The latest episode of Plastic Surgery Untold breaks down what surgeons really mean by the term gummy bear implant.These are highly cohesive gel implants designed to reduce rippling, hold their shape, and still feel soft and natural—earning their nickname because the gel sticks together like a gummy bear candy.

What sets them apart is the balance of structure and softness. Today’s implants offer projection and fullness while staying flexible, making them an especially valuable option for patients who’ve lost breast volume after major weight changes, including those experiencing “Ozempic breast.”

• Highly cohesive gel minimizes rippling
• Form-stable design adds shape and projection
• Softer feel for a natural look and touch

Every manufacturer has slightly different versions, so the right choice depends on each patient’s anatomy and goals. These advances give surgeons more freedom to tailor breast enhancement for truly natural results.

Catch the full conversation now on Plastic Surgery Untold, streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pandora, and YouTube.

For years, the largest silicone or gummy bear implant available capped at 800cc. We break that down in this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold. It left patients who wanted, or needed, more fullness with only one option — saline implants, which often sacrificed softness for size. Now, with the arrival of Mentor Enhanced breast implants, patients have the option to go beyond 800cc — all the way up to 1450cc — while still enjoying the benefits of a gel implant.

Originally developed for breast reconstruction, these implants are FDA-approved for that use and can also be used off-label in cosmetic surgery. This opens the door for both reconstruction and aesthetic patients who have limited natural breast tissue or who simply want a fuller look.

Key things to know:

• Mentor Enhanced implants expand size options past 800cc, up to 1450cc.

• They were first designed for reconstruction, where larger volumes are often needed.

• Softer than overfilled saline implants, they keep the benefits of a gel implant.

• Not every patient is a candidate — safety, tissue limits, and support options like internal bras must be considered.

This episode of Plastic Surgery Untold breaks down what these new implants mean for patients, the pros and cons of going larger, and how to know if this option might be right for you.

🎧 Catch the full episode of Plastic Surgery Untold anywhere you get your favorite podcasts — Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Pandora — or watch on YouTube to see implant comparisons in action.

Not every patient is a candidate for a traditional tummy tuck, and that’s where the reverse tummy tuck can be a game-changer. In this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold, Dr. Franco breaks down why this procedure is becoming so popular, especially for patients on their weight loss journey.

This approach focuses on lifting and tightening the skin above the belly button with an incision hidden discreetly under the breast fold. For the right candidate, it creates beautiful, natural results without the need for a lower abdominal scar.

Key highlights include:

• Removes excess skin above the belly button

• Incision hidden in the natural breast crease

• Often combined with liposuction or skin tightening treatments

• Great for patients with a high belly button or minimal lower abdominal laxity

While not everyone is the right fit for this procedure, for those who are, the reverse tummy tuck can transform the abdomen and reveal definition that’s already there.

Listen to the full episode of Plastic Surgery Untold on Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, or watch it on YouTube for Dr. Franco’s full breakdown of what makes the reverse tummy tuck such an exciting option.