Mentor Breast Implants Boston Specialist - Dr. Moss
With the FDA approval of the new generation of silicone gel breast implants, women now have choices in breast enlargement. This very exciting news means women seeking breast enlargement now need to educate themselves about their breast implant options. We offer this primer to help you gain an understanding of your choices. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.
Dr. Moss uses the Mentor brand of implants. He offers both the saline and the newly FDA-released silicone gel filled breast implants. He feels that the Mentor implants are one of the superior brands of breast implants available. Mentor also provides patients with very generous limited warranties which are outlined in the Mentor pamphlet "Mentor Limited Warranties." This pamphlet is available from Dr. Moss or Mentor Corporation. Patients can enroll in the Enhanced Warranty at www.mentorcorp.com.
The saline breast implants that Dr. Moss uses are filled with a saline-water solution that is similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body. Saline implants are inserted into the body without fluid, and then filled during surgery through a fill tube. When the fill tube is removed, the implant automatically seals itself.
Recently, the FDA approved silicone gel filled breast implants for breast augmentation in the United States. Patients who are implanted with silicone gel filled breast implants, for the purpose of augmentation, do need to be at least 22 years of age. Patients as young as 18 years of age can be implanted with saline filled breast implants. In addition, the FDA recommends that all patients who are implanted with silicone filled gel implants have an MRI of both breasts three years after the implantation and then every two years after that. (Please note that a patient's health insurance may not cover the cost of this MRI.) And lastly, there is a pamphlet (also available on-line) that the FDA requires a patient to review, before making a decision to have breast augmentation with silicone gel filled implants.
Please note that these silicone gel implants are of a newer, improved generation than those previously implanted in the 1980's and 1990's. The silicone elastomer outer shell is stronger to help prevent ruptures. And most importantly, the MemoryGel implants (Mentor's brand of silicone gel filled breast implants), contain a proprietary cohesive polymer, not a liquid or a semi-liquid. It holds together uniformly, while retaining the natural give of actual breast tissue.
Both the silicone gel filled breast implants and the saline filled breast implants are available in the smooth surfaced implant and in all three profiles (shape). You will find more information on implant surfaces and profiles immediately following this information.
Dr. Moss will review with all patients, during their initial consultation, the two types of breast implants (saline and silicone gel filled). He will provide patients with samples of both types of breast implants, so that they can feel the actual difference between them. In most instances, after presenting all the information to the patient, he will allow the patient to choose what type of implant that she wants. Silicone gel filled implants cost approximately $1000 more than saline filled breast implants, and this cost will need to be passed on to patients.
Dr. Moss has over twenty years of experience implanting saline filled breast implants and over ten years experience implanting silicone gel implants. He is very proficient in the implantation technique of both types of breast implants.
For more information about the types, shapes, and styles, click to read our breast implant choices information.
Implant Surfaces
Dr. Moss uses what is referred to as a "smooth surfaced" breast implant. Mentor Corporation has published statistics that show the "smooth surfaced" implants to have a lower deflation rate than the "textured surface" variety. In addition, the "smooth surfaced" implants are less likely to be felt or palpable through the skin. Currently, "smooth surfaced" implants are the most popular among women and physicians. Patients are welcome to handle and examine samples of these implants at their consultation. Both the saline filled and the gel filled breast implants are available with a smooth surface.
Implant Shapes and Profiles
Dr. Moss uses round shaped implants for all of his patients. These are the most popular choice of implant shape used today.
The round shaped implants from Mentor Corporation are available in three profiles: The Moderate Profile, The Moderate Plus Profile and The High Profile. These profiles are available in both Mentor's saline filled implants and their silicone gel filled implants.
Different Implant Profiles (these are saline filled)
Moderate profile implants offer a full, rounded shape. High profile implants provide greater forward projection for a more prominent silhouette in a narrower chest area. The Moderate Plus profile provides an intermediate option of shape and projection.
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You will be shown examples of all three styles during your consultation with Dr. Moss. When Dr. Moss examines you, he will provide you with guidance as to which style will better meet your needs. Dr. Moss has a complete set of implant "sizers" of all three styles. This allows you to see how all three styles fit your chest wall, and makes the selection process easier.
In addition to the choice of saline breast implants or MemoryGelTM silicone gel breast implants, there are a wide variety of size and profile choices, offering more options to achieve the best fit your body type. Here is a closer look at some of the features of both saline and MemoryGelTM silicone breast implants.
MemoryGelTM
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Saline |
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FDA Approved |
FDA Approved |
Filled with Mentor's proprietary silicone gelMemoryGelTM holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue. |
Filled with a saltwater solutionSimilar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body; slightly firmer feel. |
Set fill volume. |
Flexible fill volumeAllows the surgeon to adjust the volume during the procedure. |
Three projection optionsModerate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. |
Three projection optionsModerate, Moderate Plus, High Profile. |
Two shell surfaces availablesmooth and textured. |
Two shell surfaces availablesmooth and textured. |
Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement. |
Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement. |
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. |
Estimated General Pricing: $6999.00* |
Estimated General Pricing: $5720.00* |
*Estimated general pricing includes Dr. Moss' surgical fee, breast implants, pain suppression pump, two bras, hospital and anesthesia (administered by board certified M.D.) | |
Breast Implant Profile Choices
A variety of breast implant profiles allows Dr. Moss to achieve a better match between your desired breast projection and your individual body frame. See the table below to compare breast implant projection. When you come in for a consultation with Dr. Moss, he can explain which implants would be suitable based on your shape and the look you desire.
MemoryGelTM Silicone Moderate Profile Breast Implant |
Moderate Profile ImplantsStandard projection, with a wider base width |
Saline Moderate Profile Breast Implant |
MemoryGelTM Silicone Moderate Plus Profile |
Moderate Plus Profile ImplantsA higher projection, with moderate base width |
Saline Moderate Plus Profile |
MemoryGelTM Silicone High Profile |
High Profile ImplantsHighest projection, with narrower base width. |
Saline High Profile |
Learn more about Breast Plastic Surgery:
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Watch Marlene's Video Journal
Actual video of a breast augmentation patient's experience from pre operative visit to post operative appointments. Includes breast implant sizing and day of surgery footage.
Breast Enlargement Photos
Click on the photos below to see additional or larger photos for each patient.
More Breast Implant Information:
Read breast enlargement articles written by Carla and Dr. Moss in our breast enlargement blog.
Read silicone breast implant articles written by Carla and Dr. Moss in our breast implant blog.
Read about pregnancy and breast enlargement written by Carla and Dr. Moss in our breast implant and pregnancy blog.
Watch Dr. Moss' breast augmentation surgery video.
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