Allergan has brought a rather unique implant to the United States: the cohesive gel breast implant. This new implant has many unique design characteristics and appears to be the front runner for breast augmentation surgeries in the future. American women have heard plenty of news about this implant, and they are more curious than ever. Despite the popularity of this implant and its success elsewhere in the world, the FDA has not yet approved the implant for unrestricted use in the United States; it could be one year or eight more years before the FDA gives its final stamp of approval.
For the discerning woman that lives in the United States, as tempting as the implants might sound for your breast augmentation surgery, they are currently out of reach for the average consumer. Well, almost out of reach. The FDA is currently conducting its clinical trial in order to determine whether or not the implant is safe for unrestricted use in breast augmentation surgeries. That means the FDA needs to study the long term effects of cohesive gel implants on a woman's body. In short, the FDA needs test subjects - are you willing to become a test subject? If so, you may be granted the opportunity to have cohesive gel implants for your breast augmentation procedure.
To find out if you qualify, you'll need to visit an FDA-approved surgeon that is participating in the clinical trial. You'll then need to visit with him to discuss your interest in cohesive gel implants. If you are accepted as an ideal candidate to receive the implants and become a part of the research study, you'll have to agree to 10 years of follow up appointments with your surgeon. As a bonus, the cost of your surgery may be waived altogether, or the government may reimburse you after the surgery.
A lot of people wonder what the new cohesive gel implant feels like in the hand. If you're curious, there's an easier method of finding out than actually getting your hands on a real implant. The cohesive gel implant earned its nickname because it closely resembles the texture and feel of the Gummy Bear candy. Although it sounds a little silly, if you want to know what a Gummy Bear implant feels like, purchase yourself a package of the popular Gummy Bears candy and squish them all together into a mass. Then, squeeze them!
Saline breast implants are the least expensive of all currently available breast implants. Next is the silicone gel implant, which runs 20% to 30% higher than saline breast implants. You can blame the added cost of silicone gel implants on the FDA's 14 year ban on the implant! Last on the list of affordability is the cohesive gel implant. These implants are typically 40% higher than the cost of a silicone gel implant. That price will fluctuate somewhat until the FDA gives their final stamp of approval.
Ideally, any woman can purchase breast augmentation surgery and enhance her breast size and volume with very little risk to scarring. Saline implants are the least prone for scarring. Silicone gel implants are second in line when it comes to minimal scarring potential. And last on the list is the cohesive gel implant. Because the implant is made from a solid mass of cohesive gel, it cannot be squeezed through a tiny incision like saline or silicone gel implants. When you squeeze a saline or traditional silicone gel implant, you can displace the filler inside the shell. When you squeeze a cohesive gel implant, you can't. The incision must be large enough to push the implant through it, and that is a recipe for more prominent scarring.
Another factor that should be considered is that the cohesive implant is only available in one form: anatomical. The implants are preformed by the manufacturer in the shape of a real breast. You might be thinking, "who cares?", but you must realize that the implant is immune to the effects of gravity and will maintain its breast shape regardless of how a woman positions her body; she can stand on her head and the implants will still maintain their upright shape and form!
Only a licensed physician can provide medical guidance for your health-related decisions. To learn more about FDA approved breast implant devices, speak with a licensed, practicing plastic surgeon in your area.
For the discerning woman that lives in the United States, as tempting as the implants might sound for your breast augmentation surgery, they are currently out of reach for the average consumer. Well, almost out of reach. The FDA is currently conducting its clinical trial in order to determine whether or not the implant is safe for unrestricted use in breast augmentation surgeries. That means the FDA needs to study the long term effects of cohesive gel implants on a woman's body. In short, the FDA needs test subjects - are you willing to become a test subject? If so, you may be granted the opportunity to have cohesive gel implants for your breast augmentation procedure.
To find out if you qualify, you'll need to visit an FDA-approved surgeon that is participating in the clinical trial. You'll then need to visit with him to discuss your interest in cohesive gel implants. If you are accepted as an ideal candidate to receive the implants and become a part of the research study, you'll have to agree to 10 years of follow up appointments with your surgeon. As a bonus, the cost of your surgery may be waived altogether, or the government may reimburse you after the surgery.
A lot of people wonder what the new cohesive gel implant feels like in the hand. If you're curious, there's an easier method of finding out than actually getting your hands on a real implant. The cohesive gel implant earned its nickname because it closely resembles the texture and feel of the Gummy Bear candy. Although it sounds a little silly, if you want to know what a Gummy Bear implant feels like, purchase yourself a package of the popular Gummy Bears candy and squish them all together into a mass. Then, squeeze them!
Saline breast implants are the least expensive of all currently available breast implants. Next is the silicone gel implant, which runs 20% to 30% higher than saline breast implants. You can blame the added cost of silicone gel implants on the FDA's 14 year ban on the implant! Last on the list of affordability is the cohesive gel implant. These implants are typically 40% higher than the cost of a silicone gel implant. That price will fluctuate somewhat until the FDA gives their final stamp of approval.
Ideally, any woman can purchase breast augmentation surgery and enhance her breast size and volume with very little risk to scarring. Saline implants are the least prone for scarring. Silicone gel implants are second in line when it comes to minimal scarring potential. And last on the list is the cohesive gel implant. Because the implant is made from a solid mass of cohesive gel, it cannot be squeezed through a tiny incision like saline or silicone gel implants. When you squeeze a saline or traditional silicone gel implant, you can displace the filler inside the shell. When you squeeze a cohesive gel implant, you can't. The incision must be large enough to push the implant through it, and that is a recipe for more prominent scarring.
Another factor that should be considered is that the cohesive implant is only available in one form: anatomical. The implants are preformed by the manufacturer in the shape of a real breast. You might be thinking, "who cares?", but you must realize that the implant is immune to the effects of gravity and will maintain its breast shape regardless of how a woman positions her body; she can stand on her head and the implants will still maintain their upright shape and form!
Only a licensed physician can provide medical guidance for your health-related decisions. To learn more about FDA approved breast implant devices, speak with a licensed, practicing plastic surgeon in your area.
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