Dear Ariana Nobles The silicone implants in the USA have been available through clinical trials. In Canada they have been available for many years ( on special request) but generally available for a few years. We now do mostly silicone implants. i use the Mentor CPG- which is the 'gummy... more
What are gummy bear implants?
How are gummy bear implants different from silicone gel implants? Are they even available in the US?
3 answers to “What are gummy bear implants?”
A: "Gummy bear" is firmer than current implants
The yet to be released cohesive gel implant, aka Gummy Bear", is firmer than the current FDA-approved silicone gel implants and they are not currently available for everyone's use. We do not know when the FDA will release them and they won't be the right implant for everyone. The implants... more
A: Gummy bear implants
The "gummy bear" implant got its name because, like its confectionary counterpart, you can cut a wedge out of one and it retains its shape. Traditional silicone implants have the consistency of brie cheese...that is to say that if you cut a wedge out of the implant it would gradually "run"... more
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