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What Makes Mentor CPG and Allergan 410 Implants Not Good Choices for Most?

asked 2 years ago by Jan in Oregon in Oregon
Latest answer by Peter E. Johnson, MD
Question viewed 4,821 times
Tags: Allergan, bilateral mastectomy, Mentor

I had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in 2000. I am just unhappy with the way my implants look and feel. I have an appointment to see if I am eligible for the clinical trial now going on withMentor CPG and Allergan 410 breast implants. What makes these implants a poor choice for some people? Thank you for your time.

4 answers to What Makes Mentor CPG and Allergan 410 Implants Not Good Choices for Most?

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Those implants can be great for reconstruction!

I've never met a reconstructive surgeon who has not preferred these implants for reconstruction for most patients after becoming familiar with them. Their improved shape, resistance to folding, lower capsular contracture rates, longevity and decreased reoperation rates are among the reasons that they are so favored by reconstructive surgeons. And these are not just subjective observations: they have been demonstrated quantitatively in studies. The problem is that they are not yet... more
Steven Teitelbaum, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Highly cohesive gel implants are an excellent choice in reconstruction

We have participated in the Allergan clinical trials beginning with the dimensional 153 implant, and have continued with the Allergan 410 trial. Highly cohesive dimensional implants do have a distinct advantage in reconstruction after removal of all breast tissue. Simply put in breast augmentation a round implants works well because we are enhancing the natural breast shape and volume. The normal overlying breast imparts the pleasing natural shape to the breast augmentation. With... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Those implants may be a great option for you

You will want to make sure the opinion you receive is from a surgeon experienced in the use of the Allergan 410 and Mentor CPG. You can get a list of surgeons participating in the FDA trials from Allergan and Mentor. As you allude to in your question there is a bit of "mis-information" out there regarding these devices. The large majority of patients with a history such as yours may get a great result from these shaped, more form stable devices. As some of the other answers... more
John E. Gross, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Gummy bear implants for reconstruction

There are important differences between what makes an implant ideal for augmentation and what works best for reconstruction. Since a reconsstructed breast typically needs to match the dimensions of the opposite breast, the options available in terms of shape with the 410's and CPG are very helpful, so I agree with Dr. Teitlelbaum's assesment in this regard. For augmentation, the feel and natural motion of the implant are more of a concern, along with concealing the scar. The round implants... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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