What is the difference between a silicone breast implant and a gummy bear implant?

Silicone gel breast implant in Beverly Hills, Dennis Dass, MD

The gummy bear implant is a silicone breast implant that is used for breast augmentation. The implant got its name, because it resembles a gummy bear and feels similar to this candy. As such, it is more firm than a standard silicone gel breast implant. The gummy bear implant offers some benefits over standard silicone implants, including:

  • The silicone in this implant is highly cohesive, meaning
    that the bonds between the silicone polymers are stronger, creating
    more of a solid material and less of a liquid.
  • These breast implants can be cut in half, and the silicone remains within the implant shell.
  • So the safety profile of these implants is even better than a standard cohesive gel implant.
  • These implants are anatomically shaped like a breast or
    teardrop-shaped. This is beneficial for women who do not like the round
    look of standard implants, and want a more gentle upper pole slope to
    the breast.
  • Because the silicone gel is more cohesive, these implants are less likely to ripple.
  • The gummy bear implants are textured to prevent implant rotation or movement.

These implants also come in a large variety of sizes and shapes, to provide a more customized fit.

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Candidates for breast augmentation with a gummy bear implant must be at least 22 years of age. The implant can be used for primary breast augmentation and also for revision breast augmentation. Breast augmentation must be performed through an inframammary incision, to ensure proper positioning of the shaped implant. Since the silicone is highly cohesive, the incision is slightly longer than one used for a standard silicone implant, but is well hidden in the lower breast crease. The recovery is the same as a standard breast augmentation.

Make an appointment with Dr. Dass, your board certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, if you are interested in breast augmentation with a gummy bear implant.


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About Dr. Dennis Dass

About Dennis Dass, MD, PharmD

Dennis Dass, MD is a top Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, focusing on boosting the confidence of his Los Angeles, California patients with natural and beautiful results. He provides a range of surgical procedures for the body, laser skincare, and non-surgical procedures. As a Board-certified plastic surgeon, he performs hundreds of cosmetic procedures every year.

Dr. Dass earned his Medical Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, NM and his Doctor of Pharmacy qualification from the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. He underwent a six-year Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Kansas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, California Medical Association, and Los Angeles County Medical Society.

Dr. Dass has received numerous accolades including Top Plastic Surgeon designation from many reputed organizations. Connect with Dr. Dennis Dass on Linkedin.