“Gummy Bear” Implants – Fun or Fact?

There is another type of breast implants awaiting FDA approval. Women chose to wait for the so-called “gummy bear” implants in order to solve their personal issues. But there are other types of implants that are widely used by plastic surgeons.

Women have plenty of issues. In fact, the beauty industry is one of the most lucrative business ventures today and this includes cosmetic surgery. Women find that their outside appearance has a direct effect on their success in many aspects in their life. For this reason, beauty products and even surgical procedures which improve the appearance of a person are in demand.

In relation to this, there are a lot of developments in the field of plastic surgery. During the 70’s and 80’s, breast implants are approached with great caution because the procedures used are not safe. The number of botched surgeries during that period is high and this makes people uncertain about cosmetic surgery in the years that followed. But this has changed in the modern era of medicine and technology.

Currently there has been quite a stirring about gummy bear implants. It is a new type of breast implants that is said to be more effective than the conventional silicone types. These are also referred to as cohesive gel, highly cohesive gel or form-stable gel silicone breast implants. It has been now used in Canada and Europe. The stringent standards of the FDA stop plastic surgeons to use it in the US until further clinical trials show that they are indeed safe.

There is a reason why the FDA chooses to make us wait for the “gummy bear” breast implants. You must remember that breast implants have caused a lot of controversy in the past. Implants used to be leaky and patients used to have a lot of complaints. The hardening of the scar tissue around the implant is also another reason why implants have been given a bad name.

The preliminary data indicate that the properties of gummy bear implants are less liquid and more solid. That is why it is preferred than other silicone types since it can be less leaky and has a better shape. However, it will also be firmer than the liquid-like silicone implants. It must be taken into consideration that a larger incision will be made and a higher price tag will be paid.

According to the statistics released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, breast augmentation is the second most popular procedure. There are other cohesive implants that are utilized by plastic surgeons. Before you decide to have a breast augmentation, you need to know your options. Look for a board-certified plastic surgeon who will tell you about the procedure including the types of implants that could be used for the effect your desire.

Gummy bear implants have indeed sparked the curiosity of the public and surgeons are waiting for the Go signal from the FDA still. To the prospective patient, it might be a good thing to wait for this new breast implant type. The decision and result of a breast surgery are long-lasting so you better think more than twice before you put your mind, money and even life, to it.