There is no reason to wait if you currently desire breast augmentation.

The current generation of silicone gel implants are a cohesive gel implant.  They, however, are not THE cohesive gel implants or gummy bear implants that you discuss.  These gummy bear implants are more cohesive, firmer, and less pliable.  They are a form-stable type of implant, meaning the shape does not change.  They are more anatomic, but they may not give you the "natural augmented look" that many women desire.  They are not without problems or issues as well.  These gummy bear implants can have issues with rippling as well.  They are not currently available in the U.S. except for a few offices that are enrolled in current FDA studies.  They are availaable outside of the U.S.

Your question is a very interesting one that triggers a long answer citing the current research history on more natural, soy based, self filling implants, Hyaluronic etc...

The short answer however is that as of today the technology available is pretty advanced and yields a large satisfaction between patients. All the other more natural implant ideas were more research ideas that never proven to deliver a safe implant.

You have to spend time gathering data about all the different types of implants saline, gel etc...

Your choice of a plastic surgeon certified by the American board of plastic surgery is a  key issue.

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One thing that the history of breast implants reveals is that technological advances do not always pan out. We can only be sure of what we know based on the past, not on future expectations. I always tell patients that breast implant surgery is imperfect. There will always be some risk or undesirable side effect to be concerned about. Technology has improved certain things but not all and have produced some undesirable consequences.

For example, polyurethrane-covered implants, pre-filled saline implants, and soybean oil-filled implants were all once 'technological' advancements. None are currently used in the United States. Eevn textured bags and so-called anatomical implants are in the minority. You should only measure your desire for breast augmentation against the risks and side effect of currently available technology. Even if something is 'better', you will never have the assurance that it will ever pass FDA approval and come to market. If it does, it will usually takes years.

In addition, while you expect to have only one operation, history also shows that, whether you like it or not, once a patient gets breast implants, the likelihood of going through another operation, either by necessity or choice, is quite high. You will always have the opportunity to "upgrade" later. And despite all the possible risks and side effects and the constant search for improvements, the vast majority of patients (over 95%)are very satisfied with the operation and implants using currently available technology.

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