As silicone breast implants have progressed, the silicone used to fill them has changed with them. All implants sold today are a more cohesive silicone gel than in any of the implants sold 20 years ago. There are many different levels of cohesiveness in the gel, but at the top of that scale are “gummy […]
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Gummy Bear Implants
If you’re considering having breast augmentation surgery, one of your decisions will be the type of implant. In the past you’ve had two choices, saline or silicone. But in 2012 a new type of implant, although still silicone, entered the options — the gummy beat implant. Here’s some information on these newer implants. What is […]
Breast Implant Decisions Beyond Just Opting for Augmentation
The decision to have breast augmentation is a big one involving lots of research and deliberation. It shouldn’t be taken casually. But for women who have felt their breast size or shape was disproportionate or unsatisfying, the decision to have augmentation can change their lives. The first step down this path is to have a […]
Silicone or Saline: Which is the Right Choice for You?
Silicone or Saline? You’ve decided to get breast implants. You’ve chosen your plastic surgeon. You’ve picked the date and how you’re going to pay. You might think that all the decision making is over. However, you might still need to make one of the biggest decisions: silicone or saline? These are your two options for […]
Making Your New Breasts Even Better With Breast Implant Correction
When you got your first breast implants, you probably thought that that was it. You were done. These were your new breasts forever. However, that isn’t always the case. In fact, the most common reason for breast implant correction is that you decide you simply want bigger or smaller breasts. The good news is that […]