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Gummy bear implants  are one of the types of implants that you can choose for breast augmentation. Wondering why people call them gummy bear implants? It is actually a nickname for tear drop-shaped implants which have a consitency similar to gummy bears. These implants are popular because of their ability to retain their shape, which makes them better than other types of implants, such as silicone and saline. These implants are also known as a highly cohesive gel. You may not know, but the manufacturing process of breast implants has evolved over the years, giving you the shape and features you see today. People who want to add volume to their breasts are the best candidates for this surgery. However, women who are pregnant or nursing can’t get breast augmentation surgery. Lastly, you must be at least 22 years old for cosmetic silicone implants (saline implants is 18 years old for cosmetic reasons). There are several things that you need to understand about the gummy bear b...

Introduction In the womb, the cord connecting the fetus to the mother is the umbilical cord. Babies have a narrow opening between their abdominal walls, and the umbilical cord passes through it. During the natural process, the opening must typically close soon after the baby is born. An umbilical hernia occurs when this natural process does not complete as it should. When the layers of the abdominal walls do not join completely or well enough, the hernia starts forming. You see, the tissues and intestines find a cavity in the abdominal area to bulge through. This is why when a baby develops an umbilical hernia, you will see a protrusion of a sort out of the weak spot of their belly button. Is Umbilical Hernia a Problem? An umbilical hernia is not very prevalent, but it does occur in 20% of babies after birth. Most hernias don’t develop till adolescence or adulthood, but umbilical hernia does exist in 20%of babies since birth. Although this condition is the most common among ba...

BBL or  Brazilian Butt Lift  is a procedure that includes lipo-contouring of the waist and back area. It also involves the transfer of the fat to the buttock. In contrast, mini BBL is a procedure that usually involves less liposuction and fixes specific areas of the butt, hip dips, or provide a very natural projection. A mini-BBL begins with liposuction. In which, a surgeon takes out fat from your body, processes it, and then re-injects it in your hips and buttocks. Your plastic surgeon will perform liposuction on the particular areas discussed beforehand and collect the fat in a specialized system to separate the liposuction fluid from the fat cells. After that, they inject the fat into the marked parts of your butt. Generally, surgeons graft / inject fat into the hips or thighs, based on the requirement of the patient. Additionally, the surgery also involves few small incisions for the liposuction cannulas that are then sutured closed. How to Find the Right Plastic S...