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Inamed Moderate Profile Implants vs Mentor Moderate Plus Profile Implants

I recently had my breast augmentation using an Inamed moderate profile, but I was just wondering, would I have the same look if I the Mentor's moderate plus profile?

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by dichu in las vegas, nevada

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Minimal

The small differences in calculated projection and base diameter of the two implants would be minimal in situ- once the implants are placed and interact with the surrounding tissues. It is very unlikely you would be able to tell them apart. Both manufacturers make very high quality implants. We have used both in our practice. It is common for patients to wonder about differences in implants, shapes, projections, etc. after surgery, especially early in the postoperative phase. more

Your choice of breast implant manufacturer would most likely not impact your look

More than likely, your appearance would be minimally changed. There are some minor differences in the dimension of the breast implants for each implant volume between the manufacturers, Inamed and Mentor. Thanks for your question.

Difficult to know

In general, I think most plastic surgeons agree that there are very few noticeble differences between the implants of the two major companies, Mentor and Allergan. There some subtle differences, but surgeons get very nice results with either type of implant. As long as you are happy with your results, that's what counts!

Both Manufacturers are Excellent

Both manufacturers make excellent implsnts: you made a good choice! There are minor differences in the dimensions and shapes between the implant manufacturers. The differences are so minor, you'd likely not be able to see the difference!

Moderate PLUS profile implants help to prevent rippling.

To dichu, If you are happy with your result, then relax. The implants you have are perfectly good. The implant quality for both companies is excellent. I personally use Mentor implants because only Mentor offers the moderate plus profile implant which is my favorite for most patients. The trouble with the "moderate profile" implant is that it is really a low profile implant and it is relatively underfilled. Because of this, patients (particularly thin patients) can develop... more

The most important question is are you happy with your result

There are numerous options with breast augmentation, the brand of implant and the dimensions of the implant are just a few of the choices that must be made. It is most important to select an implant that is neither too wide or too small for your breast and chest. Either of these features could be fulfilled with the Mentor or Inamed implants.

Very close

I have used both products over many years and doubt you would see much difference as long as the base diameters were the same. The moderate and moderate plus profiles are distinctly different from the high profile implants in their look.

Would probably be the same

There are really not many differences between the Allergan (Inamed) moderate profile and Mentor moderate profile plus implants. They are both the respective middle profile implant for their company, and among the most commonly used implants for cosmetic breast augmentation. As a board certified plastic surgeon who utilizes implants from both of these companies, I try to select the perfect implant size and profile according to my patients' breast and chest dimensions as well as their... more

Breast implant type?

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle dissection of... more

Different implants have different results.

The Inamed (Allergan Natrelle) moderate implant is also called a style 10. It is very different from a Mentor Moderate Plus implant but is very similar to a Mentor moderate implant. With exeptions, implants come in moderate (low) profile, middle profile and high profile. Within each class the different companies are similar. But, between classes, the implants are and look different.

Mentor moderate plus vs Inamed moderate: basically the same

Different implant profiles (e.g. low profile, or high profile) provide different degrees of projection for a given implant diameter. A 12 cm wide 'high profile' implant will have more projection than a 12 cm wide 'low profile implant'. I believe that you are interested in comparing the difference in projection between both of these implant styles from Allergan (formerly Inamed) and Mentor. They are basically the same. You can go to each... more

Allergan versus Mentor implants

If you are happy with your results, don't worry about which implants you have. In general, though, a moderate plus profile Mentor implant will have a narrower diameter than Allergan moderate profile implants. Overall, though, Allergan implants tend to run slightly narrower--for instance, if you compared the Allergan midrange profile implant with the same volume Mentor moderate plus implant, you would find that the Allergan midranges run narrower than the Mentor moderate pluses... more

Carmen Kavali, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Inamed versus Mentor implants

The difference between the Inamed and Mentor implants are few. Both systems vary the implants based on volume and dimension. If the implants you have fit you well, then that's all that matters. You would be able to get the same look regardless of manufacturer.

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor vs. Allergan Natrelle Breast Implants

The shape of your breasts at this point is more a reflection of your nipple meridian, breast shape, skin resiliency, and surgical technique used to place the implants.

Moderate profile implants are very commonly used

Breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgery in the United States because it provides a consistent way for a woman to change the shape, position and size of her breasts. In this country, the two largest manufacturers of breast implants are Mentor which are now known as Johnson & Johnson and Inamed which are now known as Allergan or Natrelle. They use different terminology to describe their implants. And in demand moderate profile implants is approximately equivalent to a... more

No difference

There may be a slight difference in implant diameter and projection between a moderate and moderate 'plus' profile implant- but the difference would be so subtle, and there are so many other variables at work, that there likely would be no discernable difference. If you like your look in the mirror, then you look good!