The “gummy bear” breast implant is gaining popularity in the world of breast augmentation.The pros and cons of these cutelynicknamed implantshavebeen a point of discussion sincetheymade a dramatic entry into the marketandapplied for FDA clearance asa type of high-strength cohesive siliconegel breast implants.
The implants contain a high-strength silicone gel that holds its shape even if the shell ruptures. It got its name because it feels similar to gummy bear candies: soft and squishy, giving the implants a more natural shape and feel, unlike saline implants, which when overfilled can become hard.
More importantly, unlike other silicone implants, which can easily cause gel migration, “gummy bear” implants have only a minimal chance of leakage.