Are “gummy bear” implants better?
There is a lot of confusion about the potential benefits of “gummy bear” implants, also known as cohesive implants, but most correctly called “form stable” silicone implants. In order to sort this out, we first need a little history: a while back, implants with a “teardrop” profile were introduced because that was believed to create a more natural shape. However, it was later shown that the round implants that were commonly used actually had the exact same profile in the upright position; the shaped implants faded from the scene because they provided no demonstrable benefit, while the round implants “behaved” more like a natural breast. But there remained a concern about silicone gel leakage; what happens when the implant ruptures? The answer is, basically nothing. That is because gel is a semi-solid, not a liquid. In scientific words, it is cohesive. The newer called “gummy bear” implants, used that term to emphasize that the silicone is highly cohesive, meaning that you could slice i
