What Are Gummy Bear Implants?

Board Certified Female Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Beverly Friedlander

All silicone implants today are “gummy bear”—cohesive gel implants. This is important when selecting your implant. Unlike saline implants or the old-type silicone implants, if gummy bear implants rupture they will maintain their shape. This means that the silicone gel does not migrate, but stays in place. Some gummy bear implants are more firm than others. This is often the case in reconstructions.

Am I a Good Candidate for Gummy Bear Implants?

Beverly Friedlander, MD

When it comes to gummy bear implants New Jersey's most ideal candidates are those looking for a soft and natural result from their breast augmentation. Whether your breasts have always been small, you wish you could return your breasts to their pre-pregnancy appearance, your breasts have changed as a result of gravity or menopause, or you require reconstruction following a mastectomy, gummy bear implants can help you regain your feminine shape and your confidence.

What Options Are There?

Dr. Bev's options for New Jersey gummy bear implants are either a smooth or textured version, with a variety of projections and shapes available.

The projection and shape selected will depend on your needs and your aesthetic goals. Dr. Friedlander takes all of these variables into consideration when recommending an implant for you. Breast augmentation with gummy bear implants can help you to look your best and regain your confidence.

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Shape

Beverly Friedlander, MD

Round implants: These implants create a natural result, enhancing the breast size by adding volume to the chest. They are placed in a pocket behind the nipple and natural tissue. They conform to the chest, providing fullness to the lower part of the breast, in part due to gravity when standing or sitting. In the reclining position, gravity allows them to mimic the shape of the breast as well. This is the type of implant most commonly used by Dr. Friedlander for breast augmentation surgery.
Shaped implant: This type of implant has been manufactured so that its shape is constant, which means it will always have more silicone in the lower part and less silicone in the upper part so that it mimics the shape of the natural breast in the upright position. The shape is less affected by gravity. They are all textured and require a slightly larger incision than the round, smooth implants. The texturing also imparts a slightly firmer feel to the implant. Shaped implants offer a natural appearance to the chest, but they can move and cause asymmetry.

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Profile

Low profile implants can provide natural-looking results for women who desire small changes to their breasts. Low profile implants are sometimes used in women who are very petite and have narrow chests.
Moderate profile implants, the most commonly used, are excellent choices for most women seeking augmentation. They are suited for a wide variety of breast shapes and sizes and look very natural.
High profile implants have a narrower base with greater projection, and are best suited for women who are looking for a lot of fullness in the upper part of the breast, or an augmented look.

How big is the incision?

Beverly Friedlander, MD

During your breast augmentation procedure, an incision will be made on the breast, and Dr. Friedlander will create a pocket behind the breast, under the muscle. The textured implants, shaped implants, and high profile implants all require larger incisions than needed for the round, smooth implants. Dr. Friedlander uses an innovative device called a Keller Funnel to aid in inserting the implants. The Keller Funnel is a delivery sleeve that reduces the need for larger incisions. More importantly, the Keller Funnel also reduced the capsular contracture rates in some series.

Schedule Your NJ Gummy Bear Implant Consultation

To see if they might be the right choice for you and learn more about gummy bear implants New Jersey residents are encouraged to call (973) 912-9120 for more information or to schedule your individual consultation with Dr. Friedlander.

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Dr. Friedlander became a plastic surgeon to make a real difference in the lives of her patients. She started her practice in New Jersey three decades ago, and still treats some of her very first patients to this day! Experience the difference that comes from working with a true plastic surgery professional who cares about your results by scheduling your consultation with Dr. Bev.

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What Are Gummy Bear Implants?

Am I a Good Candidate for Gummy Bear Implants?

What Options Are There?

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How big is the incision?

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