Comparing Breast Implant Brands

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 breast augmentation surgery for patients over the age of 22.



I hope this helps.

Hello, 
These brands produce quite similar products. As mentioned Natrelle and Inamed are brand names of the same company. This union was the product of corporate acquisition. Surgeons disagree as to which brand (Mentor or Inamed) might be better in their hands. I look at dimensions and go from there.

Natrelle and Inamed are the same company. Natrelle is the brand name of the implant line made by Allergan. Allergan used to be called Inamed. Prior to this it was called McGhan. So, there are 2 main implant companies in the US, Allergan and Mentor. Bot companies make saline and silicone implants which are FDA-approved. Plastic surgeons will have different preferences for a variety of reasons but there is every reason you would get an overall good result in the hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon with either companies implant. Best of luck
Dr Edwards