Gummy Bear Implants Research Paper
Form-stable cohesive gel breast implants are available in Los Alamitos. The consistency of these innovative implants has led to their nickname ‘gummy bear’ implants: If one of these devices was sliced in half, the gel within the implant’s silicone shell would remain intact. Dr. Farbod Esmailian is a plastic surgeon with an office in Los Alamitos who regularly performs augmentation surgeries with gummy bear implants for women who reside in and around Orange County.
TYPES OF IMPLANTS
For years, Dr. Esmailian has been using the traditional silicone gel and saline implant devices. These tried and true devices are still used today to provide women with the shapely, voluptuous breasts they desire; however, the consistency of the gummy bear breast implants provides women with the security of knowing that in the event of a rupture their gummy bear implants will maintain their structure. …show more content…
Gummy Bear Implants
Due to their consistency, gummy bear breast implant devices are a very attractive option for many women: These implants causing changes to the breast following a rupture is extremely unlikely.
For this reason, should a rupture occur, immediate replacement is usually not as urgent as with traditional silicone and saline implant devices.
Traditional Silicone Implants
These implants consist of a silicone shell that is filled with silicone gel. If one of these implant devices ruptures, the silicone gel may remain in the shell or leak into the pocket of the implant.
While this leaked silicone gel does not cause any reproductive problems, connective tissue disease (such as arthritis) or breast cancer, the leaked gel could cause the breast:
To harden or soften. Size and/or shape to change. To become lumpy. To be painful, sore and/or inflamed.
A ruptured implant that consists of traditional silicone gel must be replaced rather
quickly.
Saline Implant Devices
A saline breast implant consists of a silicone shell that is filled with saline (sterile salt water). Should a rupture occur, the saline will leak out rather quickly. Although this is not harmful and the body just absorbs the saline, the breast size decreases, therefore, the implant must be replaced right away.
BENEFITS OF THE FORM-STABLE COHESIVE GEL IMPLANT DEVICE
When weighed against traditional silicone and saline implants, the gummy bear implant offers women a variety of benefits, including:
A reduced chance of rippling. Being shaped as opposed to round; thus, providing the patient with a breast that feels more natural. Furthermore, the shape of the gummy bear implant device provides patients with a more natural-looking result. A longer shell life. The soft tissue of the breast does not need to stretch as much for a gummy bear implant. A lower risk of capsular contracture. Keeping the upper portion of the breast looking full (as opposed to deflated).
AN AUGMENTATION WITH GUMMY BEAR BREAST IMPLANTS IN LOS ALAMITOS
As patient safety is of the utmost concern, every breast implant device that Dr. Esmailian provides to his patients is approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Saline implants are approved for use in women who are no less than 18 years old. Silicone gel implants (traditional silicone gel and form-stable cohesive gel implant devices) are approved for use in women who are at least 22 years of age.
REASONS WOMEN IN ORANGE COUNTY, INCLUDING LOS ALAMITOS, UNDERGO AUGMENTATIONS
Women who live in Los Alamitos and its surrounding communities frequently decide to have augmentation procedures with gummy bear implants to:
Restore volume to their breasts following significant weight loss, pregnancy and nursing. Improve the evenness of their breasts: This could refer to their size and/or shape. Boost their self-confidence level. Match their breast proportions to the rest of their body. Address congenital deformities. Boost their self-confidence. Recreate the breasts following a mastectomy or injury.
INITIAL CONSULTATION IN LOS ALAMITOS FOR AN AUGMENTATION WITH GUMMY BEAR IMPLANTS
Women interested in having augmentation surgery with Dr. Farbod Esmailian should schedule an initial consultation. During the initial consultation, he will ask questions related to the patient’s medical history, medications and current health status. All patients must be healthy and close to their ideal body weight prior to their procedure.
It is imperative that women with health conditions inform Dr. Esmailian of these conditions at their initial consultation: Especially if the conditions can affect their ability to heal following their implant surgery with gummy bear implants. Conditions affecting an individual’s healing ability may include hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes and heart disease.
AN AUGMENTATION IN LOS ALAMITOS WITH GUMMY BEAR IMPLANTS
Our board-certified anesthesiologist administers medications to keep the patient comfortable throughout her surgery. Once she is asleep, Dr. Esmailian creates an incision along the breast crease. The resulting scar from this incision will not be visible when the patient wears swimsuits or undergarments. It is through this incision that Dr. Esmailian makes the pocket that holds the gummy bear implant. Following insertion, the breast tissue is closed and then the outer incision is closed using suture techniques designed to minimize scarring.
A SUPPORT BRA
Patients receive a special bra that provides support and helps reduce swelling. This bra is worn for the first week. A sports bra is worn for the second week and then patients are permitted to wear their usual bras, and bikini tops (as long as they are not underwire or push-up bras).
RECOVERY
The majority of Los Alamitos patients go back to work in seven days. However, there are patients who are able to go back to work on day five or six. On day six, patients can usually begin light exercises. More vigorous activity must be avoided for at least three weeks after surgery.
Los Alamitos’ double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Farbod Esmailian has been helping men and women enhance their appearance for almost two decades. If you live in Orange County, or one of its surrounding areas, and you are considering plastic surgery, contact the Los Alamitos office today. Our telephone number is (562) 430-7373 or with our online contact form.
TYPES OF IMPLANTS
For years, Dr. Esmailian has been using the traditional silicone gel and saline implant devices. These tried and true devices are still used today to provide women with the shapely, voluptuous breasts they desire; however, the consistency of the gummy bear breast implants provides women with the security of knowing that in the event of a rupture their gummy bear implants will maintain their structure. …show more content…
Gummy Bear Implants
Due to their consistency, gummy bear breast implant devices are a very attractive option for many women: These implants causing changes to the breast following a rupture is extremely unlikely.
For this reason, should a rupture occur, immediate replacement is usually not as urgent as with traditional silicone and saline implant devices.
Traditional Silicone Implants
These implants consist of a silicone shell that is filled with silicone gel. If one of these implant devices ruptures, the silicone gel may remain in the shell or leak into the pocket of the implant.
While this leaked silicone gel does not cause any reproductive problems, connective tissue disease (such as arthritis) or breast cancer, the leaked gel could cause the breast:
To harden or soften. Size and/or shape to change. To become lumpy. To be painful, sore and/or inflamed.
A ruptured implant that consists of traditional silicone gel must be replaced rather
quickly.
Saline Implant Devices
A saline breast implant consists of a silicone shell that is filled with saline (sterile salt water). Should a rupture occur, the saline will leak out rather quickly. Although this is not harmful and the body just absorbs the saline, the breast size decreases, therefore, the implant must be replaced right away.
BENEFITS OF THE FORM-STABLE COHESIVE GEL IMPLANT DEVICE
When weighed against traditional silicone and saline implants, the gummy bear implant offers women a variety of benefits, including:
A reduced chance of rippling. Being shaped as opposed to round; thus, providing the patient with a breast that feels more natural. Furthermore, the shape of the gummy bear implant device provides patients with a more natural-looking result. A longer shell life. The soft tissue of the breast does not need to stretch as much for a gummy bear implant. A lower risk of capsular contracture. Keeping the upper portion of the breast looking full (as opposed to deflated).
AN AUGMENTATION WITH GUMMY BEAR BREAST IMPLANTS IN LOS ALAMITOS
As patient safety is of the utmost concern, every breast implant device that Dr. Esmailian provides to his patients is approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Saline implants are approved for use in women who are no less than 18 years old. Silicone gel implants (traditional silicone gel and form-stable cohesive gel implant devices) are approved for use in women who are at least 22 years of age.
REASONS WOMEN IN ORANGE COUNTY, INCLUDING LOS ALAMITOS, UNDERGO AUGMENTATIONS
Women who live in Los Alamitos and its surrounding communities frequently decide to have augmentation procedures with gummy bear implants to:
Restore volume to their breasts following significant weight loss, pregnancy and nursing. Improve the evenness of their breasts: This could refer to their size and/or shape. Boost their self-confidence level. Match their breast proportions to the rest of their body. Address congenital deformities. Boost their self-confidence. Recreate the breasts following a mastectomy or injury.
INITIAL CONSULTATION IN LOS ALAMITOS FOR AN AUGMENTATION WITH GUMMY BEAR IMPLANTS
Women interested in having augmentation surgery with Dr. Farbod Esmailian should schedule an initial consultation. During the initial consultation, he will ask questions related to the patient’s medical history, medications and current health status. All patients must be healthy and close to their ideal body weight prior to their procedure.
It is imperative that women with health conditions inform Dr. Esmailian of these conditions at their initial consultation: Especially if the conditions can affect their ability to heal following their implant surgery with gummy bear implants. Conditions affecting an individual’s healing ability may include hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes and heart disease.
AN AUGMENTATION IN LOS ALAMITOS WITH GUMMY BEAR IMPLANTS
Our board-certified anesthesiologist administers medications to keep the patient comfortable throughout her surgery. Once she is asleep, Dr. Esmailian creates an incision along the breast crease. The resulting scar from this incision will not be visible when the patient wears swimsuits or undergarments. It is through this incision that Dr. Esmailian makes the pocket that holds the gummy bear implant. Following insertion, the breast tissue is closed and then the outer incision is closed using suture techniques designed to minimize scarring.
A SUPPORT BRA
Patients receive a special bra that provides support and helps reduce swelling. This bra is worn for the first week. A sports bra is worn for the second week and then patients are permitted to wear their usual bras, and bikini tops (as long as they are not underwire or push-up bras).
RECOVERY
The majority of Los Alamitos patients go back to work in seven days. However, there are patients who are able to go back to work on day five or six. On day six, patients can usually begin light exercises. More vigorous activity must be avoided for at least three weeks after surgery.
Los Alamitos’ double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Farbod Esmailian has been helping men and women enhance their appearance for almost two decades. If you live in Orange County, or one of its surrounding areas, and you are considering plastic surgery, contact the Los Alamitos office today. Our telephone number is (562) 430-7373 or with our online contact form.