The so-called “gummy bear” implants are more cohesive silicone gel-filled breast implants made of a firmer silicone gel filler to help maintain the shape of the implant. At this time, these breast implants are available only through clinical studies being conducted by Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed). Source: http://www.fda.gov/
Posts from ‘June, 2009’
Important factors to consider when deciding getting breast implants
Some important factors to consider include: Breast implants do not last forever. If you decide to get breast implants, you will likely need additional surgeries on your breasts over your lifetime due to complications or unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes. Many of the changes to your breasts following implantation cannot be undone. If you later choose to [...]
Will the platinum in silicone breast implants harm me?
Platinum is a metal used in the manufacture of the shell and gel components of silicone breast implants. FDA fully evaluated the scientific literature on platinum. Based on the existing literature, FDA believes that the platinum contained in the implant shell and gel is in the zero oxidation state, which poses the lowest health risk. [...]
Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
The three types of silicone gel-filled breast implants are as follows: One type is a single lumen implant that is prefilled by the manufacturer with a fixed volume of silicone gel. A second type is a double lumen implant with (1) an inner lumen prefilled by the manufacturer with a fixed volume of silicone gel [...]
Saline-Filled Breast Implants
The three types of saline-filled breast implants are as follows: One type is a single lumen implant that is filled during the operation with a fixed volume of saline through a valve. There are no adjustments of the saline volume after the operation. A second type is a single lumen implant that is filled during [...]
Breast Implants Device Description
Breast implants may vary in shell surface (smooth versus textured), shape (round or shaped), profile (how far it sticks out), volume (size), and shell thickness. The primary parts of most breast implants are a shell (otherwise known as the envelope or lumen), a filler, and a patch to cover the manufacturing hole. With respect to [...]