The Advantages of "Gummy Bear" Breast Implants

The Advantages of "Gummy Bear" Implants

 

As advanced technologies continue to transform the world of plastic surgery, they deliver more and more options to patients seeking to realize their aesthetic goals. While having a wide range of choices can only be a good thing, it can also generate growing confusion over the cons and pros associated with each cosmetic technique.

One of the most experienced breast augmentation specialists in the greater Los Angeles area, Dr. Michael Omidi pays close attention to the latest innovations in plastic surgery and breast aesthetics. In this week’s blog post, he sheds some light on the increasingly popular “gummy bear” implants celebrated for their natural look and feel.

“Natrelle Inspira cohesive breast implant is one of the latest and most remarkable examples of gummy implants. Recently approved by the FDA, this implant is specifically designed to enhance breast fullness while giving clients a peace of mind regarding safety concerns. “

Like more traditional implants, Natrelle Inspira implants utilize a silicone shell together with silicone gel filling. They differ from their precursors, however, by relying on highly cohesive gel to achieve an impressive stability of form. Natrelle Inspira implants also offer a higher gel-fill ratio to create a firmer feel compared to traditional silicone implants. For these reasons, “gummy bear” implants maintain their shape while allowing for customized results. In addition, they minimize the risk of defects or rippling. Currently, these cohesive breast implants are available with both smooth and BIOCELL® textured surfaces.

While Natrelle Inspira products come with the added costs, they should appeal to the patients seeking round and smooth implants that have an excellent safety record. My Med Spa LA’s practice is proud to offer these state-of-the-art implants in addition to traditional saline and silicone implants.

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What Are the Pros & Cons of Gummy Bear Implants?

One primary difference between regular implants and gummy bear implants is the silicone particles that make up the Gummy Bear implant are cross-linked, giving it a more solid foundation, which keeps it completely together. This better helps them to form the teardrop shape, which mimics natural looking breasts.

In addition to maintaining their shape, there are other benefits to obtaining gummy bear implants:

  • They look and feel like more natural than other breast implants.

  • They don’t leak like other implants.

  • Studies have shown lower rates of capsular contractures than other implants.

  • You get a lifetime warranty with Gummy Bear implants.

The Gummy Bear implants do have some drawbacks as well.

  • The incision for Gummy Bear implants can be a little larger.

  • They still carry the same potential risks of other implants, such as capsular contracture, asymmetry, infection, etc.

  • You must be 22 years old to get Gummy Bear implants where as the age for other implants is only 18.

If you are interested in learning more about these unique breast implants, schedule a consultation to find out more about arguably one of the best breast augmentation surgeries Los Angeles has to offer and start your journey to a more beautiful you. Click the button below to schedule your consultation.



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This article was written by Andrey Gordienko and Evan Morgan

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