Trying to decide what brand to use, for a 500cc silicone high profile implant? Is one brand better than the other? Does one have more benefits than the other? And is it true that the Allergan is just a little bit wider and projects a little bit less than the Mentor? (not by much but it does?)
June 13, 2010
Answer: Allergan or Mentor Implants? Yes
There are some subtle differences in the dimensions of Allergan vs. Mentor implants, but otherwise they are pretty much the same. Many plastic surgeons who do a lot of implant surgery favor one or the other brand because they have a contract with that company for maintianing inventory and other conveniences. Utlimately, the choice will come down to either selecting a surgeon you trust and going with their recommendation, or fine-tuning the implant choice based on your own measurements and the size (volume) you want. This would be done in close cooperation with your surgeon, who will take base diameter and other factors into consideration.
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June 13, 2010
Answer: Allergan or Mentor Implants? Yes
There are some subtle differences in the dimensions of Allergan vs. Mentor implants, but otherwise they are pretty much the same. Many plastic surgeons who do a lot of implant surgery favor one or the other brand because they have a contract with that company for maintianing inventory and other conveniences. Utlimately, the choice will come down to either selecting a surgeon you trust and going with their recommendation, or fine-tuning the implant choice based on your own measurements and the size (volume) you want. This would be done in close cooperation with your surgeon, who will take base diameter and other factors into consideration.
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Answer: Allergan Vs. Mentor Implants All of the American implant manufacturers make high quality products. They are all FDA approved and are good devices. So, really it is a matter of personal preference as to which brand the surgeon (and his patient) prefers.
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Answer: Allergan Vs. Mentor Implants All of the American implant manufacturers make high quality products. They are all FDA approved and are good devices. So, really it is a matter of personal preference as to which brand the surgeon (and his patient) prefers.
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