Breast Width

Measure the external base diamenter of the desired post-operative breast in centimeters and millimeters. If the breast borders need to be widened beyond the exisiting medial and lateral borders of the breast, this must be reflected in this measurement.

Medial Pinch

Measure the pinch thickness of the medial skin fold at the most medial extent of the inframammary fold. For the right breast, pinch the skin and fat along the transverse axis, with the index finger of the left hand at the 11 o’clock position and the thumb at the 5 o’clock position. Pull the skin fold away from the patient and measure in mm with the provided body fat calipers. For the left breast, perform the same measurement technique in mirror image (index finger at 1 o’clock position and thumb at 7 o’clock position).

Lateral Pinch

Perform the same measurement technique at the point where the lateral inframammary fold joins the chest wall. Again, pinch along the transverse axis. For the right breast, pinch the skin and fat with the index finger of the left hand at the 1 o’clock position and the thumb at 7 o’clock. Secure the two thicknesses of skin in your pinch and pull the skin fold away from the body. Measure the skin-fold thickness in mm using the provided body fat calipers. Perform the same mirror image measurement for the left breast.

Height

Measurement from the point of breast break to the desired inframammary fold location (either natural or adjusted).

N-IMF (stretch)

Grasp the breast just above the areola and pull firmly upwards. Once the skin of the lower pole of the breast is maximally stretched, measure in half centimeters from the inframammary fold to the nipple.

N-IMF (rest)

Without distorting the breast, use a flexible tape measure to determine the distance in half centimeters from the inframammary fold up to the nipple.

Projection

Measure the external base diamenter of the desired post-operative breast in centimeters and millimeters. If the breast borders need to be widened beyond the exisiting medial and lateral borders of the breast, this must be reflected in this measurement.

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  • Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices. The longer people have them, the greater the chances are that they will develop complications, some of which will require more surgery.

  • Breast implants have been associated with the development of a cancer of the immune system called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This cancer occurs more commonly in patients with textured breast implants than smooth Implants, although rates are not well defined. Some patients have died from BIA-ALCL.

  • Patients receiving breast implants have reported a variety of systematic symptoms such as joint pain, muscle aches, confusion chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases and others. Individual patient risk for developing these symptoms has not been well established. Some patients report complete resolution of symptoms when the implants are removed without replacement.

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MENTOR® MemoryGel® Breast Implants, MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants, and MENTOR® Saline-filled Breast Implants are indicated for breast augmentation in women (at least 22 years old for MemoryGel® Implants and MemoryShape® Implants, and 18 years old for Saline Implants) or for breast reconstruction. Breast implant surgery should not be performed in women with active infection anywhere in their body, with existing cancer or pre-cancer of their breast who have not received adequate treatment for those conditions, or who are currently pregnant or nursing.

Breast implants are not lifetime devices and breast implantation may not be a one-time surgery. The most common complications for breast augmentation and reconstruction with MemoryGel® Implants include any reoperation, capsular contracture, and implant removal with or without replacement. The most common complications with MemoryShape® Implants for breast augmentation include reoperation for any reason, implant removal with or without replacement, and ptosis. The most common complications with MemoryShape® Implants for breast reconstruction include reoperation for any reason, implant removal with or without replacement, and capsular contracture. A lower risk of complication is rupture. The health consequences of a ruptured silicone gel breast implant have not been fully established. MRI screenings are recommended three years after initial implant surgery and then every two years after to detect silent rupture. The most common complications with MENTOR® Saline-filled Implants include reoperation, implant removal, capsular contracture, breast pain, and implant deflation.

For MemoryGel® Implants, patients should receive a copy of Important Information for Augmentation Patients about MENTOR® MemoryGel® Breast Implants or Important Information for Reconstruction Patients about MENTOR® MemoryGel® Breast Implants. For MemoryShape® Implants, patients should receive a copy of Patient Educational Brochure – Breast Augmentation with MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants or Patient Educational Brochure – Breast Reconstruction with MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants, and a copy of Quick Facts about Breast Augmentation & Reconstruction with MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants. For MENTOR® Saline-filled Implants, patients should receive a copy of Saline-Filled Breast Implants: Making an Informed Decision. Your patient needs to read and understand the information regarding the risks and benefits of breast implants, with an opportunity to consult with you prior to deciding on surgery.

The ARTOURA™ Breast Tissue Expander or CONTOUR PROFILE® Breast Tissue Expander can be utilized for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, correction of an underdeveloped breast, scar revision, and tissue defect procedures. The expander is intended for temporary subcutaneous or submuscular implantation and is not intended for use beyond six months. Do not use the ARTOURA™ Tissue Expander nor CONTOUR PROFILE® Tissue Expander in patients where an MRI may be needed. The device could be moved by the MRI causing pain or displacement, potentially resulting in a revision surgery. The incidence of extrusion of the expander has been shown to increase when the expander has been placed in injured areas.

For detailed indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions associated with the use of all MENTOR® Implantable Devices, which include MENTOR® Saline-filled Implants, MemoryGel® Implants, MemoryShape® Implants, ARTOURA™ Expanders, and CONTOUR PROFILE® Expanders, please refer to the Product Insert Data Sheet provided with each product or visit www.mentorwwllc.com.