What are Gummy Bear Implants?

“Gummy bear implants” is the colloquial nickname for gel-based, teardrop-shaped breast implants. The term “gummy bear implants” was coined by prominent cosmetic surgeon Dr. Grant Stevens who stated, in an interview with ABC News, that the consistency and stability of the implants’ shape are akin to a gummy bear. 

Gummy bear implants were appealing to many for their natural appearance and supposed safety compared to alternatives. These FDA-approved alternatives have been gaining popularity since the mid-2000s.   

However, many supporters overlook gummy bear implants’ many drawbacks. For example, they have an increased risk of general scarring, due to the long incisions that surgeons must make to insert the implants. It is more difficult to detect a rupture, which can prove to be detrimental to candidates’ health. Those undergoing this procedure must keep a stable weight to prevent the aesthetic changes of the implants.

The aesthetic disadvantages of gummy bear implants are vast as well. In addition to noticeable scarring, gummy bear implants do not help droopiness and may noticeably rotate. Furthermore, these implants last a maximum of ten years and may need to be replaced even sooner. For a procedure that can range from $6,000 to $12,000, one would expect a longer lifespan for their results. 

Other risks include bleeding, pain, nipple sensation changes, severe nausea, infection, and back pain. Among other aesthetic complications, candidates can anticipate the rupturing of implants, scarring, and wrinkling of breast tissue. These risks do not include side effects from the procedure, such as nausea and vomiting from anesthesia. In the worst cases, patients can even develop cancer or an autoimmune disorder.

What Differentiates AirSculpt® Up a Cup™ Breast Enhancement?

AirSculpt® Up a Cup™ Breast Enhancement is a safe, minimally-invasive breast augmentation procedure. Where traditional breast augmentations, such as gummy bear implants, insert a foreign material into your body that results in dastardly health implications, the Up a Cup™ Breast Enhancement uses the body’s own natural fat for breast augmentation purposes. This technique, therefore, erases the possibility of the body rejecting the material responsible for the augmentation.

The procedure is performed while the patient is awake, meaning that there are no risks of general anesthetic complications. Further, the treatment boasts minimal downtime. The procedure does not require any stitching, which means there is absolutely no risk of scarring. Unlike alternative techniques, the results of AirSculpt® Up a Cup™ Breast Enhancement are permanent! Candidates of this procedure never have to worry about their breast requiring further surgery for results with better longevity. 

This procedure is safer than all alternatives and provides the longest-lasting results. Its innovation sets it apart from the rest. For Denver residents, AirSculpt® Up a Cup™ Breast Enhancement can make your dreams a reality.