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amieagain · 08-07-2007, 08:17 PM

I just made an appointment today with a doc who has a big ad in the local paper saying she has "the new cohesive silicone implants". When I called, i asked if they were the gummy bear type and was told yes...that everyone had these now.....

is this true? from my research, i thought you had to be a part of a study to get these. can anyone enlighten me?

thanks.

amie

malika02 · 08-07-2007, 10:11 PM

I'm not sure, but I think they're the same.

Liv2Shop · 08-07-2007, 10:15 PM

You don't have to be part of the study anymore. The FDA lifted the ban on silicone implants. And yes, they are all cohesive gel. They are definitely better than saline, IMO. Good luck with your appointment.

TheScientist · 08-08-2007, 01:13 AM

All gummies are cohesive silicone gels, but not all cohesive gels are "gummies." Gummies MUCH firmer than the regular gels, and come in the anatomical textured form. Most round smooth silicone cohesive gels available in the US are of cohesive I Level, meaning they are the softest gels available. Gummies (Level III cohesive) retain their shape totally, and are less prone to rippling. The trade off is that they are not as soft. Cohesive I silicones are the ones that are available without a study, and the Gummies (Cohesive III) are available so far only in clinical trials.

amieagain · 08-11-2007, 12:05 PM

i went for my first consult yesterday & asked about the gummies...doc said that they might be "too" hard...but it was too early to tell since they are just in trials. the silicone seemed fine to me.....but still in early stages of planning.

EWALINA · 08-11-2007, 12:24 PM

I think there are different levels of cohesive. My PS told me mine are much the consistency of JELL-O. If there's a rupture, it won't oooze. Some have more firmness like the gummies. HTH.

Mestiza Queen · 08-12-2007, 08:10 PM

The gummies definitely are firmer than the other cohesive gels, but they aren't rock hard or anything like that. They're just not as mushy. I don't think I'll ever need to wear a bra because they are always perky.

veronika · 08-12-2007, 08:22 PM

the only true "gummy bear" implants are anatomically shaped. There are other silicone implants that are cohesive gel that arent AS firm as the true gummy bear implants and they come in both round and anatomical shapes.

08-07-2007, 08:17 PM	#1
amieagain Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Orleans Louisiana Posts: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	are all silicone implants cohesive gummy bears? I just made an appointment today with a doc who has a big ad in the local paper saying she has "the new cohesive silicone implants". When I called, i asked if they were the gummy bear type and was told yes...that everyone had these now..... is this true? from my research, i thought you had to be a part of a study to get these. can anyone enlighten me? thanks. amie

08-07-2007, 10:11 PM	#2
malika02 Hooray for boobies! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,376 My Mood: Thanks: 512 Thanked 453 Times in 429 Posts	I'm not sure, but I think they're the same. __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Connall/

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Liv2Shop Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 566 My Mood: Thanks: 4 Thanked 183 Times in 168 Posts	You don't have to be part of the study anymore. The FDA lifted the ban on silicone implants. And yes, they are all cohesive gel. They are definitely better than saline, IMO. Good luck with your appointment. __________________ TONI 5'2" Tall 118 lbs. Married to my best friend Two beautiful Daughters First BA March 23, 2005 230cc Moderate profile, Saline, Under the muscle Second BA March 24, 2006 500cc Moderate +, Silicone, Under the muscle

08-11-2007, 12:24 PM	#6
EWALINA My BOOBS are cool ;-) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Bay Area Posts: 934 Thanks: 136 Thanked 238 Times in 215 Posts	I think there are different levels of cohesive. My PS told me mine are much the consistency of JELL-O. If there's a rupture, it won't oooze. Some have more firmness like the gummies. HTH. __________________

08-12-2007, 08:10 PM	#7
Mestiza Queen Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 366 My Mood: Thanks: 161 Thanked 192 Times in 175 Posts	The gummies definitely are firmer than the other cohesive gels, but they aren't rock hard or anything like that. They're just not as mushy. I don't think I'll ever need to wear a bra because they are always perky. __________________ BA - May 31, 2007 Height - 5 '2 Weight - 110 pds. Pre BA - 32A Post BA - 32D 325 ccs - anatomical gummies, partial unders, extra full profile

08-08-2007, 01:13 AM	#4
TheScientist Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 187 Thanks: 112 Thanked 74 Times in 53 Posts	All gummies are cohesive silicone gels, but not all cohesive gels are "gummies." Gummies MUCH firmer than the regular gels, and come in the anatomical textured form. Most round smooth silicone cohesive gels available in the US are of cohesive I Level, meaning they are the softest gels available. Gummies (Level III cohesive) retain their shape totally, and are less prone to rippling. The trade off is that they are not as soft. Cohesive I silicones are the ones that are available without a study, and the Gummies (Cohesive III) are available so far only in clinical trials.

08-11-2007, 12:05 PM	#5
amieagain Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Orleans Louisiana Posts: 5 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i went for my first consult yesterday & asked about the gummies...doc said that they might be "too" hard...but it was too early to tell since they are just in trials. the silicone seemed fine to me.....but still in early stages of planning.

08-12-2007, 08:22 PM	#8
veronika I'm Engaged! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 998 Thanks: 181 Thanked 385 Times in 313 Posts	the only true "gummy bear" implants are anatomically shaped. There are other silicone implants that are cohesive gel that arent AS firm as the true gummy bear implants and they come in both round and anatomical shapes. __________________

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