I've been researching implants because I'm plan of having a breast Aug and I finally picked my doctor. Up until today my main focus was one natrelle, the mentor. The surgeon that will be performing my surgery currently uses only mentor, but is thinking of adding Sientra. From want I read, its just as good if not better. Also, natrelle has more options for shape and their silicone is also more cohesive that mentor. Is that correct? The two main surgeons I'm thinking of having my surgery with each use one or the other, but the surgeons are in the same circle. Just would like some more info on the brands. So which one so you think is better and what would you recommend?
Answer: Breast Implant Choices 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.
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Answer: Breast Implant Choices 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.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation 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.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation 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.
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November 30, 2014
Answer: Best implant type 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.
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November 30, 2014
Answer: Best implant type 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.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Which implant is better? Mentor, Natrelle or Sientra (silicone) 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.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Which implant is better? Mentor, Natrelle or Sientra (silicone) 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.
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March 8, 2014
Answer: Mentor, Natrelle or Sientra implants? The implants from 3 manufacturers have been approved by the FDA for use in the United States: Allergan (Natrelle), Mentor, and Sientra. The FDA has determined that they are all safe for use. They all produce implants of various sizes and dimensions. Plastic surgeons have their own preferences based on their individual experience, relationship with the implant company, and history of service by the manufacturer representative. More important than the name of the implant is your choice of an experienced, caring, artistic plastic surgeon as well as the choice of the proper size and dimensions of the implant for your particular anatomy.Following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what type or size of implants to use without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure and each type of implant would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, M.D., FACSLa Jolla, California
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March 8, 2014
Answer: Mentor, Natrelle or Sientra implants? The implants from 3 manufacturers have been approved by the FDA for use in the United States: Allergan (Natrelle), Mentor, and Sientra. The FDA has determined that they are all safe for use. They all produce implants of various sizes and dimensions. Plastic surgeons have their own preferences based on their individual experience, relationship with the implant company, and history of service by the manufacturer representative. More important than the name of the implant is your choice of an experienced, caring, artistic plastic surgeon as well as the choice of the proper size and dimensions of the implant for your particular anatomy.Following advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what type or size of implants to use without examining you, physically feeling your tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure and each type of implant would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, M.D., FACSLa Jolla, California
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