Do All Breast Implants Surgeons Offer All Forms and Brands?

I plan on upgrading my implants soon and am wondering alot of doctors on this site mention different shapes, brands, high profile, textured. allergern, I currently have 350cc mentor implants and am trying to figure out what the best one is for me. Do all plastic surgeons offer all forms and brands? I mean if I like the 45 allergen and I have an appt with the plastic surgeon and he only using mentor do i choose another plastic surgeon or can he order those for me.

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It's the Artist, not his Brush, that will make the difference.

Hi there- While there is no doubt that surgeons all develop their individual preferences with regard to implants and instruments, the simple fact (that has remained true for the entire length of human history) is that when it comes to delicate work requiring artistic skills and eye-hand coordination, a talented and skilled surgeon would be able to make your breasts beautiful with any number of implants from any of the reputable manufacturers available. If you had the opportunity to... more

Do all plastic surgeons use all brands of implants?

Thank you for the question. I would guess most do, but some are very opinionated about which brand works best in their hands and restrict their practice to just those brands. However,.the patient really shouldn't be the one to pick the implant. That's the doctor's job. Remember: "Doctor knows best" Allergan gel breast implants are $5400 at Lake Tahoe Plastic Surgery.com Dr Foster

All plastic surgeons have access to all brands of implants

Hello, There are currently two brands of breast implants: mentor and allergan. There will soon be a third named sientra. All plastic surgeons have access to all of the brands of implants. Some surgeons prefer one brand over the other and other surgeons will use a combination of the brands. The most important thing to remember is that there is not a tangible difference in size, shape, feel, or price among the different implant manufacturers. All the best, Dr Remus Repta more

Using different breast implant manufacturers

Most plastic surgeons have preferences based on their results. You should discuss this with your plastic surgeon and ask them if the Allergan style 45s would work best for you. I have been very impressed by the new Sientra shaped round based textured implants for exchange cases like yours. Dr. Keith Hodge is an excellent surgeon in your area who you should consult with if you wish.

Breast Implants Availability in Different Plastic Surgeon's Practices?

Thank you for the question. Although specific plastic surgeons may have their preferences of breast implant manufacturer, they are able to order specific breast implants from any of the manufacturers. In other words, I would suggest that you select your plastic surgeon based on the demonstrable quality of work, not based on the type of breast implants that he/she routinely uses. I would suggest that having chosen your plastic surgeon carefully, you communicate your goals... more