Gangnam Mentor Implant Types, Mentor Boost Structure and Tactile Differences

Gangnam Mentor Implant Types, Mentor Boost Structure and Tactile Differences

Hello. I'm Dr. Kim Joo-won, Chief Director of Melon Plastic Surgery, your breast specialist with solutions for beauty.

One of the most frequently mentioned words during breast consultations is ‘feel’ or ‘tactile sensation’. While shape is visible to the eye, feel is perceived by touch. Most people desire a feel that is as natural as the shape. Many prioritize a soft, supple sensation when touched.

‘Do Mentor implants have a good feel?’‘Will Mentor Boost lift sagging breasts?’

Mentor is an implant brand with a long history, and its extensive clinical data supports the stability of its products. Mentor is particularly known for its tactile quality, making it a brand often considered by those who prioritize feel.

Today, we'll explore the characteristics and structure of Mentor implants, including Mentor’s premium line, ‘Mentor Boost’.

Mentor Implants | Implant Structure for a Natural Feel

While how good the feel is depends on individual preference and judgment, it is the implant's structure that creates that sensation.

So, what structural aspects of an implant contribute to its feel? A natural feel is achieved through several technical reasons. First, the density of the silicone gel filling the implant and the viscosity of the gel play a significant role.

Mentor implants are designed to maintain a stable shape using medical-grade cohesive gel, meaning a silicone gel with strong cohesion. Simply put, you can think of it as a structure where the cohesive, clumped gel moves smoothly.

The thickness and elasticity of the implant's outer shell, also known as the silicone membrane encasing the implant, also affect the feel. If the shell is rigid, the implant will feel hard; if it's too thin, maintaining the implant's shape becomes difficult. Therefore, implant manufacturers strive to balance the thickness and elasticity of the shell, and the result of these efforts is the implant we encounter.

The same applies to Mentor. The best balance and structural elements combine to create the uniquely soft feel of Mentor implants. However, it's good to know that the tactile sensation may not be expressed identically across all body types. This is because the post-surgical feel largely depends on and varies with each individual's skin thickness, fat layer, and chest wall structure.

Mentor Implants | Advantages and Considerations of Implants with a Good Feel

‘Is it good if the feel is good?’‘Do firm implants also create a prettier shape?’

A natural feel is a significant advantage of implants. When people who have undergone surgery say the feel is natural, it carries various meanings. It can mean that the surgery is not very noticeable, or that the implant seems to be settling well.

It is also used to describe a sensation that doesn't feel like surgery has been performed. However, do not choose an implant based solely on its feel. The advantage of a good feel might not apply to you.

If you have thin skin or a small fat layer, even an implant with a good feel might show its shape after surgery. The best implant is the one that suits you.

After a detailed examination of your chest wall, skin, and breast tissue, an implant that is judged to yield the best results considering size, shape, and feel is a good implant. What matters more than the feel itself is how the shape and contour are expressed in your body type. A stable choice is made when considering diverse and numerous factors.

Mentor Implants | Advanced Technology Accumulated Over Time

Mentor is an American implant brand that has been used for a relatively long time. It started as a medical device company but expanded its technology into the silicone implant field, with continuous research and improvement in product quality.

The density of the silicone gel and the shell technology of the implants have also evolved over time. High-viscosity cohesive gel technology emerged during this process. Cohesive gel refers to a silicone gel that maintains its shape while having a certain elasticity. Simply put, it means a material where the gel inside the implant remains clumped rather than spreading.

Cohesive gel has evolved in a direction that eliminates the risk of gel diffusion if the implant is damaged or ruptured. The range of implant choices based on body type has also expanded due to the addition of various shape options, such as implant height, width, and projection. In this sense, Mentor implants can be seen as the result of accumulated technological changes across several generations. Mentor Boost is an implant that emerged amidst this continuous technological advancement.

Mentor Implants | Mentor Boost, a New Option for Asymmetry Correction

Mentor's implant line consists of three types, with Mentor Boost, Mentor's premium line, being the most recently introduced. This implant is designed with a structure that builds upon the characteristics of Mentor implants while increasing the internal fill rate.

A higher fill rate means that the gel inside the implant is more densely packed. Because the implant is firmly filled, it can help clearly define upper breast volume if the upper chest is sunken. Due to this characteristic, many people who are concerned about left-right breast asymmetry also choose Mentor Boost.

This is because a firmly filled implant can add volume to small or sunken breasts. While implants with relatively loose internal gel can irregularly change shape along the texture of the breast tissue, Mentor Boost, with its dense gel structure, can maintain the implant's shape while creating a clear silhouette.

Breast surgery is a process that designs not only the breasts but also the body's balance and lines. For Mentor implants, it is important to choose not just based on brand recognition, but also by considering your body type.

Today, we looked at Mentor Boost from the Mentor brand. Choosing an implant for breast surgery is a stage that causes so much deliberation that it's often called ‘choice paralysis’, so don't worry alone; please talk to your doctor. Melon Plastic Surgery will accompany you on your breast journey, from consultation to surgery and aftercare, through more three-dimensional and delicate observation.

Thank you.