Cohesive Gel Implants - Can They Last A Lifetime?

By: Leland Wygran Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Ask any women who has undergone breast augmentation surgery what she would like to see as an improvement in the implants, and you'll likely hear any combination of the following: longer lasting implants, safer for your health and body, and implants that can maintain their shape against aging and gravity. Those improvements would have been considered lofty just a few short years ago, but there is a new implant on the breast augmentation scene that just might be able to deliver. It is called the cohesive gel implant.

This new implant is often referred to as the Gummy Bear Breast Implant because of its consistency and feel. What makes these implants different than silicone gel? They use what is called a cross linker during their production, and that cross linker binds the gel into a solid mass of gel.

These new implants have been in use since the early 90's around the world. As usual, the United States is late in the game when it comes to these implants being accepted for general breast augmentation use. The FDA is currently reviewing their own clinical trial to determine whether or not these implants are safe for general use. What does that mean? It means if you want these implants, you will need to agree to be a part of the clinical trial, and you may not be approved for it! To learn more, you will need to speak directly with a surgeon who has been approved for the clinical trial.

Early data indicates that these implants maintain their shape much longer than traditional silicone gel implants or even saline implants. Cohesive implants appear to be highly resistant to the effects of gravity. However, this data is not acknowledged by the FDA since they have not yet completed their clinical trial study of the implant. Where does this data come from? Everywhere else in the world! Remember, these implants have been in use for almost 20 years elsewhere in the world!

The original cohesive gel design had two goals in mind: last longer than traditional implants, and to reduce or eliminate implant rupture. It appears that these implants have accomplished both objectives. Their solid-mass design is highly resistant to gravity and virtually reduces implant rupture to a near zero possibility - how can an implant leak gel into your body when it is not made from a liquid to begin with?

Cohesive gel implants maintain their pleasing shape despite their age. In fact, they maintain their shape regardless of how a woman's body is positioned! Since they are a solid mass of pre-shaped gel, the implant does not move with the pull of gravity.

One drawback that must be considered is the risk for larger scarring. Because these implants are a solid mass of gel, the incisions required for their insertion tend to be larger than both silicone and saline implants require.

Want to learn more about these implants? You have only one solution: speak with a surgeon who has been approved by the FDA for the clinical trial! Don't worry about the expense because most surgeons will offer a free, initial consultation. Good luck!

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