. |
| solid mass of gel substance. Cut one in half, and no | | | | Since cohesive gel implants are anatomically shaped |
| liquid runs out. You will simply have two pieces of | | | | and have a textured surface, there is less chance of |
| solid mass breast implant. That means no leaks while | | | | them rotating in the body than smooth surface |
| in your breasts – solving the one safety issue | | | | implants – another issue that has worried women. |
| that has stopped so many women from getting | | | | It is important to realize that the current FDA clinical |
| implants. | | | | trials include four different types of cohesive gel |
| Although the silicone gel implants can be called | | | | implants. The difference between them is the level of |
| cohesive, it is incorrect to use that term in reference | | | | cohesiveness. In the future, a patient may be able to |
| to them. The phrase cohesive gel implants only refers | | | | choose exactly how firm she would like her breasts |
| to the solid mass Gummy Bear implants that are | | | | to feel with Gummy Bear implants. |
| currently being studied in FDA clinical trials. | | | | Are you interested in learning more about cohesive |
| The new Gummy Bear implant is anatomically shaped. | | | | gel breast implants? Seek out an expert on the |
| With more fullness at the bottom than at the top, | | | | subject – a board-certified plastic surgeon who |
| the implant has the more gradual and natural slope of | | | | specializes in breast augmentations – and |
| a real breast. In addition, it will maintain its shape | | | | schedule a consultation. Most plastic surgeons do not |
| regardless of the position of the breast (whether the | | | | charge for the initial appointment. If the surgeon is |
| woman is standing up or lying down). In other words, | | | | not approved for participation in the FDA clinical trials |
| the implant won’t flatten out like a pancake | | | | for cohesive gel implants, perhaps he can recommend |
| when a woman lies down on her bed or the beach. | | | | a surgeon who is. |
| The traditional saline or silicone gel implant is round, | | | | It is not the intention of the article to dispense |
| producing a breast that looks like it sits higher on the | | | | medical advice. You should only heed medical advice |
| chest. The design is meant to redistribute the liquid | | | | or recommendations from a licensed physician. |
| saline or gel filler when the body moves from a | | | | |