Although “gummy bear” breast implants have not yet been approved by the FDA, their worldwide popularity has many clamoring for the cohesive silicone implants. A recent poll on ImplantInfo revealed that 51 percent of 800 readers would be willing to wait for FDA approval before undergoing breast augmentation.
This newer type of implant, which has been approved for use in Europe and Canada, is popularly known as the “gummy” bear implant for its firm, sticky texture. According to plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Teitelbaum:
“Today’s silicone gel breast implants are far more cohesive, less likely to leak and less likely to spread than the more ‘liquid’ implants of the ‘70s and ‘80s – the type of silicone that gave breast implants a bad name.
What are the Benefits of Gummy Bear Implants?
These implants are stickier than older breast implant models. As a result, they are better at retaining their form and soft texture. Other advantages include:- superior shape retention
- less frequent hardening of scar tissue (capsular contracture)
- less likely to cause folds
- lower chances of shell collapse
- less likely to leak