Mentor Implants: Memory Gel VS MemoryGel Xtra?
Mentor Implants are some of the most renowned and highest-quality implants available. Quality persistence is ensured amongst every product in the Mentor Implants catalogue. So, you wouldn’t be wrong to wonder why you should choose one type of implant over another.
Memory Gel Implants and MemoryGel Xtra Implants are very similar. They are both implants that look natural. But there are a few differences that may cause one type of implant to be more desirable to some.
Memory Gel Implants
Mentor Memory Gel Breast Implants were launched in 2006, along with many features that have been replicated in its successor, MemoryGel Xtra. Using Mentor’s proprietary formulation of cohesive silicone gel, Memory Gel Implants replicate the feel of natural breasts while providing a more augmented and pert appearance.
MemoryGel Xtra Implants
Mentor Memory Gel Xtra Implants have all the same features as their predecessors but are improved and expanded on. Launched in 2017, MemoryGel Xtra Implants have an enhanced shape and feel, as well as elasticity and integrity. All features can be attributed to their cohesive silicone gel composition and thinner cross-linked silicone elastomer shell.
Cohesive Silicone Gel
Mentor’s proprietary cohesive silicone gel is superior to saline, another popular substance used to manufacture breast implants, as it boasts a more natural consistency and is far less susceptible to rippling.
Shell Types
MemoryGel Xtra Implants are available with smooth or textured shells. Smooth shells move more freely during activity than textured shells. But the textured shells stimulate attachment between the natural breast tissue and the implant. So, rotation and displacement are discouraged.
Profiles
MemoryGel Xtra Implants focus on a fuller profile by offering moderate plus and high profiles that accentuate projection more than standard-moderate or high profiles. They can do this because they’re 98% full, as opposed to Memory Gel Implants, which are only 93% full. This higher capacity encourages upper-breast volume and will make your breasts look rounder and more pert.
The additional fullness of your MemoryGel Xtra Implants does not affect the “drop and fluff” process, but will develop into implants that look natural. Rather than “riding high” or flatter than you had anticipated.
The “drop and fluff” process is a natural sequence of events that occurs after you have your implants inserted and is simply your implants settling into your chest. There are several things that you should do once your surgery is over, including choosing the right compression bra for your newly-sized breasts.
Compare Memory Gel Implants and MemoryGel Xtra Implants
Generally, both Memory Gel Implants and MemoryGel Xtra Implants are implants that look natural and share many of the same characteristics. The main difference is that MemoryGel Xtra Implants are filled to a higher capacity that may enhance your cleavage more than if you chose its predecessor.
Speak With An Expert
Overall, which Mentor Implants are better than the other is a question that is purely subjective, as the MemoryGel Xtra Implants may work for somebody else, but not for you. The best thing to do is discuss your options with our surgeons to help you to decide which type of Mentor implants would be best for you. We understand that breast implants are not “one size fits all”. This is why we encourage you to book a consultation.