Trying to choose between the older more widely used Mentor (textured) or the new Motiva implants.Do either of them offer a manufacturer warranty of any sort (e.g. replacement in the case of capsular contracture like Polytech offers)? In terms of risk of ALCL and capsular contracture, is one better than the other? I have immune system issues so it is important to me to know which implant is less likely to trigger a big immune response. I tried to google but can’t find enough info.
March 22, 2019
Answer: What kind of implant should I use or select? Great question - my answer - and I am sure that many will disagree with me - that there is not a big difference between the different implant manufacturers. That being said, the Motiva implants are new to our market and not many surgeons/patients have had much experience with them. Now I do realize that each implant manufacturer has paid for studies - many of which show that that a particular implant is better than the others - but I am not convinced... What I personally think makes a bigger difference is your surgeon's technique: no touch technique, Keller funnel, betadine irrigation, triple antibiotic irrigation, incision location, etc. Re ALCL - this has only been seen with textured implants. Not smooth implants.Best of luck.
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March 22, 2019
Answer: What kind of implant should I use or select? Great question - my answer - and I am sure that many will disagree with me - that there is not a big difference between the different implant manufacturers. That being said, the Motiva implants are new to our market and not many surgeons/patients have had much experience with them. Now I do realize that each implant manufacturer has paid for studies - many of which show that that a particular implant is better than the others - but I am not convinced... What I personally think makes a bigger difference is your surgeon's technique: no touch technique, Keller funnel, betadine irrigation, triple antibiotic irrigation, incision location, etc. Re ALCL - this has only been seen with textured implants. Not smooth implants.Best of luck.
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March 8, 2019
Answer: Motiva vs Mentor At this point there really isnt enough data on Motiva implants as the clinical studies started a year ago in the U.S. Certain surgeons have been chosen to participate in the study.I would say there is no data that using silicone implants triggers patients immunologic response. I would discuss this with your surgeon and I would not choose a surgeon based on the type of implant they are using but choose a surgeon based on expertise and your comfort with them.Hope that helps.
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March 8, 2019
Answer: Motiva vs Mentor At this point there really isnt enough data on Motiva implants as the clinical studies started a year ago in the U.S. Certain surgeons have been chosen to participate in the study.I would say there is no data that using silicone implants triggers patients immunologic response. I would discuss this with your surgeon and I would not choose a surgeon based on the type of implant they are using but choose a surgeon based on expertise and your comfort with them.Hope that helps.
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