Mentor vs. Natrelle breast implants

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8 answers to “Mentor vs. Natrelle breast implants”

A: Mentor and Nattrelle breast implants are FDA approved

By Michael A. Jazayeri, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Mentor and Natrelle (or Allergan) breast implants are the only implants which are FDA approved. I believe Natrelle was previously called Inamed. In my opinion, the Mentor implants may feel more natural, since the shell covering is thinner than Natrelle. I have used both implants and the Natrelle shell is much... more

A: I use MENTOR implants

By Gregory A. Buford, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

I have used MENTOR implants exclusively since I began my practice and have been extremely pleased with both the quality of their implants as well as their customer service. That being said, while there probably are slight differences between the implants, the real difference is in who is actually... more

A: Which breast implants are better

By Barry E. DiBernardo, MD - Montclair Plastic Surgeon

Natrelle is the brand name for the Allergan (Botox) Companies implants. These and Mentor are both excellent with good safety profiles and similar in many ways. Some surgeons have a preference but both are good.

A: Mentor Breast Implants

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

SEE VIDEO ABOVE:There are essentially only 2 breast impant manufacturers left in the United States. Mentor and Allergan. Both companies have relatively similar products with comparable safety and quality profiles. Mentor is the brand I tend to use most commonly at this point in time although I do on... more

A: Allergan and Mentor Implants in Atlanta

By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

There are two different manufacturers in the United States Mentor and Allergan. Both companies are excellent companies. Both have quality products, both companies have the same form of warranty, both have been approved for use by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. The cost is the same with either... more

A: Mentor and Allergan are both excellent

By Kris M. Reddy, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Both Mentor and Allergan are excellent companies with quality products. Their implants are extremely comparable in quality and profile. The real decision and discussion with your selected surgeon is between saline and gel implants.

A: Breast implant manufacturers

By Jennifer Walden, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

There are two different manufacturers in the United States whose silicone breast implants have been approved for use with conditions by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. These are Mentor and Allergan. Silicone implants were approved with conditions in November of 2006. The FDA stated that plastic... more

A: Mentor or Allergan breast implants?

By Kim Meathrel, MD - Ontario Plastic Surgeon

Hi Tina - Mentor and Allergan are the makers of silicone breast implants in North America. They both have similar warranties, safety profiles etc. It would be very difficult to say which implant is better - it usually comes down to surgeon preference. It's like asking whether Coke or Pepsi is the better drink... more