What are Textured Breast Implants, Gummy Bears and Tear Drop or Anatomical Implants?
Textured Implants: Some implants are covered with a rough surface once believed to reduce the incidence of capsular contractures (see above) by providing more surface area on the outside of the implant causing the modification of the body’s response to forming a scar (capsule) around it which will be softer. This is not true in all cases and uses and for the most part many surgeons who once used these implants have switched back to the smooth surface implants be they saline or silicone. Gummy Bear implants: These are cohesive gel breast implants in a formulation that is firmer than the present used cohesive gel. The implant can be cut in half without the silicone pouring out. The present use was restricted to investigational uses and this implant may become available in the future but it is a much firmer and less natural feeling implant than what we are currently using and may have more specific indications for corrective and reconstructive cases. The present cohesive gels also will re
