Variable cohesive gel form-stable breast implant

Abstract

A variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant is provided for augmentation or reconstruction of the breast. The prosthesis includes a shell filled with a gel having variations in cohesiveness to maintain stable form, shape, and dimension after surgical implantation.

1 . A form-stable implant comprising:
 an elastomeric shell having anterior and posterior portions, superior and inferior aspects and a perimeter region where the anterior and posterior portions meet, and   a plurality of cohesive gel fillers having at least two different degrees of gel cohesiveness;
 wherein the gel cohesiveness is greatest at the perimeter region of the implant. 
   
     
     
         2 . The form-stable implant of  claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric shell is smooth. 
     
     
         3 . The form-stable implant of  claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric shell is textured. 
     
     
         4 . The form-stable implant of  claim 1 , wherein the implant is round.