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Incision Location for Breast Implants

by Terrye Tebbetts Boy, have times changed in the incision location department!  When the FDA took the old silicone gels off the market in the 1990′s, we were forced into using nothing but saline implants for over 16 years.  Saline implants come to … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics – Q&A Breast Implant Manufacturers

by Terrye Tebbetts Many cosmetic surgery websites have a helpful list of questions for you to have available when you go to your consults.  I thought it would be helpful to provide you with some answers ahead of time too!  … Continue reading

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Is there a new Breast Implant in town???

by Terrye Tebbetts A relatively new breast implant manufacturer recently recieved approval for a new breast implant device to be sold in the US – it is still unclear when they will be available to patients.  Dr. Tebbetts is anxious … Continue reading

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The Scoop on Gummy Bear Implants….NOT!

by Terrye Tebbetts Question~ I want to know everything about the shaped gummy implants. How the breasts move, how they feel, can u see outlines of them? Where are they placed on you? Do they sag, are they heavy, do … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Gummy Bear Sorority

by Terrye Tebbetts I found this commnet on a discussion board and wanted to share it.  Since so many comments and questions are negative or problematic, it is nice to read about a success story for a change….. Question/Statement ~ One … Continue reading

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Memory Gel Breast Implants vs Form Stable or “Gummy Bear” Breast Implants

 by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ ok ladies, i need you to clear something up for me. is this “memory gel” silicone implant the only kind on the market, or are there other kinds that are less superior? i hear great … Continue reading

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Allergan Style 410 (Gummy Bear Implant) Update

by Terrye Tebbetts Well, we are almost 8 years into this 10 year study and still in the dark about when the Allergan style 410 – form stable, or gummy bear implant will hit the open market.  Instead of restricted … Continue reading

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Operating Day Update – Breast Augmentation and 24 Hour Recovery

by Terrye Tebbetts I just thought you might like to know what our day was like today.  Dr. Tebbetts only operates on Wednesdays and Fridays – we try to make Fridays our big breast augmentation days so that patients can … Continue reading

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My how time flies…8 years with my Gummy Bear Implants…Hard to believe!

by Terrye Tebbetts It is hard to imagine that 8 years ago this fall, I decided to have my breast augmentation surgery…my how time does fly!  My little one was just three years old and we knew we weren’t going … Continue reading

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410 Gummy Bear Implant Update

I have promised patients that I would use this blog to keep you updated on the status and availability of the 410 implant.   We are facing the last month of availablity of the Allergan style 410  – form stable, gummy bear, … Continue reading

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