What is the difference between Mentor Memory gel and Memory gel Xtra?
Increased Fullness MemoryGel® Xtra has a softer feeling, thinner shell and fullness (as measured by Strain Energy testing) similar to higher cohesive gel filled implants.
How long do Mentor gel implants last?
between 10 to 20 years
Here at The Hospital Group, our cosmetic surgeons would recommend having your Mentor implants replaced anywhere between 10 to 20 years after the original procedure, but the specific lifespan of your implants will vary from person and person.
Are Mentor Memory gel implants gummy bear?
The term “Gummy Bear” implant has been used for years and most often it is applied to the silicone gel filled implants that both Mentor and Allergan have had on the market since the fall of 2006. The problem is that these implants are not really gummy bear implants.
Are Mentor Memory gel implants silicone?
Mentor’s MemoryGel Silicone-Filled Breast Implants have a silicone outer shell that is filled with silicone gel. They come in different sizes and have either smooth or textured shells. They are approved for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older and for breast reconstruction in women of any age.
What are Mentor Memory gel implants made of?
Silicone Gel
Mentor Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants are devices with shells constructed from silicone elastomer. The shell is filled with MemoryGel®, Mentor’s proprietary formulation of silicone gel.
Whats better silicone or saline implants?
Both types of implants have a distinct feel to them once they are placed. Silicone implants have been curated to feel more like the actual natural breast, and are soft to touch. Saline implants on the other hand are usually firmer, but in cases of a rupture, the saline solution can be safely absorbed by the body.
Is there a recall on Mentor breast implants?
Mentor has initiated a voluntary Medical Device Recall (removal) regarding specific lots of MENTOR® Smooth Round Saline Diaphragm Valve (DV) Breast Implants which have expiration dates from January 01, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
How long has Mentor implants been around?
It produces one of two silicone gel breast implants. Titled MemoryGel, the product was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 17, 2006….Mentor (company)
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (1969) |
| Headquarters | Santa Barbara, California, USA |
Is Mentor Memory gel saline or silicone?
Mentor Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants are devices with shells constructed from silicone elastomer. The shell is filled with MemoryGel®, Mentor’s proprietary formulation of silicone gel.
Is Mentor a good implant?
Conclusions: Mentor MemoryGel Silicone Breast implants represent a safe and effective choice for women seeking breast augmentation or breast reconstruction following mastectomy.