All About Gummies

Ah Liz!  My apologies... I had no idea you were still out there reading.  Thanks so much for having started this thread and so glad to hear that your life is full and that you are happy

Liz -- it sounds like you've gotten comfortable with your gummies over time, yes?  My exchange was May 2010 so I guess you and I were close together in the whole journey (you were slightly ahead of me).  I think some of the issues people have with gummies, based on my reading and sharing with women who have both kinds, are the issues one has with implants in general no matter what the type.  Some people are more sensitive to that "foreign object" feeling and others adapt.  As a uni, I still am aware of a difference (of course) but I have to say that I've gotten very comfortable and almost never think about it anymore. 

My only issue is that I've lost over 20 pounds (and still planning to lose another 10 or 15) and will likely need to exchange to a smaller implant (and get another lift) later this year when I am done.  My PS is advocating a switch to smooth round, which is interesting.  I worry that I will sacrifice the fabulous shape (which is a really good match to my native side), even while gaining a softer feel.  Her reason is that she feels the gummy is too firm (she implants both types).  I also worry about less projection (not only will the new implant be smaller, if I go for a smooth round it will also not project as much as a new, smaller gummy would).  At this point a little less projection might be OK, as the native side has gotten smaller with the weight loss, but of course smooth round implants DO project less.   So much to ponder. And I'm not thrilled with the idea of more surgery either and the risks.  I've had excellent healing. Who knows? Maybe I will put the whole thing off till this one is 10+ years old and I have to exchange anyway (as all of these "permanent" implants are not actually permanent).

Interesting, Whippetmom!  Thanks for sharing.

Janice -- hear hear on letting life become the preoccupation!

I agree -- that is funny that the FDA rejects that name.  You're right that it will stick regardless.

LOL Liz -- I totally agree.  Gummy is what we all call them!

They are firm... but pokeable, for what it's worth.  I like mine a lot!  There is no reason to worry about the fact that they are in trial here in the USA... but they have been in wide use for 10 years in Canada and in Europe.  USA is just behind.  Ask your PS to show you a regular silicone implant and a 410 silicone implant -- he should have samples of each kind so you can feel the difference. 

Gummy bear IS the Allergan 410 silicone implant (it's THE nickname for that specific implant), Margie... so your comment confuses me.  You probably held a gummy/410 (which is the firmer one) and a smooth round silicone (which is traditional silicone).  I've had mine (I'm a uni so I only have one) since May 2010.  And I honestly don't know whether I would choose this again.  But my issue has to do with being a uni.  The gummy/410 sits higher that/does not droop as much as my native breast -- which I don't like.  My PS seems to think that if I switch to a smaller, smooth round silicone I may gain in the droop factor.  In a bra, though, my gummy and my native breast are an EXCELLENT match and I'm very pleased with that.  For me the issue is how I look naked; if you are bilateral, that is NOT a concern for you.  I love the shape and I don't mind the firmness, though it is firmer than my real breast.

RubyTuesday, can I ask you how things are holding up?  If I read your post right (still learning the lingo, dang it), you had one reconstructed and the other just lifted or augmented to match? I have to make a decision, SOON, about recon + lift or double recon. I  met with PS this week and he mentioned how the lift would 'age and droop' and the recon would remain 'young and perky'. That I would need tweaking over time. Have you had this problem, or run across anyone here that has? I don't know where to look to ask, or how to search for the right people (lifts five years later?).

Thank you!

I will have my Gummies 1/15/2013 !!!! I'm so happy !!!! 1 year with these hard TEs ! It will be a relief !

M-star,



I'm newer to these threads. I'm considering the Allergan 410s and noticed that's what you have. Your profile pic looks great. Do you remember what 410 style you have? Height? Projection? Size? Any info would be helpful.



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Hi Gummy Gals,

I meet with my PS to talk about actual implants on March 1.  I've felt the saline and silicone implants because they had demos when I was in previously.  I have never had a chance to feel the gummys because up until recently my PS couldn't get them (Allergan 410) because they weren't FDA approved.

I've read many ladies say they feel their gummys have softened over time, but feel pretty hard initially.  Can anybody give me an idea as to what I may be able to expect as far as firmness.  How long do they take to start to soften, and for the gals that have had them for awhile, do they continue to soften, and if so for how long?

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Sorry Lilah, but can you please tell me what IMHO means.

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so I met with my ps today and wasn't prepared for him to offer so many choices for my exchange.  the two leaders were allergan 45 550cc or 500cc silicone implants..or sientra anatomically shaped implant high profile..largest being 425cc... any input on these?  thanks!

thsnks lilah...yes, whippetmom asked why ps was offering implants that did not match my TE width.. yes allwrgan 45 is silucone implant and sientra was anatomical, but felt softer than allergan 410 gummies.. ps thanks for pm...i think it will help a lot!!    she thought gummies would be too firm for me,,and recommended allergan 20...#%$#  thus the confusion i have niw...

thnx lilah..  i talked with his nurse today and feel better..she said i could schedule a rtn appt if i need to and i may...i asked her about width and she didnt say much to that..jyst that he goes by his exam of me and recommends implants based on that..and what my needs are..?!??  she said his pre op is about  30 mins and can discuss then too.. i am going to let it settle this week and see how i feel next week..i stressed out after my last fill and worried about too much volume, etc and then i was ok..  thanks for your input..i appreciate it!!