There comes a certain level of risk with any form of invasive surgery.
There are potential risks that can occur during the surgery itself and then there are the health risks associated with the healing process.
Some types of surgeries have their own unique risks associated with them and breast augmentation procedures are one of those types of surgeries.
One of the inherent risks associated with breast implant devices is the off chance that they will rupture their exterior shell and leak their liquid filler.
That fluid can cause a number of health problems once it leaks into the human body.
While most modern implants are designed with a two layer exterior shell, leaks can and still do occur.
Traditional silicone gel implants and the saline solution implant will leak their liquid filler into the body should their exterior shell become ruptured.
The leakage of silicone gel into the human body is allegedly linked to a number of serious health conditions, including death.
The leakage of saline solution into the body is a virtually harmless condition; the saline solution poses no threat to the health and well-being of a human being.
There is a new breast implant device that has recently made its debut in the United States.
This new implant device may be impervious to implant rupture and leakage, at least in the traditional sense.
The official name for this medical device is the cohesive gel implant.
However, you've probably heard it by its common nickname: the Gummy Bear breast implant.
What makes the cohesive gel implant unique in design compared to other implant devices is its filler.
The silicone gel inside its exterior shell is not in liquid form; it is one large, solid mass of gel that is preformed into the natural shape and slope of a real breast.
Because its filler is not liquid, the implant cannot leak when its exterior shell is ruptured.
Does this mean the implant is harmless to the human body? Not necessarily.
It only means that the device cannot leak its filler in the same manner as other implant devices.
While it might seem like this implant is the ideal choice for breast augmentation surgery (at least in regards to rupture safety), we won't know how safe this device is for human use until the FDA concludes its official clinical trial.
If you've heard about the cohesive gel implant and you're considering this type of implant for your breast augmentation surgery, you should know that the FDA currently restricts the implant from being used within the United States.
The FDA only allows a select few women to have the implant device for their surgery.
The restriction on the general use of the implant for augmentation surgeries is a result of the current clinical trial being performed on the device.
The FDA wants only certain women to have the implant and those women must agree to years of follow-up appointments with their plastic surgeon.
Ultimately, the goal of the clinical trial is to determine whether or not the device is safe for use within the human body.
To learn more about the application and approval process for getting the cohesive gel implant, you will need to speak with a licensed plastic surgeon that has agreed to participate in the FDA's trial.
Although the application process can be lengthy, you'll be rewarded financially in the long run - the government will reimburse a significant portion of your surgery costs.
Have you heard of the term 'implant rippling'? This is a condition when the surface of the implant device ripples together.
The ripple effect is then transferred to the skin surface.
As you can imagine, this makes for a very unsightly breast.
Although the rippling is relatively harmless, it does take an emotional toll on the woman.
While this condition does occur with both saline and traditional silicone gel implants, it appears that the new cohesive gel device is impervious to rippling.
Speak with a cohesive gel implant surgeon to learn more.
Liquid filled implants are manufactured in two different design styles: spherical and anatomical.
Spherical implants are symmetrically constructed and will reform their shape accordingly with the pull of gravity.
The round shape of these implants is directly affected by the pull of gravity which gives the breast tissue a more realistic appearance.
Anatomical implants are much less prone to move with the pull of gravity.
As a result, anatomical implants typically maintain the natural slope and shape of real breasts regardless of a woman's bodily position.
Cohesive gel implants are manufactured in only one design style: anatomical.
They are only available in anatomical design because of their solid-state filler.
One of the drawbacks to the anatomically shaped cohesive device is that it will always maintain its shape.
Whether or not a permanent shaped breast is an ideal design style is up to the individual.
Before you come to your own conclusion, consider this: the implant will always appear as an upright breast regardless if the woman is standing on her head or standing upright! The new cohesive implant device has many admirable character traits, most notably when it comes to health and safety concerns.
On the flip side, it does have potential aesthetic drawbacks.
To learn more about this device, contact a breast augmentation surgeon that is participating in the FDA's clinical trial.