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    Default Cohesive Gel Implant Trials?

    I'm interested to know if anyone knows anything about the cohesive gel implant trials- if they're still going on and the like. And by cohesive gel, I'm referring to the "gummy bear implants." I think Mentor's website said that they were done enrolling for the study. Ditto for Allergan. And I couldn't figure out where to find that kind of info on Sillimed's website.

    Are the trials/enrolling done one the doctor level or what? Does anyone know doctors who are still implanting the cohesive gels?

    Or does anyone know how far along in the study they are? How soon till the FDA approves them?
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    I think the last I read it was done because they've been approved. The US is seriously the last country to accept cogels, its at the point where most surgeons in other countries wont even use saline anymore.

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    Default Re: Cohesive Gel Implant Trials?

    I know that a lot of American women come to Canada to get them - so I was under the impression they were no longer doing trials of the gummy bear implants.
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    ^^ Yea they're FDA approved now and a lot more surgeons in the US are using them.

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    ^^^ I'm talking about the Mentor CPG and the Allergan 410...I know the FDA approved the new silicone ones (that are slightly more cohesive) back in 2006...
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    Hmm... a quick search gave me this... it sounds like they're still on clinical trial. I don't get the hesitation from the US. Gummy Bears are the most common implants in every other country.

    FDA has approved four breast implants for marketing in the U.S.:

    * In May 2000, Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed) received approval for saline-filled breast implants. These implants were approved for breast augmentation in women 18 years or older and for breast reconstruction in women of any age.

    * In November 2006, Allergan and Mentor received approval for their silicone gel-filled breast implants. These implants were approved for breast augmentation in women 22 years or older and for breast reconstruction in women of any age.

    All breast implants other than these four approved devices are considered investigational devices, including the more-cohesive (“gummy bear”) implants. For a woman to receive an investigational breast implant in the U.S., she must enroll in a clinical study.
    http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Pr...cm063719.htm#2

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    ^^^ Are any of the clinical trials still open for enrollment?
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    That I couldn't tell you. Your best bet is to call surgeons and ask.

    I believe there is a surgeon in CA who is doing the gummy bears... I can't find the info but im sure there are girls here who would know more.

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    There are a few in fl who do as I know some1 w/them & they came out awesome. I'm jealous only cuz they feel more natural then mine. When i redo mine I'm going for gummies unless they come out w/something better by then.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MissShyGirl View Post
    That I couldn't tell you. Your best bet is to call surgeons and ask.

    I believe there is a surgeon in CA who is doing the gummy bears... I can't find the info but im sure there are girls here who would know more.
    Dr. Steven Teitelbaum. Yeah I love his work. But I don't think he does them anymore- like the trials are closed...C'est la vie.
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    Are those the ones people under 23 can't get or something like that? I really want those. I don't want saline.

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    ^^ Its under 22... which really confuses me.

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    I've read somewhere that because if saline leaks it's harmlessly absorbed into the body, it's not much of a risk and doesn't require as much maturity to make an informed decision there. But because of the "risks" of silicone you need more maturity to make an informed decision.

    I'm kind of holding out the for the gummies too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mindy Bares All View Post
    I've read somewhere that because if saline leaks it's harmlessly absorbed into the body, it's not much of a risk and doesn't require as much maturity to make an informed decision there. But because of the "risks" of silicone you need more maturity to make an informed decision.

    I'm kind of holding out the for the gummies too.
    I heard its actually because the FDA has said that a woman isn't fully done developing until the age of 22. Thats if that person wants silicone. Saline is fine for women under 22 tho. Not sure why, just what I heard.

    I'm 21 and have silicone... The new silicone doesn't "leak"
    it just depends on which drs are willing to do em.

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    If I were to get implants, it would definetly be the new silicone. I just want them soon! Not in 2 years. ;[

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    But cogels don't leak My surgeon showed me what my implants look like cut in half and they're like a gummy bear, hence gummy bear implants. So the theory they're not as safe is silly. The US is seriously the last country to approve them. When I was doing consults for my BA none of the surgeons(I had to see close to 20) would use saline implants anymore.

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    I want gummy bears but they aren't legal/available in the size I want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zinaida View Post
    I want gummy bears but they aren't legal/available in the size I want.
    That blows.
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    ^I assume its because they need to be prefilled so the doc would have to make a huge incision to get them in... Zinaida... are yours overs or unders because they look awesome!

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    But what about girls that are smaller than me? Like say a girl who is 5'1'' with 700cc gummy bears that is a G cup? She'd still be able. 1000ccs is not huge on everyone. All this stupid rule means to me is that a tiny girl is allowed to have huge silicone or cogel boobs but a bigger girl is not allowed to have huge silicone or cogel boobs.

    Sort of like the 1001cc tax deduction rule. Some girls would never be able to deduct their boobs legally because 1001 would be HUGE on them, whereas a taller girl can legally deduct theirs even if 1001ccs only puts them at a DD cup.

    Mine are unders.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zinaida View Post
    But what about girls that are smaller than me? Like say a girl who is 5'1'' with 700cc gummy bears that is a G cup? She'd still be able. 1000ccs is not huge on everyone. All this stupid rule means to me is that a tiny girl is allowed to have huge silicone or cogel boobs but a bigger girl is not allowed to have huge silicone or cogel boobs.
    I feel your pain. I'm a bigger girl too - 5'8"ish, 160 lbs, and I'm looking to upgrade, but seriously disappointed with the options. I have 350ish CC's right now, and would love to at least double that. Being so restricted by the options is so unfair when you take into consideration the way every womans body varies....

    The age rules are silly too. Obviously the OP is more mature than the average 18-year old, and is doing more research than a lot of 23 year olds do. Still, she's being held back from making what could be a very smart business move.

    Bummer man.



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    You could double with cogels or silicones....but not much more than that. Is the limit 800 or 1000? Waaaaah

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4everresolutions View Post
    The age rules are silly too. Obviously the OP is more mature than the average 18-year old, and is doing more research than a lot of 23 year olds do. Still, she's being held back from making what could be a very smart business move.

    Bummer man.
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