Breast Implants

Why We Use Mentor Breast Implants

Actual San Diego
plastic surgery patient

Plastic surgeons in the U.S. have two choices of manufacturers for breast implants that are FDA approved. Both companies (Mentor and Inamed) are responsible and make excellent products, but in our opinion, Mentor's are better. All of our board certified plastic surgeons use Mentor implants almost exclusively. Here's why:

• Mentor's implants have a lower deflation rate, which means that our patients are less likely to experience the need for secondary surgery due to deflation.
• In our experience, the outer edge (shell) of the Mentor implant is less likely to wrinkle when implanted.
• Again, due to differences in the shell, we find that Mentor implants are less palpable (less able to feel the edges) once they are implanted.

Please understand that all implants can occasionally leak, wrinkle, or are palpable.

Silicone or Saline: It's Your Choice

Since the FDA approval of a new generation of silicone gel breast implants, women over the age of 21 now have more choices in breast enlargement. The following chart outlines the differences between silicone and saline breast implants. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

MemoryGelTM Silicone Breast Implants	Saline Breast Implants
FDA Approved	FDA Approved
Filled with silicone gel MemoryGelTM holds together uniformly while retaining the natural feel of breast tissue	Filled with saltwater solution Similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body - slightly firmer feel than silicone gel
Set fill volume	Flexible fill volume (The surgeon can adjust the volume during the procedure)
Three projection options Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile (see images below)	Three projection options Moderate, Moderate Plus, High Profile
Two shell surfaces available smooth or textured	Two shell surfaces available smooth or textured
Slightly larger incision size	Smaller incision size
Covered by Mentor's standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy.	Covered by Mentor's standard or Enhanced Advantage Limited Warranty and lifetime replacement policy.

Three Profile Choices to Fit Your Body Type

Both saline and silicone gel breast implants come in three profiles: moderate, moderate plus, and high profile. Your plastic surgeon will work with you during your implant sizing and shaping appointment to determine the breast implant profile that will help you look your best.

Moderate	Moderate Plus	High Profile

Learn More about Breast Implants

• The Curves Connection: Breast Implant Sizing and Imaging
• San Diego Breast Enlargement Information
• Before and After San Diego Breast Enlargement
• Considering Breast Enlargement?