Are Gummy Bear Implants The Best?
Many patients undergo breast augmentation to feel more confident about their figures. Other patients are seeking reconstructive surgery after procedures such as a mastectomy. While the reasons may vary, the choices are the same. So, are gummy bear implants the best for breast augmentation?
Gummy bear implants consist of a silicone shell and a gel-like substance, also made of silicone. These implants, filled with a thicker, more cohesive gel than traditional silicone breast implants, are popular with patients who desire a more natural texture and appearance. Saline and silicone implants are available in a rounded shape, whereas the gummy bear variety offers a tear-drop shape. Patients may feel that the tear-drop style more closely resembles the shape of a natural breast.
Although they are the more expensive choice, gummy bear implants are less likely to rupture and leak, shift after surgery, or ripple and create visible wrinkles or changes to a patient’s skin.
If you are considering breast augmentation and would prefer an implant with an appearance closely resembling the tissue and shape of a natural breast, gummy bear implants may be right for you.
