Implants 300. What are the sizes of breast implants and how to choose them? Breast implants for the mammary glands: what they look like, how often to change, service life, pros and cons

OP 09/10/2016

10 September 2016
Today I had an OP, I'm interested in the question, how did the edema subside? Did your breasts decrease in size? Or not really?

Initially, I was just worried that the doctor gave me an implant size that was not as large as I would like) now, in principle, I like everything, but the swelling is very strong, which is not surprising of course. So I decided to ask those who have already gone through this)

I got Mentor round 300 ml high profile. The doctor has such a tactic that he told me to put on the compression on the 2nd or 3rd day already, so I get up now I go without it, I admire it)) it’s a bit dumb of course, it seems like it will fall out now ... Tomorrow at the doctor’s appointment I’ll try to find out everything .

Yes, I wanted more, at least 330 ml, I didn’t have my source at all, 0.5 somewhere. There are few of my own tissues, weight 52 kg and height 163 cm, the doctor said, if you put more, then it will contour strongly.

Cut under the arm.

I feel quite normal, I didn’t even ask for an anesthetic injection at night, I was ready that it would be worse. I move my hands normally, but I don’t lift it up, and I don’t close to the body too much. Only getting up and going to bed is very painful. Well, it’s like everyone else.

11 September 2016
I was also afraid of anesthesia most of all, my legs gave way, everything went well, it will be the same for you. Today is the 2nd day, I hold on without painkillers and even went out into the yard fresh air wanted)

I don’t feel very well, I swelled up a lot, it’s scary, everything is there, but I didn’t take the pills, I’m lying down. , this is the technique used by Chinese surgeons. The next visit to the doctor is already in a week to remove the stitches. Tomorrow I’m going to work, I’ll have to feel the pills to swallow.

12 September 2016
I went to work, it was very hard to walk, but sitting in the office is basically normal, nothing hurts, thank God. Here is a photo, these are my boobs on the first day.

There is no source photo, but it was 0.5 in general:-<Я конечно пока не пойму что у меня получится,в одежде кажется что все как и ДО,когда в лифе с Пушем ходила,все как то торчком стоит,хочется все и сразу чтоб красиво было 5е678 г

No, no one noticed, Lenchik. Visually, nothing really sticks out, oh, how much time is still needed for everything to be beautiful there, one can only guess.

13 September 2016
I think that you need to listen to the doctor in everything, he knows better anyway! For example, I am very grateful to mine, for the fact that he did not listen to me, but put the size that he considered necessary for my figure, so I feel with them as with my own from the first day, they entered like relatives, I can’t imagine if they inserted more , probably, there would definitely be problems .... The main thing is not to overdo it, so that everything is neat and beautiful!

Regarding the upper pole, the doctor may allow you to remove it in 2 weeks, I had mine today, he tells me you will walk for 2 weeks, and with the lower one for a month. That's it!

14 September 2016
It’s already normal, it doesn’t hurt to get up and go to bed, sometimes it can shoot somewhere, gurgle, well, this is all nonsense ... I, like you, are very tired of these bandages, everything itches madly, I don’t want to take a shower ... The edema subsides, bruises just appeared, it seems that they weren’t there ... Of course, the view is not impressive, you can’t see anything in clothes ((Let’s see how it will be, I read here that someone’s swelling subsides and the size decreases, but for someone on the contrary fluff))

Yes, thank God, I never took painkillers at home, from the 2nd day everything was somehow tolerable, the doctor says that I have a high pain defect, usually with the same access as mine - axillary, it hurts people a lot, but me they don't bother at all.
Of course, I want to fluff up and become more, I don’t know if this is possible)) now they are standing in their tracks))

16 September 2016
Everything is fine with me, bruises just appeared, I sent a photo to the doctor, she says it’s normal, it will pass in a few days. as soon as I get out of bed. Tomorrow I’m going to remove the stitches, I’m not a bit afraid, I can’t wait, I really want to take a shower, I hope tomorrow it will be possible.

The doctor said that the bruises will disappear in a few days, they are so hefty, I think they will definitely be 4-5 days. my skin is very prone to them ((who will say about this? Can they appear over time due to an increase?

Very useful information, thanks! I really thought about it and I regret that I haven’t smeared anything yet. How much I read here on the forum, no one paid much attention to this and no one wrote that stretch marks appeared after the operation, so I didn’t take it seriously either. Tomorrow I’ll definitely ask at the doctor and I will unsubscribe.

As I understand it, it is necessary to take care of the skin of the chest throughout life, judging by the article that Koshka sent us, I wonder who does this at all ?!

18 September 2016
And I, the girls, went to the doctor yesterday, they removed the stitches, removed the top tape, they didn’t put on the compression from the first day, only the elastic bandage was tightened from the bottom and I’ll walk with it for a month. They sent me home, they said to come in a month. day, I felt good, but about a couple of hours ago I began to feel severe numbness in my chest, what could it be? Who had that? It scares me a lot

He says it's normal and will pass with time. But I still decided to write here, as it's scary to me (((

19 September 2016
Hello, I’m already flaunting in a T-shirt, it’s only tightened from the bottom. Nothing hurts, only in the morning the discomfort and bruises didn’t go away. I try to take care of myself, but if possible, I already do everything myself) I even washed my hair myself)

Lenochka, I have the same symptoms as you have, and I also associated it with the weather, sometimes it’s nothing, but sometimes everything pulls and whines.
Although, well, what's there to be surprised, all the same, recently the OP was what you have what I have ...

I was also preparing for the worst and the doctor said that I wouldn’t be able to move my arms at all, but everything was very tolerable from the first day and didn’t bother me much) The scars are of course large and will be visible for a long time, in the hospital they told me that I can buy ointment from them which heals scars well, BUT it does not help some, that is, there is no guarantee, it is not cheap, I'm thinking ...

I still don’t know what size I have, you won’t measure anything yet, we are only 9 days old today. They are still standing still. I think they have to change their shape a little more, I'll be patient until a month and go for new underwear. All the same, for another 3 months you can’t wear busts with bones. I want to know what they will be) While revenge seems to me that it will not be enough)) there is still hope that they will drop a little, as they say, they will fluff up)) Not the size of course, but still)

21 September 2016
I made an incision under the armpit on 10.09. I am very glad that I chose this particular access, from the first day the stitches did not bother me, I moved my hands and gently raised it a little, while I did not experience any wild pain. Today is the 11th day, I almost returned to the rhythm of your daily life.
Well, in general, of course, everyone is different, different pain defect.

22 September 2016
I still have no idea which one I have. C or D, probably, last week I tried to measure old underwear to compare, but the stone boobs were still there, now they are a little softer and more pleasant to the touch. And I’m not in the mood to shop yet, it’s too early .

The tape prevents me from measuring normally, from below, which I have. I hope they’ll take it off in a month and then I’ll go dancing) Now sometimes I allow myself to put on a topic, with thin foam rubber, although the dock forbade me to put anything on them at all, I said a loose T-shirt, so that they say it was comfortable to wear and not injure the seams under the arm.

I don’t know about anyone, I don’t regret that I chose this access, nothing hurt me there from the first day. Everything is fine, the stitches were removed, a very neat suture, I hope the scar will turn white by the time of vacation and nothing will be visible at all. But I didn’t want to go through the areola because I had read that lactation is not always possible later, as someone is lucky, but I plan in a year - two more lol)

23 September 2016
Today is my 13th day, I notice that the swelling is gone and they have decreased in volume a little, but I was not particularly upset, the sissy began to look neater)))

I'm just waiting for this moment))) When will they fluff up)

We are 2 weeks old

I don’t know what a compra is, no one put it on me)
You need to be patient and wait for the final result, in a month some kind of picture will emerge, I think)

27 September 2016
My edema also disappears, I don’t feel much at all, even crying ... It also partially disappears, one is larger than the other, the inter-gump is generally incomprehensible, which will be difficult to imagine in the end (((

I had a slight asymmetry BEFORE, I sin that the doctor should have foreseen this for me and put implants of different ml, or did I already think of it myself ?!

there is no BEFORE photo, unfortunately. Everything with the operation started to spin around quickly, the doctor examined me once, said how much I could put on as much as possible and that’s it, then I saw him just before the operation itself, when the implants were ordered and brought ((

Here in the photo is what we have today, 17 days

Let's hope and wait

I also have hard ones, there is still swelling. Len, what happens when the swelling completely goes away, they will be even less ??!! ((

I already feel normal, in the mornings there is only a slight discomfort, while I disperse, it is clear that the swelling has not yet subsided. Yes, I’ll definitely go in a month. While I’m wearing a T-shirt, a top without a paralon, sometimes without anything at all, I only have a tape pulled off from below, I think it will be removed in a week) Has your swelling completely gone? When is the next time to see a doctor? When can I play sports, I didn’t ask?

I haven’t bought anything yet, the chest is not mobile, you really can’t measure anything on it. The top is softer every day, and the bottom is some kind of plasticine. And how are you with this?
I’ll go to the doctor on the 10th, I’ll have exactly a month if the doc doesn’t call earlier. Of course I’ll answer

03 October 2016
Well, I think that I got the 2nd one somewhere. It's hard to say ... Now I'll also post pictures, from the side it can be clearer what size I still have

23 days from OP

The story of the patient "Karina888" is taken from the forum.

For several decades, Mentor implants have been confidently leading the endoprosthetics industry. Agreeing to the correction of the mammary glands, women dream of getting the perfect bust. In order for the breast to harmonize well with the structure of the body after surgery, to look natural, the American company Mentor offers implants. All of them have different sizes, profiles, shapes.

The company was founded in 1969 and has branches in more than 70 countries around the world. Its products in the world of plastic surgery are considered the standard of reliability and quality.

"Mentor" company

The Mentor company has a serious experimental and scientific base. This makes it one of the top five manufacturers of silicone implants. Every year the product line expands, the quality improves, our own laboratories introduce the latest developments into production.

After breast prosthetics became truly global in scope, international organizations, government agencies of each state were forced to prevent the use of low-quality implants.

For the sake of women's health, the strictest requirements and safety standards that regulated production began to be introduced. The presented standards have become so strict that it has become quite difficult to literally comply with them.

Mentor Corporation is one of the first companies to certify chest inserts to the stated standards. Its products meet all the standards and regulations that have been adopted in those countries where its products are used.

The use of implants is used for aesthetic correction, as well as for the reconstruction of the mammary glands after surgery. The occurrence of capsular contracture after operations has become a problem for plastic surgery. Mentor is the only manufacturer that has been able to minimize the risk of contracture, and the 1.1% chance is considered the best in the world.

The Mentor range

The company produces rounded, anatomical drop-shaped implants. They most naturally copy the lines of the female breast. This allowed them to gain popularity among women.

The range, represented by a huge number of shapes and sizes, makes it possible to satisfy any requests, take into account the features of a woman's figure. In the laboratories of the corporation, scientists are seeking to improve the texture coating of the inserts. When fixing the prosthesis, fibrous tissue forms around the implant. This occurs as a result of the fusion of artificial and living tissue.

In order for the process to proceed without complications and seals do not form, the silicone surface must have a special pattern. The use of a textured surface on the prosthesis helps them to attach better, reduces the possibility of contracture formation.

The company pays great attention to the quality of the filling of its products, as this allows you to make the elasticity of the breast natural. In 1985, a new type of filler was specially developed, which was called "Memory Gel". Its structure is very viscous, but at the same time dense, homogeneous. The new modification meets the most important tasks facing plastic surgery:

  • the gel perfectly "copies" the natural elasticity of the female breast;
  • completely safe;
  • provides an aesthetic result.

To recreate the removed breast, as a result of the mastectomy procedure, the company began to produce dilators, which are a separate type of implant.

This is a silicone balloon that is placed in a woman's chest and then filled with saline. The chest is gradually restored. Patients who survived the battle with cancer and lost their breasts can not only restore them, but improve their shape.

Subtle moments

The company uses a cohesive gel that perfectly holds its shape, does not spread, and corresponds to the natural density of the female breast. Prices for breast prostheses depend on the size and model. Usually, a plastic surgeon helps to choose a natural shape. The choice of size depends on the desire of the patient, the anatomical structure of the figure.

Since female breasts can very rarely be perfectly round, round implants are used less. They are combined with a normal physique, round chest shape.

Models of such profiles are used:

  • average;
  • average plus;
  • high;
  • super high.

After installing such silicone inserts, the female breast acquires perfect roundness. Anatomical ones are installed for women, with an asthenic physique and a small size of the mammary glands. The teardrop shape is acceptable as it will look very natural. Anatomical implants of this model have three types of height and three types of projection. Hair is a different story.

Mentor provides excellent results. It is used:

  • to correct asymmetry;
  • with age-related deformity of the breast;
  • restoration of the shape of the mammary glands after lactation;
  • for aesthetic correction.

Some women have to give up silicone inserts. Main contraindications:

  • diseases of blood vessels, heart;
  • allergic reactions;
  • problems with the respiratory system;
  • diabetes;
  • mastopathy;
  • skin diseases in the chest area.

Distinctive features of Mentor endoprostheses

The reputation of the products of the Mentor concern is explained by the minimal risk in its use, reliability, and warranty obligations. The advantages of Mentor endoprostheses include the items listed below:

  1. Even with a very small incision, the endoprosthesis is installed quite easily. The softness of the shell provides its unique pliability.
  2. A special layer prevents damage to the capsule, as well as the penetration of the contents into nearby tissues.
  3. The patented filler has different levels of cohesiveness. It is instantly restored in the outlines of the previous form, if there was a mechanical impact.
  4. For patients with a normal build, it is best to use a large round shape.
  5. Mentor teardrop dentures have precise, natural curves that stand out from other brands.
  6. The company provides lifetime warranties on all of its products. They undertake to replace the capsule if it breaks or is damaged.
  7. All endoprostheses are made taking into account thousands of subtleties that are characteristic of the forms of the female body. The designers of the concern are trying to make the female bust look natural and realistic after plastic surgery.
  8. The factories are equipped with high-tech automatic equipment, which is controlled by the most accurate electronics. Therefore, only Mentor factories have developed a unique installation in the world, which produces Mentor implants of absolutely the same shape. Such an advantage is simply invaluable.

The company attaches a table to its products. This makes it easier to choose the right model. Labeled directly on the silicone makes it easy to identify and install.

Dimensions of Mentor implants

The dimensional grid helps to choose an implant of a suitable size and shape even before the operation. With its help, the surgeon determines the appropriate model that will be used to correct the breast of a particular patient.

IMPLANT NUMBER IN THE CATALOG HEIGHT (cm) WIDTH (cm) PROJECTION
(cm)
ARCH LENGTH
(cm)
VOLUME
(cm 3 )
334 - 0903 9,2 9,0 3,2 7.3 125
334 - 1003 9,7 9,5 3.3 7.7 150
334 - 1003 10,2 10,0 3.4 8.1 175
334 - 1053 10,7 10,5 3.5 8.4 200
334 - 1103 11,3 11,0 3.6 8.8 230
334 – 1153 11,8 11,5 3.7 9.1 265
334 - 1203 12,3 12,0 3.9 95 300
334 - 1253 12,8 12,5 4.0 9.9 340
334 - 1303 13,3 13,0 4.1 10.2 380
334 - 1353 13,8 13,5 4.3 10.6 425
334 - 1403 14,3 14,0 4.5 11.0 475
334 - 1453 14,8 14,5 4.6 11.3 530
334 - 1503 15,3 15,0 4.8 11.7 585
334 - 1553 15,9 15,5 5.0 12.1 645

Expiration dates Mentor

Only if there is a direct need, the implants are replaced. These may be problems such as the resulting capsular contracture, dissatisfaction with the shape received, or other specific reasons.

Replacement due to the service life is not made, since endoprostheses can last much longer. During operation, they do not wear out and do not become thinner. The company has established a lifetime warranty on all types of its products. This characterizes its products in the best possible way, emphasizing their safety and the highest quality.

Mentor or motive implants

Having decided on plastic surgery, the patient herself must choose the manufacturer. You should carefully approach this issue, study the relevant information, and consult with specialists. You can view thematic forums, find out the opinion of women who have already made a correction of the mammary glands.

Motiva announced itself quite loudly a few years ago. Creating an optimal surface texture that prevents encapsulation around the silicone insert has become a real sensation. The structure of endoprostheses from Motif recreates the natural silhouette of the breast. Implants have gained the ability to change shape with body movements, shifting their center of gravity.

However, products from Mentor still remain in demand and reliable in plastic surgery. The scientists of the company constantly work in cooperation with the most famous plastic surgeons in the world. This gives them the opportunity to take into account the practical side of using their products, improve the characteristics of models, and produce new types.

Myths about the use of endoprostheses

Plastic medicine does not stand still. Not only the methods of correction are being improved, but also the materials with which the best shape of the mammary glands is achieved. However, many women treat artificial implants with some apprehension. They are not afraid of the operation itself, but the further process of adaptation of the body to artificial inserts.

The most common myths include:

  1. Mammoplasty is very dangerous, a long and complicated operation is not so. In Russia alone, about 15,000 women annually change the size and shape of their breasts. In the presence of high-quality implants, such as Mentor, the surgeon will perform the operation at a high level. Even after many years, the bust will remain in the same ideal shape. It may even improve after the "shrinkage" of the silicone inserts.
  2. Mammoplasty is dangerous for breastfeeding a child - an erroneous statement. A high-quality, durable shell of implants does not allow even silicone molecules to pass through. There is no reason to believe that particles of artificial matter will get into the milk.
  3. After aesthetic correction of the breast, breast cancer can develop - one of the most common myths. Carefully conducted clinical studies have proven that the implantation of endoprostheses from Mentor does not cause negative consequences, does not affect the well-being and health of women.

About the author: Larisa Vladimirovna Lukina

Dermatovenereology (Internship in the specialty of dermatovenereology (2003-2004), Certificate of the Department of Dermatovenerology of St. Petersburg State Medical University named after academician I.P. Pavlov dated 06.29.2004); Confirmation of the certificate at the FGU "SSC Rosmedtekhnologii" (144 hours, 2009) Confirmation of the certificate at the State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education RostGMU of the Ministry of Health of Russia (144 hours, 2014); Professional competencies: management of dermatovenereological patients in accordance with the procedures for providing medical care, standards of medical care and approved clinical protocols. More about me in the Doctors-Authors section.

Hello, dear readers who dream of perfect breasts. Today we will talk about the radical method of making dreams come true. About an important step towards this incarnation - about what sizes of breast implants are there? And which one would be perfect for you.

The size of the implant is not equal to the size of the future breast

Maybe the statement in the title of the article surprised or puzzled you. Well, how is it, they inserted a three-piece implant and wear size 3, what's wrong? And not so much.

In the fight against the results of surfing the Internet, plastic surgeons have to explain how to choose an endoprosthesis so that the visual perception of the “upgrade” of the mammary glands satisfies you and what actually makes up the number of a brand new bust.

And it is made up of a combination of different, it would seem, sometimes not directly related to your volume of “little things”.

The shape of the glands

In plastic surgery, it is customary to distinguish 4 forms of the gland:

  • disk;
  • cone;
  • hemisphere;
  • papilla (mastoid form).

In the first case, the mammary gland is small, has a wide base and a small height. In the second, the bust has a relatively small base and a significant height (high bust). In the third, the width and height of the glands tend to equality. The latter shape resembles a conical one, but the nipple “looks” down, the chest is slightly lowered.

Frequently asked Questions

Do implants need to be replaced? It depends:

  • on the quality of the end insert that you have chosen;
  • accuracy of “wearing” (damaged prostheses are subject to mandatory removal and replacement);
  • volume satisfaction;
  • a woman's ability to maintain a stable body weight;
  • the absence of diseases requiring the removal of the implant.

Modern implant manufacturers often give a lifetime warranty. If your weight does not fluctuate, there are no growths, you may not need to go for a second operation. But usually, in practice, the period of use of prostheses is somewhat shorter than the life of the patient; implants are changed every 10-25 years.

If silicone breast implants were installed before pregnancy, after changing the shape of the figure, you may need to replace the prostheses.

You will be surprised how many ladies, after augmentation, realize that their decision on the size and shape of the breast is unsatisfactory and come for a second operation. To avoid this, try to evaluate the aesthetic aspect before the surgeon's scalpel touches your tissues. Look at the photo, consult with your surgeon.

The maximum size of the implant itself depends on the manufacturer's company. Prostheses are produced in different sizes in increments of 10 ml, and basically the manufacturer stops at 525-550 ml. The maximum size is a completely different volume.

How much do modern implants cost? It depends on the manufacturer. The price for products of similar parameters may differ up to 2 times. The average cost for one product is 20-45 thousand rubles. This is the price of the implant only.

With this we say goodbye to you. We are waiting for you again on our pages. And we hope you invite your friends through social networks to our resource.

Among plastic surgeons, Mentor breast implants from the American manufacturing company of the same name are the most popular. In Russia, the exclusive distributor of products supplied to the markets of 75 countries of the world is Clover Med.

general characteristics

Mentor implants are manufactured in accordance with a unique technology developed by the manufacturer. They buy only raw materials, but the production of silicone filler called “Advanced Memory Gel” is carried out in accordance with independently developed and patented technology at factories in Europe and the USA.

Using a different ratio of components, the company produces silicone gel of various degrees of viscosity and elasticity (cohesiveness):

  • cohesive I TM - the softest, intended mainly for round endoprostheses with high, medium and medium + profiles;
  • cohesive II TM - medium density; installation of implants with such a gel is more preferable for patients who have poorly developed breast tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue, since an endoprosthesis with a gel of the previous type can lead to the formation of a wavy surface of the breast;
  • cohesive III TM , which is characterized by the highest density, allowing for optimal aesthetic results while maintaining the shape of the mammary glands.

Depending on the need, it is possible to use drop-shaped or round Mentor implants manufactured using the patented “Siltex” technology, of any size and with different profiles of the protruding part of the implant - medium and medium +, high and super high.

The surface of endoprostheses is made smooth or with a moderately pronounced texture (inpriting technology), which allows to provide optimal conditions for the "engraftment" of the implant to the tissues, reduce the risk of complications in the form of displacement of the endoprosthesis and, at the same time, avoid the formation of fibrous capsular contracture.

Among all types of products manufactured by the company, Siltex Becker tissue expander implants deserve special attention. They are used for one- or two-stage treatment in women who have had breast surgery (mastectomy) due to cancer.

Such Mentor implants are distinguished by the presence of two chambers, internal and external, filled with a special composition. The inner chamber is filled with isotonic saline, the outer chamber is filled with silicone gel.

The design provides an opportunity to gradually, gradually and painlessly stretch the soft tissues to increase the volume of the pocket in which the implant is placed. When the required volume is reached, the special tube and valve port for introducing the expansion solution are removed. All this allows to increase the area of ​​tissues in the area of ​​the mammary gland and at the same time provide the patient with natural sensations. In addition, the reliability of fixation of expanding implants is ensured by the proprietary textured surface of the products.

Features of endoprostheses "Mentor"

The reputation of these implants as the best is due to their high quality, the lowest risk of complications in their use compared to similar products, a wide range of models that greatly facilitates the selection of the appropriate endoprosthesis, reliability and warranty opportunities.

The advantages of Menter implants are:

  1. The softness and pliability of their shell, which ensures easy installation of the implant with the smallest possible incision.
  2. The presence of a special barrier layer that prevents the gel from leaking through the shell into the surrounding tissues and reduces the risk of capsule rupture.
  3. Using our own patented filler gel with varying degrees of cohesiveness, which, unlike a liquid, has a natural density characteristic of the mammary glands and the properties of an integral substance. This eliminates the risk of cases of gel leakage into the surrounding tissues when the implant breaks.
  4. Silicone filler has the ability to instantly restore its former shape and natural density ("shape memory") after any mechanical impact.
  5. The possibility of using round implants, with the help of which the mammary glands of patients with a normal physique can be provided with large sizes with a pronounced upper pole.
  6. The presence of tear-shaped prostheses "Menter", in comparison with identical products from other manufacturers, the most accurate lines of bends, giving the mammary gland the most natural appearance after plastic surgery. They perfectly focus on the natural shape of the female breast. Three types of height and three types of projections of anatomic endoprostheses allow you to make the best choice.
  7. The company provides a lifetime warranty for all types and types of products, as well as the right to replace it with a similar model of a different size in case of a rupture of the capsule during the use of the product. In the event of such a complication as capsular contracture, the endoprosthesis is replaced at no additional charge and with a 10-year warranty period.



The Mentor implant table is attached to the endoprostheses, which facilitates the selection of the required model, and the implants themselves have a special marking, which during the operation simplifies their installation in the formed pocket.

An idea of ​​the table with the characteristics of the implant can be obtained by the example of the model “Mentor CPG 331. High height, medium projection”. This anatomical teardrop-shaped implant provides a natural looking breast for women who prefer a sloping breast silhouette. It is designed to increase the volume of the breast and is used for reconstruction in the middle projection. Various sizes of Mentor implants, their oval longitudinal shape, which is most suitable for women with a narrow chest, make it easy to choose the right option.

IMPLANT NUMBER IN THE CATALOG HEIGHT (cm) WIDTH (cm) PROJECTION
(cm)
ARCH LENGTH
(cm)
VOLUME
(cm 3)
334 — 0903 9,2 9,0 3,2 7.3 125
334 — 1003 9,7 9,5 3.3 7.7 150
334 — 1003 10,2 10,0 3.4 8.1 175
334 — 1053 10,7 10,5 3.5 8.4 200
334 — 1103 11,3 11,0 3.6 8.8 230
334 – 1153 11,8 11,5 3.7 9.1 265
334 — 1203 12,3 12,0 3.9 95 300
334 — 1253 12,8 12,5 4.0 9.9 340
334 — 1303 13,3 13,0 4.1 10.2 380
334 — 1353 13,8 13,5 4.3 10.6 425
334 — 1403 14,3 14,0 4.5 11.0 475
334 — 1453 14,8 14,5 4.6 11.3 530
334 — 1503 15,3 15,0 4.8 11.7 585
334 — 1553 15,9 15,5 5.0 12.1 645

Breast implants "Mentor" are the most researched and reliable in plastic surgery. Many years of experience of the company's employees and maintaining constant contacts with plastic surgeons make it possible to improve existing product models and create new types of endoprostheses.

The choice of the volume of implants for breast augmentation is influenced by many parameters of the patient, such as skin density, muscle severity, the presence or absence of gland prolapse, the height and weight of the patient. But the most important are only two parameters. You can determine them yourself and thus find out what size implant can be used in your case.

Measurements are best done not with a soft tape, but with a ruler (you need to get the distance in a straight line)

The following labels are important for defining parameters:

a) Median line: a vertical straight line between the middle of the jugular notch (middle between the collarbones) and the navel.
b) A vertical line parallel to the median, at a distance of 1.5 - 2 cm from it. This is a projection of the future internal border of the cavity for the implant.
c) A horizontal line drawn from the top of the skin fold between the arm and the chest wall, perpendicular to the midline. This is a projection of the future upper boundary of the cavity for the implant.
d) A horizontal line drawn perpendicular to the midline along the inframammary (submammary) fold. In many patients who want to enlarge their breasts, this fold (groove) is not clearly visible. It is in this case that you can use the point (landmark), which is located 5-6 cm down from the lower edge of the nipple. This is a projection of the future lower border of the cavity for the implant.
e) A vertical oblique line drawn parallel (visually) to the outer edge of the chest wall. If there is an external protrusion of the mammary gland beyond its limits, at the level of the nipple, determine the point on the skin of the gland, where it is projected with the edge of the chest wall. Or step back from the outer edge of the gland towards the nipple by 1-2 cm. This is a projection of the future outer border of the cavity for the implant.

The resulting data may have different values. Choose the smallest of them and determine the desired volume on the compliance scale.