A Little Embarrasing...implant - What Size?

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I am so out of the loop...what's a gummie?

Gummie is a reference to the material the implant is constructed out of. Breast implants started out as silicon which were a great material for the look & feel of tge breast, however caused considerable health problems when they ruptured. Then saline was introduced as an option, it was the preferred material for many years as it posed no risk if a leak developed however the recipient almost always "looked" like she had implants because as she would move around the implant would dramatically change shape. Furthermore saline didn't "feel" real as it had the feel of a bag of Water as opposed to the fat tissue the natural breast is made of.

Enter the Gummie. Innovated approximately 10 years ago & quickly gained popularity among premier surgeons(these are a bit more expensive) the Gummie is once again a silicon implant, the major change is that instead of being a silicon gel in a "bag" the Gummie is a cohisive unit it is very soft and pliable but is a molded unit that cannot leak. Unfortunately for very small breasted women the Gummie is not an option as a first surgery, because of its semi-solid form it all but requires some excess skin for insertion. Which makes it an ideal option for those who have the extra skin and are looking to restore some shape.(and can afford it). In the last 2years or so another great innovation has come about. The Teardrop Gummie is an implant that utilizes the Gummie material and fashions the implant into a teardrop shape giving a much more natural apperance. IMO the Teardrop Gummie is undetectable in both feel & appearance to a natural breast when properly placed.

After writing this I think I need to talk to the manufacturer about a commissioned sales position.

Here is a video demonstrating the cohesiveness of the material in the Gummie implant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRsW2rZcaMk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[doxieville 799]

Gummie is a reference to the material the implant is constructed out of. Breast implants started out as silicon which were a great material for the look & feel of tge breast' date=' however caused considerable health problems when they ruptured. Then saline was introduced as an option, it was the preferred material for many years as it posed no risk if a leak developed however the recipient almost always "looked" like she had implants because as she would move around the implant would dramatically change shape. Furthermore saline didn't "feel" real as it had the feel of a bag of Water as opposed to the fat tissue the natural breast is made of.

Enter the Gummie. Innovated approximately 10 years ago & quickly gained popularity among premier surgeons(these are a bit more expensive) the Gummie is once again a silicon implant, the major change is that instead of being a silicon gel in a "bag" the Gummie is a cohisive unit it is very soft and pliable but is a molded unit that cannot leak. Unfortunately for very small breasted women the Gummie is not an option as a first surgery, because of its semi-solid form it all but requires some excess skin for insertion. Which makes it an ideal option for those who have the extra skin and are looking to restore some shape.(and can afford it). In the last 2years or so another great innovation has come about. The Teardrop Gummie is an implant that utilizes the Gummie material and fashions the implant into a teardrop shape giving a much more natural apperance. IMO the Teardrop Gummie is undetectable in both feel & appearance to a natural breast when properly placed.

After writing this I think I need to talk to the manufacturer about a commissioned sales position.[/quote']

And how, may I ask do you know so much about boobies? . Actually, great info!! Thanks!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

And how' date=' may I ask do you know so much about boobies? . Actually, great info!! Thanks![/quote']

I am a boobie enthusiast.

[It's all new 453]

Hi there It's all new! Will you let me know what happens when you see the surgeon on 7 Dec? I have asked for an appt too but haven't heard back yet. Would love to know what they say and how much this might cost. You can email me directly at queen@queenofcrop.com

Q of C

I will email you after I see the PS!

[Queen of Crop 1,104]

Thanks for all the great specific info!!! And yes, you should be a sales rep.....I have a call in to see a doctor about the options....are we allowed to post before and after photos of our boobies here????

I am a boobie enthusiast.

[nancysimmons21 2]

Question does your boobs get really small after surgery? After the sleeve surgery cuz I do not want to lose those LOL I don't think my husband would like that lol

gonna get skinny WHAT! using VST.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

are we allowed to post before and after photos of our boobies here????

Not only are you allowed, I'm petitioning to make it a rule.

[SouthernSleever 236]

Boobies are gone along with the rest of your fat. As far as the gummies I don't believe they are approved for use in the US but I wish they were.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Boobies are gone along with the rest of your fat. As far as the gummies I don't believe they are approved for use in the US but I wish they were.

Good news. They absolutely are approved in the US.

[Supersweetums 1,164]

To answer one question, yes, your boobies go with all the rest of the fat you are losing.

Queen of the crop, I just had a consult with my plastic surgeon. After losing all the weight, I still have to wear a D cup bra, but they are deflated. Even though I still have a larger cup, he strongly recommended a lift with implants. The lift brings them back up and gets rid of that excess skin and the implant gives them the perkiness! He also told me because of my breasts being deflated, a round implant is the better choice. A tear-drop shaped implant would still create the same sort of problem. My surgeon is from Mexico (he is in Canada for a Christmas party and doing consults!) and he ONLY uses the cohesive gel implants (both round and tear-dropped).

[SouthernSleever 236]

Good news. They absolutely are approved in the US.

Wow really? i've had 2 consults and both surgeons said gummies weren't approved by the FDA. Off to research more!

[asherje 81]

My sister just had her silicone removed & gummies put in last week

[asherje 81]

Also they really do look & feel more realistic

[Queen of Crop 1,104]

Supersweetums...thank you for sharing that....I really appreciate it. I'm in Amsterdam and will go for an appt next week, so all of this information is really helpful. This is all new to me....never in my life did I ever think I would have implants because my boobs have always been so big, who woulda thought!!!!

[Fair2bslimLady 72]

Dr is the best person to tell you due to your body size and what would look right, and yes bigger is better but not too big.