The Gummy-Bear breast implant has arrived in the U.S.!

Long used in Europe and around the world, the cohesive gel breast implant has been considered the best link between saline and silicone, with the benefits of both.  Most international surgeons have found that these implants are the best implants in the world.  The FDA has finally made these implants available to plastic surgeons in the U.S.  

Why is it called “Gummy Bear”?

Just like the cute little bears, these implants are soft and squishy.  Yet, they are “cohesive”, so that they maintain the shape they are made in, also like a gummy bear.  This way, the breast implants can be made into different shapes for different body types.    

What are the differences between the implants?

Silicone breast implants are considered the best looking and feeling implants because of the natural feel of the gel.  Saline implants have the benefit of being more physiologic, because saline matches your own body fluids exactly. 

One of the potential concerns of traditional silicone implants is the possibility of the gel getting outside of the implant and causing problems in the surrounding breast.  Even though this happens less than ten percent of the time than over the first ten years, it is still a potential problem for some women.

The new cohesive gel, or “Gummy-Bear” breast implant has the advantage of holding on to its shape even if the outer shell may wear out over time.  The gel is “cohesive”, so that you could even cut a piece of pie out of it and it won’t leak out and it will keep its shape. 

This also means that the implants can be made in to any shape and stay that way.  The “tear drop” shape has always been the shape to look for, but the traditional tear drops were not cohesive enough to keep the shape, and they sometimes folded and caused rippling as they tried to become round inside of the body.

Now, these cohesive the implants ripple less, have the natural feel not always found in saline, and have less chance causing problems.   

With the new “Gummy-Bear” breast implants you can enjoy breast implants with better shape and feel, and feel more relaxed about them as well. 

 

Could the days of the saline breast implant may be coming to an end?

Make an appointment with Dr. Diehl to discuss these new breast implants and see if they are right for you.

 

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Free worthwhile skincare investiments tips

                      

 

Besides using sunscreen every day and avoiding too much direct sun exposure, there ARE several things you can do, even without spending a lot of time and money such as laser, peels, creams, etc.

Don't overlook the importance of nutrition (fish, fresh vegetables, fruit to name a few), hydration(recommended daily intake of 8, 8oz. of water), vitamins and SLEEP. Many people are sleep deprived and this takes its toll on your skin as well as your overall well being.

So, eat, drink and sleep for younger looking skin!
 
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Breast Augmentation - does size matter? Yes, says Dr. Diehl

Size always matters, but it's the right size that matters most. 

Breast augmentation looks and feels best when you can't tell that the implant is even there.

A good rule of thumb is to keep the implant about the same size or a little bigger than your own breast, in other words double you own breast size.  This way there's enough of your own breast in front of the implant to create a soft and natural shape.  As you go larger in implant size, the natural slope of the breast gives way to a rounder shape that is not as natural looking.

At your consultation for breast augmentation you will see and feel actual breast implants and be able to judge what size is best for you.

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Silicone vs. Saline Breast Implansts; what is the difference? Which breast implant is right for me?

This is a very good question when planning breast augmentation.  There are differences between the silicone and saline breast implants.  Here are the main points.

Silicone implants are more natural in feel and appearance.
Saline implants can be placed with a smaller incision.
Silicone implants should be replaced after ten years.Silicone implants are about $1000 more in cost.

So, when to choose silicone or saline? 

If you are thin with small breasts, then silicone is a better choice.  Since the implant will be covered by less breast tissue, its more natural feel becomes more important.  

Saline implants go in empty, and are filled after they are inside by a thin tube which is then removed.  The incision can be tiny, about an inch and a half.  Silicone incisions are about two inches.  The half inch smaller incision doesn't seem like much, but it does hide better. 

Even though a breast implant may never rupture, it is best to switch them out every ten years or so to avoid this.  If a silicone implant ruptures you probably wouldn't know.  The loose silicone would just sit in there.  Periodic MRI is recommended to detect this.  Saline ruptures deflate right away because the saline gets absorbed.  There is no need to switch the saline implants out until the unlikely event of a  leak.

The cost factor might also be a consideration for some.

Either way, Dr. Diehl lets his patients choose saline or silicone breast implants after he discusses these points.  It becomes a personal choice.  Dr. Diehl and his staff will gelp you make the best decision.

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A healthy tan; Is there a such a thing?

Tall, dark and handsome?  Is this still the ideal look of a man?   But did he get his tan in the hot sun or in a tanning bed?  Either way, it is NOT a healthy thing to do.  While he might look “healthy” when he is young but as he ages his skin will not, and what is more, he is putting himself at risk of skin cancer!

Is it true that it’s ok to tan if you don’t get sunburn?

Well, do you have to burn your toast to find out if it is cooked?  Well, that was maybe too harsh but it is true; you do not have to burn to damage your skin.  You might not see with your naked eyes but the damage is certainly done if you expose yourself too much to the sun.

So let’s enjoy the sun but not worship it!

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Sunblock; is it only for summer?

Well, I treat many patients with sun damaged skin. I treat their skin with light chemical peels which removes the top layer of damaged skin exposing the new.  But unfortunately though, sometimes I have to treat them for skin cancer when the damage is too great.  I always tell my patients that it is always” the season” for sunblock and not just summer!  Sun damage is cumulative which means the damage that you have incurred since childhood will count. 

In our office I recommend Solarguard MD™.   Solarguard MD™ is a micro-targeted sunscreen formulated specifically for the protection of healing scars and sensitive skin areas. It provides UVA/UVB protection against the sun’s harmful rays with an SPF of 70. It is immediately absorbed by the skin while leaving it soft and without feeling greasy.

So lather up!

Dr. Gregory Diehl

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