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Mentor vs. Natrelle Breast Implants

The only brand of breast implants I've heard of are Mentor. Are these the best kind of breast implants to get and do lots of surgeons recommend them?

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I agree with Dr Walden

Dr Walden has written a nice explanation of the state of implants at this time. Hopefully Silimed- Sientra will be approved shortly also. I have written a paper on 1012 consecutive Mentor Memory Gel implants in the Aesthetis Surgery Journal in Dec 2009. Recently I wrote a paper on the 5 the generation cohesive form stable Sientra-Silimed implants that showed a lower capsuar contraction rate and improved performance overall. This was also in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. I presently use mor... more

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Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant manufacturers

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 surgeons could place silicone breast implants in women over 22 for aesthetic breast augmentation, and in women of any age for breast reconstruction. That being said, the FDA mandates device... more

Jennifer Walden, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Implants Natrelle vs Mentor

In my opinion both Natrellle breast implants and Mentor breast implants are very similar in profile, performance and durability. Both products historically have been satisfying to both surgeons and patients. I strongly recommend selecting your surgeon based on training, experience and aesthetic sensibility rather than on the basis of which brand of breast implant they typically use.

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Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Natrelle and Mentor are essentially the same

Natrelle and Mentor are both high quality manufacturers of breast implants. We can discuss the subtle differences in the shell but I feel that they are essentially the same. Once implanted no surgeon could tell which implant you have. The reason surgeons use one over the other is because of familiarity of the product, which one they used in thier training, and service provided by the company rep. You won't go wrong with either implant. The important thing is the surgeons skill at breast... more

Irvin M. Wiesman, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Are Mentor or Natrelle implants better?

Hi there- It is my opinion that both implant manufacturers produce a consistently high quality product, evidenced by the outstanding warranty programs both offer. Most often the choice of manufacturer for a surgeon comes down to what they are comfortable and familiar with... I have been using Mentor implants for years, and am extremely comfortable and familiar with the dimensions of the implants, so using them allows me to achieve predictably good results for my patients. I know and respect... more

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Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor or Allergan breast implants?

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 - it depends on who you ask. I personally use Mentor implants - they are the ones that I learned to use during my residency and I have continued to use them in my own practice. The... more

Kim Meathrel, MD

Ontario Plastic Surgeon

Different Breast Implant Manufacturers

Currently in the U.S. there are only two breast implant manufacturers that offer FDA-approved breast implants for sale. While they both understandably tout their benefits and have their plastic surgeon devotees, they both offer high-quality and safe breast implants of either saline and silicone gel fills. One manufacturer is not better than the other, they simply offer choices for plastic surgeons and patients. That competition makes for better implant products and keeps their costs to... more

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Which brand of implants is best

Allergan and Mentor are the two manufacturers of impalnts approved by the FDA for use in this country. I have used both and have no issues with either. Both are excellent and well made. You can't go wrong with either. My suggestion si to select the PS yo ufeel most comfortable with, then use whatever brand implant he is most comfortable.

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Mark D. Epstein, MD

Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor and Natrelle

Mentor and Allergan (who make Natrelle implants) are the two companies that manufacture silicone breast implants in the US. Both are approved by the FDA for breast augmentation and reconstruction. The choice between the two is usually determined by which company your surgeon works with more. For myself, I find that Mentor provides more patient education materials and therefore I tend to use their implants more often. However, there is very little difference between the two implants and... more

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David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Mentor or Natrelle Implants

Mentor and Allergan both offer good Breast implants. Having been in practice many years I have used both. the main difference is the service that the reps offer the surgeon. That is what makes us switch from one company to the other. The products are other wise the same for smooth implants. For texture implants, there is a difference in the texturing process which make a difference in tissue adherence.

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor Breast Implants

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 occasion use Allergan. Each surgeon has their own preference. I prefer Mentor for their customer service as well as their stability in the Marketplace. Allergan used to be Inamed which used to... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Natrelle or Mentor implants?

Both Mentor and Allergan( Natrelle implants) are excellent implants You should feel very comfortable that both manufacturers for these two implant brands have passed extremely vigorous and exhaustive standards to be approved by the FDA in 2005. From this point forward you should look to find a highly qualified Plastic Surgeon in your community with whom you are comfortable to do the best operation for you. Compare techniques, years in practice and local opinions from... more

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Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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Both companies make great implants

Mentor is one of two companies that make implants in the United States. The other company is Allergan and they are marketed as "Natrelle." The implants are similar in every way. Touching both implants side by side means you cannot tell which is which. Some surgeons favor one company over the other and may steer you towards one rather than the other. I use both company's implants and feel my patients get the best result with either company. ... more

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Phillip C. Haeck, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Allergan vs Mentor implants

Most agree that there is essentially no difference between these two manufacturers when it comes to smooth saline or silicone gel implants. Individual surgeons may elect to use one over the other based on familiarity with the product range. The tissue expanders offered by Mentor and Allergan are very different however.

Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor vs. Natrelle Breast Implants. Should I prefer one over the other?

Both of these companies produce well-tested, highly respected products with long track records in the United States. As competitors they like to emphasize different statistics with regard to their longevity, failure rates and degree to which gel can microscopically migrate across the shell. From a practical standpoint I have never been able to find a difference between them that matters, so I use both. It is helpful to have both as options because the sizes differ slightly. For... more

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Robert M. Lowen, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

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Choice of Implants:Allergan or Mentor? Focud on the surgeon and implant size and shape, not the manufacturer

Aside from mild differences in shape (Allergan Natrelle products are slightly higher profile) the two manufactures make comperable products with comperable service, quality and warranty. I have used both and currently use mostly Allergan products based only on superior local service. I have not noted any significant differences in product quality. I think about using Mentor products whien the patient would benefit from particularly low profile implants. I would not spend any time... more

Rian Maercks, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

Mentor or Allergan breast implants are so simular

Our office primarily uses Mentor Implants because of the great customer service. The company that your board certified plastic surgeon uses is a non-issue. The quality of the implants is very good, no matter which implant is used. Don't worry and enjoy your new body

Robert B. Winslow, MD

Folsom Plastic Surgeon

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Inamed and Mentor Breast Implants

At present there are only two manufacturers of breast implants that are able to sell them in the United States. Both companies make very fine products, offer good service and are highly reliable in their warranty. I use both brands and have confidence in both companies. I do not want one company to go out of business and leave the other one with a monopoly. That would be bad for women, as it would make the price sky rocket.

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Mary Lee Peters, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Implant Companies

Thank you for the question. Both companies are reputable with good products (similar characteristics and warranties). On May 10, 2000, the FDA granted approval of saline-filled breast implants manufactured by Mentor Corporation and McGhan Medical. To date, all other manufacturers’ saline-filled breast implants are considered investigational. As of 2006, the FDA has approved the use of silicone gel implants manufactured by the Mentor Corporation and Allergan (formerly McGhan) for... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor vs. Allergan for breast implants

Mentor, (makers of Memory-Gel) and Allergan, (makers of Natrelle) both make an excellent product. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. They are very similar in many ways so you will occasionally will get the "Coke vs. Pepsi" argument. The main thing to stress is the choice of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He/She may have a preference based on the your exam and his/her experience. Bring photos to the consultation. Together you... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor and Allergan make good implants

There are currently two breast implant manufacturers in the U.S. whose implants have been approved by the FDA. Mentor and Allergan are the two. Both make good implants and you can feel secure if your surgeon uses either one of these manufacturers. Both offer lifetime warranties on their implants against leakage. They also make both saline and silicone implants. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes with textured or smooth surfaces. Your surgeon can... more

James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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There are two breast implant manufacturers, and using either is fine

There are basically two breast implant manufacturers: Mentor and Allergan (Natrelle). Their implants are both FDA approved, and they have product lines that are more or less identical. In terms of choosing one over the other, there is not much difference. Bottom line: The implant manufacturer is NOT an important factor in attaining a good result. Much more important is selecting the right plastic surgeon who will be able to guide you through the process of choosing an appropriate... more

Lawrence Tong, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor vs Natrelle

Basically in this consumer-oriented environment, and a mass of public relations from both of these companies each extols the virtue of its implants. The harsh reality is that there is almost no difference between a mentor implants and a natural implant. Most surgeons choose the implant on the service that is afforded to them by the local representative, and his or her reliability. Of course, there is one significant difference, natrelle offers a 410 implant that is a highly cohesive... more

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John E. Sherman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Are Mentor implants the best?

Mentor and Natrelle are the largest and most important breast implant manufacturers in the US. They both make saline and silicone type of implants of very high quality. Most surgeons have all brands available to them and they might have a preference of one over the other related to personal experience, costs, area of the country, etc. I feel they are all excellent!!

Arturo Guiloff, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Mentor or Natrelle implants for breast augmentation.

Both companies offer similar products which are safe and durable. Their guarantees are also very similar. The most important factor in your breast augmentation is that you have good communication with your board certified plastic surgeon.

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