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Cohesive Implants
Steven Teitelbaum, M.D., F.A.C.S.

By now you're sure to have heard about the latest advance in breast implants – the cohesive or so-called "gummy-bear implant," which are all the rage in Europe. Thousands of European women are thrilled with their natural looking and feeling breasts and now select American patients can enjoy these phenomenal implants as well.

Although these implants are so new in the states that they have not yet been approved by the FDA, Dr. Teitelbaum has been using them in studies since 2000 and is one of the most experienced providers in the country! So experienced, in fact, that the manufacturers of these implants have asked him to help develop the curriculum to teach other surgeons how to use these implants. He has traveled to places as far away as Europe, Asia, and Africa to teach surgeons how to use them.

These implants offer a soft and supple feel with the added benefit of being relatively leak free due to the cohesion of the silicone. It is this consistency that allows the implants to maintain the commonly requested tear drop shape. While the edges of the implant blend gradually into the surrounding tissue, the thinner top of the implant slopes gently down to a fuller bottom half, creating the gorgeous contour of a natural breast. Studies show the lowest rate of capsular contracture and leakage with these implants of any implant ever studied.

If this sounds interesting to you, visit Dr. Teitelbaum's special website on cohesive implants, http//:www.cohesiveimplants.com. When you come in for your consultation, Dr. Teitelbaum will listen to you, assess your situation, and explain to you all the possible benefits and tradeoffs of these implants for you.