Who is Eligible for Saline-Filled Breast Implants?

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Implants are to be used for females for the following indications:

Breast Augmentation — This procedure is done to increase the size and proportion of a woman's breasts. A woman must be at least 18 years old for breast augmentation.

Breast Reconstruction — This procedure is done to restore a woman's breast shape after a mastectomy or injury that resulted in either partial or total loss of the breast(s), or to correct a birth defect.

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For important information on the benefits and risks associated with breast augmentation surgery, read our document called "Important Information for Reconstruction Patients about Mentor MemoryGel™ Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants."

You may download a copy of the product package insert "Mentor MemoryGel™ Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants", or for saline-filled breast implants "Mentor Saline Filled and Spectrum^® Mammary Prostheses."