Mentor breast implants – 4 main advantages

Breast augmentation is a popular type of plastic surgery that, with the proper approach and attention to detail, makes a woman 100% confident in her appearance. Having decided on a clinic and a doctor who you can trust with your body, all that remains is to choose the ideal implants. Motive or Mentor? This question arises quite often: the brands are quite well known and many surgeons use them.

Comparing two brands is a chance to delve deeper into the intricacies and, among the assortment, find an option that will help harmonize the individual proportions of the figure towards femininity and seductiveness.

External Component

• The Siltex shell, created using Inpriting technology, provides a special texture to the top layer of Mentor breast prostheses. This makes it as engraftable as possible inside the cavity of the muscle pocket, minimizing the risks of capsule formation and displacement.
• Motiva is available with 2 types of nanostructured surface: SilkSurface and VelvetSurface, which do not use foreign materials (sugars or salts). This increases the level of biological compatibility, reduces the risk of late seroma, the “double bubble” effect and contracture.

How to choose the right Mentor breast implants?

When visiting a plastic surgeon, women, as a rule, want to get a completely new bust, while rarely taking into account the characteristics of their own physique. To ensure that after such operations the breasts look natural and harmoniously combine with the individual characteristics of the figure, Mentor produces a wide range of implants, varying in shape, size and profile. Therefore, the choice of endoprostheses must be approached comprehensively.

All breast implants can be divided into round and anatomical (drop-shaped) according to their shape. Mentor anatomical implants have one distinctive feature: their curvature (curvature of lines) is the most accurate among products of this type on the modern market. Their use allows you to most accurately recreate the natural appearance of the breast.

Mentor round breast implants are well suited for breast correction in patients of normal build. These products allow you to create a large bust with a pronounced upper pole.

If it is necessary to change the shape of the breasts in thin women of asthenic type, it is recommended to use teardrop-shaped Mentor endoprostheses. The edges of such products are not visible under the skin even with a small amount of adipose tissue.

Features of the gel

This factor additionally influences the choice between Motiva or Mentor - the more natural the “behavior” of the filler, the more natural the décolleté area looks.

• The internal filling of Mentor is MemoryGel cohesive gel, which can quickly recover from any deformation. Presented in 3 variations:
  Extra soft (I) for round implant breasts.
• Medium soft (II) for girls with a low percentage of subcutaneous tissue.
• High-density (III) for a precise aesthetics of the new bust.
• Motiva offers an alternative of three types of endoprosthesis filler components from the Progressive Gel line:
  Highly elastic Contour (not used in Russian beauty clinics);
• Soft Plus to create neat contours of the breast;
• Ultima guarantees a natural feel and shape in all positions.

Features of MENTOR® silicone implants (“Mentor”):

• Endoprostheses for breast correction are manufactured using Memory Gel, a patented filler gel. This silicone has shape memory, that is, the implant instantly restores its previous shape after any mechanical impact.
• The safety of these breast implants has been proven in numerous clinical studies, and the FDA approved MENTOR® products back in 1992. The company provides a guarantee for its products.
• Memory Gel has a special viscosity, which, on the one hand, allows you to recreate the natural density of the mammary glands, and on the other, does not leak if the membrane is damaged.
• To reduce the incidence of negative consequences of breast correction operations associated with the development of postoperative contracture, Mentor produces implants with both smooth and textured surfaces.

Thanks to a unique feature, the risk of capsular contracture is reduced: a natural fibrous membrane is formed around the implant, just like around any foreign body; if it becomes too dense, then this is reflected both in appearance (the implant is palpable and becomes noticeable, the breast is deformed) and on the patient’s health.

Polyurethane implants. What are they and why are they needed?

In addition to silicone, plastic surgeons may offer you to install polyurethane-coated breast implants. The quality and basic properties of polyurethane endoprostheses correspond to silicone analogues, but the price is slightly higher. Their main difference is that the polyurethane shell practically does not slip in the tissues of the body. Polyurethane implants are most often used in repeated plastic surgeries to completely eliminate displacement (rotation) of the endoprosthesis.

Types of implants

Modern implants have long ceased to be standard hemispheres filled with liquid. Today, surgeons select implants based on several characteristics:

• type of filler;
• desired breast shape;
• implant size;
• surface features and tactile sensations when palpating.

This allows the surgeon to fully realize the patient’s expectations from the operation. Each type of implant has its own disadvantages and advantages, which should be discussed with your doctor in advance.

Saline implants

Saline implants are the first prosthetics to appear. They consist of a dense shell containing saline solution, which is safe for body tissues, even if the implant is damaged and leaks. Today, such implants are considered obsolete; many clinics no longer use them in their work.

Key advantages of saline prostheses:

• low cost compared to others;
• filling after placement, which allows them to be placed with minimal incisions;
• safety against rupture and leakage.

Main disadvantages:

• low safety profile, there is a risk of ruptures;
• wear and tear over time due to tissue mobility;
• softness, sounds when moving;
• significant weight, threatening tissue sagging;
• when posing, a “washboard effect” is possible in certain body positions.

Silicone prostheses

Silicone prostheses are the most popular in modern clinics. Over the years, applications have changed significantly; today the latest models are used with silicone in the form of a gel, and the shell itself is much denser and safer.

There are several options for such implants:

• Standard (cohesive) ones, which help to imitate the body’s own tissue quite well. Highly cohesive ones are almost impossible to deform, but give the breast an unnatural feel to the touch.
• Soft touch dentures are filled with a soft gel, similar to jellied meat with a memory effect, which is why they expand well after compression.

The advantages of this type of prosthesis:

• give breasts a natural look if you choose the right size;
• indistinguishable to the touch from fabrics;
• have a lifetime warranty;
• rarely form reactions of surrounding tissues with the growth of scar tissue;
• have a memory effect.

Disadvantages of products:

• full incisions are required for staging;
• It is difficult to determine the location of the damage by palpation; an MRI is required.

Hydrogel implants

Hydrogel implants are one of the modern types of prostheses. They are filled with a natural substance - carboxymethyl cellulose. They have a number of advantages compared to the previous ones:

• practically do not provoke allergies, inflammation and rejection reactions;
• do not provoke tissue damage if the contents get out (the hydrogel breaks down into glucose, water and carbon dioxide);
• do not interfere with mammography;
• safe for the body.

Disadvantages of hydrogel products:

• high cost of implants;
• gradually decrease in volume due to the slow release of filler through the shell.

Patient reviews

Sofia , Magnitogorsk

I got “Mentor” quite a long time ago - the doctor recommended a teardrop shape and an average profile for my figure. I don’t see any differences from natural breasts; silicone cannot be found even lying down.”

Evgenia , Irkutsk

“After I went through unsuccessful plastic surgery the first time, I collected my strength for a long time before performing the second one. However, the Mentor implants did not fail – even after several years the shape is excellent, others notice it.”

Patients enjoy the procedure

Valentina , Tomsk

“I specifically wanted these implants for their shape and texture. I saved for a long time for the operation, but finally my dream came true! After the intervention, I had to take care of myself for some time, wear special underwear on the doctor’s advice, but the rehabilitation is behind me, and I am very pleased.”

Price

We will indicate the cost of Mentor implants in different cities of Russia. It is important to take into account that during the operation you will also have to pay for the doctor’s services, stay in the clinic, and the medications used. In addition, the cost of the implants themselves may vary depending on the shape and size chosen.

Photos before and after

Photos before and after installation of implants Mentor No. 1

Photos before and after installation of implants Mentor No. 2

Photos before and after installation of implants Mentor No. 3

Questions and answers

If one of the implants moves to the side over time, is this harmful? Will any adjustments be necessary?

This is because the pocket stretches and falls apart over time. Surgery can be performed to suture it, but in general this does not cause harm even if no action is taken. To be sure, it is better to consult your doctor.

What to choose - silicone or saline solution?

Saline implants are smaller, more adjustable, leave a shorter scar, and can be used in women under 22 years of age. The advantages of silicone: it feels much more natural and safer. Well suited for thin patients with small breasts.

It is better to think in advance which implant to choose

“ uneven ” a couple of months after the intervention ?

This usually occurs in those who used the same implants for initial breast asymmetry. This cannot be changed - it is better to immediately consult with your doctor and agree on further recommendations with him.

How is the size selected?

Some women think that the product size corresponds to their bra size. This is absolutely not true. The size in this case is expressed in units of volume (cubic centimeters). To determine the size, the surgeon uses a set of sizers during the consultation. These are implants that are used for demonstration and sizing. They are applied to the breast to see what it will look like after surgery. Using a special measurement system, the doctor recommends one size or another to the patient. At the same time, he can use drawings and photographs illustrating breast enlargement and its shape.

Comparative characteristics of Mentor and Motive

Women who decide to use the services of a plastic surgeon usually choose which manufacturer’s product they should choose. This issue should be addressed as carefully as possible, without neglecting consultation with a doctor. You can collect information about all available manufacturers and read in detail the reviews of women who have undergone correction before.

It is necessary to consult a doctor

not so long ago announced itself, a feature of the implants of this company is the emphasis on creating the most realistic surface, which avoids encapsulation around silicone - this was a serious breakthrough in the field of plastic surgery.

Important ! Products from this manufacturer can not only recreate the absolutely natural shape of a woman’s breasts, but also have the ability to shift the center of gravity, which allows the shape to change naturally with body movements.

"Motiva" is an alternative to "Mentor"

Despite such obvious advantages, the products are extremely in demand among plastic surgeons and patients - specialists in the company’s laboratories are constantly improving prostheses and collaborating with leading specialists in the field of plastic surgery, harmoniously producing the most modern developments, based on practical experience in using certain products, through which is why new products are produced.

Mentor is extremely popular among surgeons and patients