Should I wait for new breast implant technology?

Gummy bear implants are the newest generation of silicone breast implants used for breast augmentation. They are otherwise known as form stable cohesive gel implants and are used for breast enhancement frequently in Europe and South America. They were invented in the early 1990's. They are not yet FDA approved... more

Breast implants have been around for over 40yrs and breast augmentation has been a top sought after plastic surgery procedure for years. This procedure is well established and safe - as well as the implants that have been extensively studied. There is no significant change in the current technology in the near... more

Breast implant surgery is regularly at the top of the list for the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures and literally millions of breasts have been augmented over the years.  I believe that it is a safe and well worked out procedure that makes people feel better about themselves. ... more

There will always be new technology in anything that we do; there will be new car designs, new electronic devices, faster computers, etc.  With breast implants, the current saline and silicone gel implant technology is excellent.  They are safe, time-tested and yield excellent results.  The... more

In the United States, saline breast implants are still very popular and are often the first choice for women who are seeking primary breast augmentation.  Silicone is not always the best first option for women with normal amounts of breast tissue. Saline implants continue to improve in terms of their... more

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... more

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.... more

For cosmetic augs, the presently available implants will not likely be surpassed by the new ones for softness and natural look. I don't see any reason to wait for "new" technology at this time.

Cohesive gel implants are the newest thing out there; but it still is not FDA approved yet.  These are firmer implants than the gel implants that patients are getting now. They are supposed to prevent oozing if the implant ruptures. Its supposed to maintain its shape like jello. Other than that, there is... more

The round silicone implants used now have a lot of advantages, the main one being that they feel very natural. Some people are waiting for approval of the form-stable implants, popularly called "gummy bear" implants. There is a bit of confusion here because they are also called... more