Which implant is better? Mentor, Natrelle or Sientra (silicone)

At this time, the 3 breast implant manufacturers approved by the FDA to sell implants for cosmetic breast augmentation are Mentor, Natrelle (Allergan), and Sientra.  All 3 are reputable companies that stand behind their products with appropriate warranties.  They have all gone through a rigorous approval process with the FDA.  Every surgeon will develop his or her own preferences regarding which company's products to use.  I, myself, have used implants from all 3 companies, and have seen nice results from all.  I try to base my decision on which implants will work best with the individual patient's breast anatomy and dimensions to create the best result.  Of course, there are significant different characteristics between silicone and saline implants, smooth vs. textured surface, varying profiles, sizes, and shapes.  There may also be a difference in consistency due to the cohesiveness of the silicone produced by each manufacturer.  However, the quality of the 3 company's products are similar.  Be sure to speak directly with your surgeon about all these characteristics of the breast implants, not just the size, in order obtain your best result.

Thank you for your question and for being committed to doing your homework prior to surgery.  Mentor, Sientra, and Allergan are the three implant manufacturers selling products in the US.  Many plastic surgeons use one or more implant brand in their day to day practice.  The implants all have some similarities and some differences.  An in-person consultation with your board-certified plastic surgeon will allow you to develop a surgical plan and choose an implant that best suits your individual goals.  Best wishes on a great result and speedy recovery.

You can not make a bad choice between these 3 reputable implant companies. Each of them makes a quality product that is approved by the FDA. Once implanted, you probably would not be able to tell the difference between them. 

I agree with Dr Repta,All 3 are good brands that have passed US (FDA) requirements.  All have a wide variety of shapes to fit your typical volume and breast width requirement.  Frequently, implant manufactures will offer promotional discounts in order to influence selection.  If your board certified plastic surgeon is more comfortable with one implant over the other, than I would go with their recommendation.Best of luck

Implants are all the same.  One company is not better than the other.  I really depends what your surgeon is comfortable using.  I would leave the choice of a company up to him or her.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS

Allergan (Natrelle), Mentor, and Sientra are the big three in terms of breast implant companies in the United States.  All implants they produce are FDA approved, and thus have been rigorously tested and found to be safe.  Choosing between these implant companies is kind of like choosing between Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW when buying a car.  All three make great products with slight differences between each that makes one more preferable over the others in certain circumstances.  They each make comparable implants in regard to shape, volume, projection, shell, and silicone gel cohesiveness.  Each plastic surgeon has his/her own preferences based on several variables, largely including familiarity with their products.  Choosing your plastic surgeon based on elite credentials, excellent before-and-after photos, and your personal comfort with him/her is a far better approach than picking your surgeon based on what implant company he/she uses.  In fact, many plastic surgeons use multiple different implant companies based on which implant they desire for a certain situation.  I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon who meets the above qualifications, express your goals/preferences, and allow him/her to pick the best implant to meet those goals/preferences.  Best of luck!
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD

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.

Implant Specs can be hard to decipher--- I would first pick your surgeon and then let her decide about the brand name. I have used them all, and really  the difference is very minimal. What ever you get-- you will love it!

Thank you for the question.I can recommend all three implants, they are all great quality.Dr. Campos

Thank you for the question.All three companies are reputable with good products (similar characteristics and warranties).  Every patient's anatomy and goals are different;  each patient may  benefit from the use of a specific size/profile of breast implant.  Therefore, in my practice, I have consignments of all 3 different breast implant manufacturers available in the operating room.   Ultimately, more important than the specific breast implant company utilized will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. Careful preoperative communication, careful intraoperative sizing ( including the use of temporary sizers and dimensional planning/measurements)  and careful execution of the procedure will be key. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.  Best wishes with your upcoming surgery.