Breast Augmentation

Augmentation mammoplasty, commonly known as breast augmentation, is a procedure in which implants are used to enlarge and enhance the breasts, giving the body more aesthetically pleasing proportions.* In addition to simple breast enlargement, breast augmentation is frequently used to correct sagging or loss of breast mass as a result of aging, childbirth, or genetic factors. Each breast augmentation procedure is customized to best accomplish that patient’s individual goals and needs, so there are a number of decisions to be made about the type of procedure, including the placement, type of implants, and the type of incision used for the procedure.

Breast Implant Placement

There are various positions in which breast implants can be placed, each with its own benefits and risks. As a rule, the deeper the implant is placed inside the body, the more natural looking the breasts will be. However, a deeper implant requires a more invasive procedure, with a bit more of recovery, but the long-term results are better in most cases.

Types of Implants

There are two primary types of implants currently available: silicone and saline. Centre for Plastic Surgery is one of the leading Mentor implant practices in Michigan. Mentor is a world leader in breast implant manufacturing, research and testing, and is recognized for outstanding product integrity. Mentor implants are made in the USA. Silicone implants consist of an outer shell made of rubber-like silicone and a filling of silicone in a gel consistency. Currently silicone breast implants have been approved by the FDA for all women 22 and older. Mentor offers two types of silicone breast implants- MENTOR® MemoryGel® Breast Implants and MENTOR®MemoryShape® Breast Implants. Saline implants also consist of an outer shell of silicone, but they are filled instead with a sterile saline solution similar to that present in the human body.

Both silicone and saline implants are available in a variety of types, shapes, and sizes. Your surgeon will help you decide which will be best for you based on your goals, anatomy and age. You will also have an opportunity to “try on” silicone and saline breast implants in various sizes and shapes during your private breast implant sizing session with your patient care coordinator, as well as view your “after” results with Crisalix 3D Imaging.

Types of Incision

There are also several types of incisions available for breast enhancement procedures.* The three most common incisions are in the inframammary fold, transaxillary (armpit), and periareolar (made along the lower half of the areola). Each approach has its’ advantages and disadvantages. Your surgeon will discuss these options with you. Together you will decide what is your best approach.

Our Warranty

All MENTOR® Breast Implants come with a Lifetime Product Replacement Policy free of charge. Our relationship with you does not end on the day of your breast augmentation. After the amount of consideration and time you have given this decision, you deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve partnered with an industry leader. Mentor’s Lifetime Product Replacement Policy provides for the free lifetime product replacement on all its Breast Implants, worldwide. When implant replacement is required and the Mentor Product Replacement Policy applies, Mentor will provide — throughout the patient’s lifetime - the same or a similar MENTOR® Breast Implant at no cost.

If you questions about breast augmentation and implants, or if you’d like to schedule an appointment for a consultation in the Michigan area, please give us a call at 616.454.1256 if you’re local to Grand Rapids, or toll free at 800.968.7474.

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