The Argument Or Form-Stable Cohesive Gel Implant?

Breast implant devices come in various shapes, sizes, textures and materials. One of the newest generations of these devices is the form-stable cohesive gel implant, which is also referred to as ‘gummy bear’ breast implants. Dr. Nina S. Naidu is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Manhattan who frequently performs breast implant surgery using the innovative gummy bear breast implant devices.

The Reason Form-Stable Cohesive Gel Implants are Called 'Gummy Bear' Breast Implants

The consistency of the form-stable cohesive gel implant is very similar to that of a piece of gummy bear candy. A gummy bear maintains its shape even if it is cut in half, the same is true of the form-stable cohesive gel implant; hence, their nickname.
Furthermore, women who have a smaller frame typically choose silicone implants, including gummy bear, because silicone is less likely than saline to create visible folds or wrinkles. Also, form-stable cohesive gel implant devices have an extremely low rupture and capsular contracture rate. Capsular contracture is a painful condition that involves the formation of hard scar tissue around the breast implant.

Gummy bear breast implants are available in two shapes: round and anatomical. An anatomically-shaped implant resembles a 'teardrop.' This teardrop shape helps maintain fullness in the upper portion of the breast. Anatomically-shaped form-stable cohesive gel implants maintain their shape even when placed in an upright position: This prevents the creation of folds in the upper pole of the breast as well as shell collapse.

The body naturally creates tissue around any prosthetic device. Since the gummy bear breast implant has a textured outer shell, this tissue adheres to the implant’s shell, which helps it remain in its original position. Thus, making the implant less likely to
Naidu will advise you how to prepare for your upcoming surgery based on your specific circumstances. For example, if you take certain medications, you may need to discontinue them for a certain length of time prior to your surgery. If you smoke, you will need to discontinue smoking for at least eight weeks before and after your breast augmentation. Patients who are 36 years of age or older and patients who have a family history of breast cancer will need to undergo a mammogram before their breast augmentation with gummy bear breast implants. In addition, you may need to have routine lab tests performed prior to your surgery.

A Breast Augmentation with Gummy Bear Implants: The Procedure

A breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure that lasts approximately 60 minutes. You will receive general anesthesia; therefore, you need to arrange transportation to and from the surgical facility. Once you are asleep, Dr. Naidu will begin the surgical procedure.

There are three incision locations that Dr. Naidu typically uses: the peri-areolar, the infra-mammary and the axillary. Incision placement depends largely on the goals of the patient. Dr. Naidu always chooses to place a patient’s incisions in areas that will conceal them well.

The Three Possible Incision Locations

1. Peri-areolar incision – created at the border of the nipple-areolar complex.
2. Infra-mammary incision – created at the breast crease located at the base of the