In the article, we will consider reviews about the Mentor implants.
The main advantage of the endoprostheses supplied by Clovermed is reliability. Their quality is confirmed by twenty years of experience in aesthetic surgery. The permissible risk of complications when using these implants is only 1.1%, which is the minimum indicator among similar products. The entire range of implants is presented in the company's catalog, where you can get acquainted with the exact characteristics of medical devices.
Fashion and beauty today dictate their conditions to many women. Body parameters, adopted around the world as a standard of attractiveness and grace, have become the dream of many women. Some of them increase the breast, not only so that it has acquired the required size, but also for the sake of a beautiful shape. Today, plastic surgery is quite a development in the medical field, and special endoprostheses are used during breast augmentation surgery.
Description
"Mentor" - implants that are designed to enlarge the breast by the surgical method. These endoprostheses are manufactured by the American company Mentor Corporation and are very popular with Russian and foreign plastic surgeons.
Mentor implant reviews will be given at the end of the article.
Use in mammoplasty
Reliable and safe breast implants have been manufactured in the USA since 1969. Currently they are produced at factories located in the cities: Leiden (Netherlands) and Santa Barbara (USA). Medical devices are manufactured taking into account the achievements of advanced scientific research, numerous developments of the latest materials and forms.
Such demanded products enter the medical markets of 75 countries around the world. In Russia, the role of distributor is performed by the Clovermed company. A photo of the Mentor implants is presented in the material. These endoprostheses are chosen by many plastic surgeons. They are often recommended to patients because of the high level of safety, the maximum recreation of the natural breast shape.
Mentor implants have minimal risk of complications. They are characterized by high quality and unlimited warranty. Endoprostheses are certified in accordance with all EU standards.
Pros and cons
Turning to a plastic surgeon, women want to get a completely new bust, and physique is rarely taken into account. To make the breast look natural after surgery, Mentor presents a wide range of implants, varying in size, shape and profile. Therefore, the choice of endoprostheses is an extremely responsible matter.
Mentor round implants are quite popular, which is not surprising, since they have a number of significant advantages. These include the options below.
- Mentor implants differ in a supple and soft structure, therefore, when these endoprostheses are installed, the injury threshold is lower than that of analogues. The appearance of the bust acquired with these implants is as natural as possible. Endoprostheses have a special barrier layer, which is endowed with the property to prevent the penetration of the gel into the tissues of the mammary glands and to minimize the likelihood of damage to the protective capsule.
- The patented high-quality filler, which is the Memory Gel cohesive gel in breast implants “Mentor”, affects the reconstruction of the natural appearance of the mammary glands and the modeling of their elasticity. Memory Gel has a “memory effect", a high coefficient of viscosity and ductility. Its consistency resembles the biological tissue of the female breast as much as possible, from which the acquired bust becomes very aesthetic.
- The patented shell of Siltex endoprostheses is characterized by a moderately textured external coating, which affects the engraftment of these implants in the mammary glands. The healing process usually takes a little time. At the same time, the patient undergoes plastic surgery quite easily. Endoprostheses equipped with Siltex sheath reduce the likelihood of capsular contracture, which is inevitable after the introduction of foreign bodies into the body during plastic surgery. This, in turn, affects the aesthetics of the breast and is a very significant factor for maintaining health in the future.
- The unlimited guarantee for breast implants from the Mentor company is given officially. However, in the event of a product rupture in the postoperative period, patients have the right to replace it absolutely free of charge. At the same time, the manufacturer provides a guarantee of 10 years.
- Curvature (bending) significantly affects the shape of the implants. Drop-like (anatomical) and round chest endoprostheses are distinguished. The implant cap "Mentor" reproduces the natural outline of the bust. Plastic surgeons recommend patients with a normal constitution and overweight to install round implants. Plastic women are advised to use drop-shaped endoprostheses for women with a slender and thin physique. This is due to a slight fat layer, under which the edges of the implants in the form of a drop are invisible.
As you can see, these products have quite a few advantages, but there is also a drawback. Some women who own Mentor round implants note that touching the chest is not elastic and soft enough. This is due to the presence of a three-layer membrane in these endoprostheses, which prevents the flow of the gel.
Which Mentor implants are listed?
Types and characteristics
The manufacturer offers endoprostheses with different cohesiveness (viscosity) of the helium filler. Three types of cohesive are distinguished:
- The softest gel, of all round implants used in the filling of implants with different profile levels, whether high, medium or low.
- Medium density gel, endoprostheses with which are suitable for patients with moderately developed chest tissues and a slight fat layer.
- The jelly-like filling, which has the highest density, allows endoprostheses to recreate the breast with the most natural form and splendor.
Due to the viscosity of the helium base, “remembering” and restoration of the shape of the breast after its compression takes place.
The manufacturer offers the following types of endoprostheses of this brand:
- Anatomical implants with filler type cohesive III. They are distinguished by lines closer to natural ones. Models produce different sizes, and patients with any constitution can choose endoprostheses.
- Round implants, which are characterized by projections, the size of the base and the peak of the maximum above the center of the base. They are filled with type I or type II gel. These endoprostheses are ideal for young women planning a pregnancy.
- Tissue prostheses, which are used during reconstructive surgical measures performed by women after removal of the mammary gland due to oncology.
The lineup
The model range of Mentor implants allows each patient to choose exactly the endoprosthesis that will help make her breasts attractive and at the same time natural.
Among all types of products manufactured by Mentor, special tissue implant expanders called Siltex Becker deserve special attention. They are used for reconstructive surgery in women who underwent breast removal surgery (mastectomy). Such Mentor implants are characterized by the presence of two chambers, external and internal, filled with a special composition.
The inner chamber is filled with isotonic solution, and the outer chamber is filled with silicone gel. This design provides an opportunity to gradually, painlessly and stage by stage stretch the soft tissues in order to increase the volume of the skin pocket in which the implant is located. After reaching the required volume, a special tube and port with valves for introducing expansion solutions are removed from the endoprosthesis structure. All this makes it possible to increase the area of tissues in the area of the removed breast and at the same time provide the woman with a natural feeling. In addition, the reliability of fixation of such expanding breast implants "Mentor" is ensured by using a proprietary textured surface of these products.
Size chart
A special table is attached to the endoprosthesis for the breast, which facilitates the selection of the necessary model, and on the products themselves there is a special marking, which during surgical intervention simplifies their introduction into the formed pocket.
An idea of the dimensional grid of Mentor implants with characteristics can be obtained on the basis of the photo below. Using it is very convenient and simple.
This table of sizes of the Mentor implants makes it easy to choose the option that is most suitable for each woman in accordance with the width of the chest and the desired volume of the breast.
Contraindications
Mentor breast implants are highly safe for the health of patients. Restrictions on the use of these endoprostheses in the process of mammoplasty are dictated by contraindications to the implantation surgery. Thus, breast implants cannot be implanted in women who have been diagnosed with certain diseases. For instance:
- pathological neoplasms in the chest area of any localization and nature of origin;
- infectious pathologies;
- period of pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- allergic reactions to substances that are used in the manufacture of endoprostheses.
Mammoplasty is performed with caution with the installation of Mentor implants for women who are diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, as well as those with reduced immunity, blood clotting disorders, and inadequate circulation of biological fluid in the mammary gland.
Misconceptions
There are the following erroneous opinions about breast endoprostheses from this manufacturer:
- It is believed that mammoplasty with these implants is hazardous to women's health. However, every year only in Russia, breasts are increased to 15 thousand patients. High-quality implants enable surgeons to achieve very impressive results, and after some time the appearance of the breast does not change. Moreover, after “shrinkage” the bust will take on an even more attractive and natural look.
- Mammoplasty negatively affects further breastfeeding. In fact, Mentor endoprostheses do not allow silicone molecules to pass through and prevent the gel from penetrating into mammary gland tissues and breast milk.
- The performed mammoplasty rapidly increases the likelihood of oncological pathologies of the breast. Contrary to this statement, the Mentor implants are not capable of causing the development of malignant tumors and other side effects.
The manufacturer takes care of women's health, therefore, regularly conducts research on the safety and improvement of the quality of its products.
Cost
The price of breast implants of the brand "Mentor" varies in the range of 50-80 thousand rubles. The variety of implants and the size of the product, as well as the pricing policy of the clinic where the plastic surgery is performed, is reflected in these figures. In most cases, the cost of mammoplasty using implants "Mentor" is 80-120 thousand rubles. To the indicated amount of money, it is also necessary to add the costs of anesthesia and medicines that will be used during the rehabilitation period. Total costs reach about 220 thousand rubles.
Mentor implant reviews
First of all, attention should be focused on the feedback of doctors about implants, which consider such endoprostheses to be safe and proven. Experts confirm that the products come in various sizes, shapes, profiles, and may differ in texture. The manufacturer, according to doctors, took care of a large selection in order to provide each woman with an individual breast shape and a special approach to surgical intervention. In addition, there is a huge collection of products from this company. This dermal tissue for the reconstruction of the mammary glands, and expanders, and much more. In addition, doctors note in mentor implant reviews that this company provides a long-term guarantee on the use of its products, which also plays a very important role in the selection of endoprostheses.
In the reviews about the Mentor implants, patients note that these products very accurately reproduce the natural shape of the breast. Moreover, even in the supine position it is very difficult to determine the presence of an endoprosthesis in the chest, which cannot be said about implants from other companies, which are often easily palpated. In addition, women say that the prosthesis does not cause allergic reactions, does not make the breast heavier, and creates the sensation of a natural mammary gland both in appearance and in touch.