Frequently Asked Questions:
Breast Augmentation & Breast Implants

Advice and information you can trust from Mentor,
the breast enhancement experts.

Understanding Breast Implants

Health & Pregnancy

Considerations and Potential Complications

Understanding Breast Implants

What Gives the Breast Its Shape?

What Is a Breast Implant?

What is the silicone used in breast implants?

Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe?

Is there latex in breast implants?

Are Breast Implants Permanent?

Are There Different Styles of Breast Implants?

Who Is Eligible for Saline-Filled Breast Implants?

Who Is Eligible for Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants?

Who Is Not Eligible for Breast Implants?

What Are the Alternatives to Breast Augmentation?

What Are Other Sources of Additional Information?

Health & Pregnancy

Do Breast Implants Influence the Occurrence of Breast Cancer?

Can I Have a Mammogram if I Have a Breast Implant?

Do Breast Implants Interfere with Radiation Therapy?

Is it Possible to get a Silicone Allergy?

I'm Over 50 Years Old. Am I too Old to Get Breast Implants?

Should I Be at My Ideal Weight Before I Get Breast Implants?

Will the Feeling in My Breast or My Nipple Change?

Will My Breasts Still Move Like Normal Breasts?

Will Getting Breast Implants Cause Stretch Marks on My Breasts?

What Effect Does Smoking Have on the Healing Process After Surgery?

How Long Should I Wait to Resume Exercise After Breast Implant Surgery?

Can I Go to a Tanning Salon or Sunbathe if I Have Breast Implants?

When Can I Fly and/or SCUBA Dive?

When Can I Wear an Underwire Bra Again?

What Will Happen During Pregnancy?

Can I Breast-Feed with Breast Implants?

Do Silicone Implants Harm the Developing Fetus?

Considerations & Potential Complications

What is Capsular Contracture?

Why Does the Body Form a Capsule Around the Implant?

What Causes a Saline Breast Implant to Deflate or Rupture?

What Are the Major Problems and Safety Issues with Breast Implants?

What Are the Contraindications, Warnings, and Precautions I Should Consider for Saline Breast Implants?

Do Silicone Implants Cause Major Disease?

If I Experience a Problem, Should I Report It?