Gummy Bear Breast Implants Procedure in Franklin & Nashville TN
For many women, breast size plays an important role in defining a feminine physique. The two most common types of breast implants are silicone and saline. Round in shape but different in firmness, these implants sometimes look and feel less natural than the human breast. Form stable implants, more popularly known as "gummy bear" breast implants, give women another option when achieving a natural shape and feel are of the utmost importance.
The Benefits of Gummy Bear Implants
Dr. Nathan Brought of the Southern Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Institute performs augmentation and reconstruction surgeries using gummy bear breast implants. With sizes ranging from small to large, gummy bear implants retain their shape over a longer period of time. They're also less likely to collapse and cause unsightly folds or rippling. Approved by the FDA, gummy bear implants are also less likely to leak because they are filled with solid material.
Gummy Bear Silicone Implant Results
The teardrop shape of the gummy bear implant means patients are likely to be satisfied with the natural shape of the breast after surgery. The shape and composition of the implant means the breast conforms to it - and not the other way around. Over time, this means a gummy-bear-enhanced breast is more likely to retain its shape. The firm gel of the implant also feels more like a natural breast.
These benefits are usually the reason why patients choose the gummy bear implant, but there are more reasons to consider them. Early results indicate that form stable implants are less likely to cause complications such as capsular contracture. Although fitting form stable implants tends to be a more expensive procedure than traditional breast enhancement surgery - because the implants themselves are more expensive, and finding a gummy bear implant plastic surgeon who is qualified to do the work is more difficult - the natural look and feel of the breasts post surgery makes the cost worthwhile.
What to Know About Gummy Bear Implant Surgery
Not everyone who wants breast implants is a suitable candidate for surgery. A suitable patient should be in reasonably good health, be a nonsmoker and have the right reasons for going ahead with enhancement surgery. In addition, candidates should be aware that the size and shape of the implants means a larger incision is necessary. This results in a longer scar. There is also the possibility that the implant may rotate after surgery, requiring a surgical adjustment, although this is rare. Dr. Brought will discuss the benefits and risks at your consultation.
About SPRSI
Dr. Brought is a board-certified surgeon who performs precision breast augmentation using gummy bear implants. He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Association, the Tennessee Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association. He graduated from Dickinson College and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Call Dr. Brought and SPRSI for a consultation at (615) 791-9090.
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