Mentor vs Motiva vs Silimed Breast Implants: Which Is Right for You?

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Choosing the right breast implant is one of the most important in any journey. The brand, surface technology, gel formulation, and shape all play a role in determining how your result looks, feels, and performs over time. At Centre for Surgery, we have worked with many of the leading implant brands over the years, and our has evolved as the and clinical evidence base has .

For many years, Mentor and Motiva were the two used at our clinic, and both remain excellent with strong safety records and . More recently, however, we have transitioned to using as our standard — a by the evidence behind Silimed’s technology, particularly their range, and the of their line offers.

In this guide, we provide an honest overview of all three brands — what each offers, where each excels, and why has become the of choice at Centre for Surgery for the majority of our patients.

Mentor Breast Implants: The Established Standard

Mentor has been manufacturing breast implants for over 40 years and is one of the most widely recognised names in the global implant market. Their products are FDA-approved and carry the CE Mark for use. Mentor implants have been used in of procedures worldwide, and their long record is one of their most significant strengths.

Mentor’s most widely used product in the UK is the MemoryGel Xtra — a round, highly cohesive silicone gel implant with a textured surface, available in moderate, moderate plus, high, and ultra-high profile . Their shaped implant range — the CPG ( Gel) — offers a firm anatomical option that is particularly well-suited to who want a defined, structured teardrop shape with strong upper pole support.

Mentor’s gel cohesivity comes in three levels, allowing surgeons to select the most appropriate for each patient’s tissue characteristics and result. The firmer gel more structural and pronounced projection, while a more natural feel and .

Mentor implants are a for patients seeking predictable, well-evidenced results with a of familiar profiles. with many years of with Mentor will have with how the across a of anatomies. Patients who want a firmer, more structured shaped result, or who want the of a very long-established product with safety data, are often by Mentor.

Motiva Breast Implants: Innovation and Natural Movement

Motiva is a more recently established brand but one that has built a for — particularly in surface technology and implant dynamics. Their sixth-generation technology, combined with the ergonomic gel used in their range, as a for the most and movement.

Motiva’s three lines address different patient goals. The Ergonomix is their signature offering — a round with an that differently depending on the patient’s position. upright, it assumes a teardrop-like shape. Lying down, it flattens naturally, mimicking the behaviour of tissue in a way no round can fully replicate. For patients who prioritise the most and movement above all else, the is one of the most compelling options available.

The Progressive Gel range offers a firmer gel with greater fullness — a good choice for patients who want a more prominent, . The Progressive Gel Plus pushes this further, delivering maximum upper pole projection for patients seeking the possible outcome.

Motiva also incorporates Q Inside Safety Technology — a microchip embedded within the implant that allows traceability and throughout the implant’s lifetime. This is a meaningful differentiator for patients who want the of electronic tracking and easy identification of their specific implant if needed.

Motiva is an excellent choice for patients who prioritise natural movement and feel, those who are particularly about the appearance of implants when lying down or moving, and those for whom . The Ergonomix range in particular tends to appeal to patients who are about the most realistic, possible.

Silimed Breast Implants: Our Standard Choice at Centre for Surgery

Silimed is a manufacturer with over 45 years of history, CE Mark approval for European use, and for both round and anatomical implants. Having transitioned to using as our at Centre for Surgery, we believe they represent the most and offering currently available in the .

The primary reason Silimed has become our implant of choice is their surface technology. Silimed is the only breast implant in the world to offer four distinct surface options — Pure Polyurethane, True Texture, Soft Plus, and Smooth — and it is the range in particular that sets them apart from every other brand on the market.

Silimed has been manufacturing polyurethane foam-coated for over 35 years — longer than any other . The polyurethane coating adheres to surrounding tissue through vulcanisation, avoiding the risk of double capsule while providing exceptional . Critically, it delivers a rate of just 1% over ten years — the lowest of any implant surface type currently available. A clinical study covering 342 reported zero cases of capsular contracture and zero over the .

For where capsular contracture risk is a primary concern — whether due to previous augmentation, revision surgery, or factors — polyurethane implants the most evidence-based choice available.

Silimed’s line takes a fundamentally different approach to implant selection. Rather than matching implants to a volume category, the implant’s dimensions to each patient’s — their chest width, height, and tissue characteristics. Five and up to four per across round, anatomical, and shapes allow for a degree of surgical tailoring that is simply not achievable with a . This closely with how the most experienced breast surgeons think about implant selection, and it is one of the our surgeons find Silimed’s range particularly useful across a wide variety of patient anatomies. You can read more about this in our .

Silimed implants are suitable for the vast majority of patients presenting for augmentation, and their range of surface options and biotype-matched sizing makes them particularly valuable in more complex cases. with a history of capsular contracture, those undergoing revision surgery, those with asymmetric or unusual chest dimensions, and those seeking the most evidence-backed minimisation of long-term are all especially by Silimed’s offering.

How Do the Three Brands Compare?

Each of these three brands is a premium, CE-marked, validated option — none of them is a poor choice. The differences lie in the characteristics each brand emphasises and the patient each is best suited to.

Where Mentor leads is in its longevity and . Four decades of widespread clinical use means an enormous body of published safety data and a large community of surgeons who know the . For who are particularly reassured by the longest possible clinical track record, Mentor’s position is unmatched.

Where Motiva leads is in movement and . The range’s position-dependent behaviour is genuinely distinctive, and the of microchip traceability through Q Inside technology sets Motiva apart on the front. For patients whose primary concern is the most natural and — and particularly those who worry about how implants look when lying down or exercising — Motiva remains an choice.

Where Silimed leads is in surface technology and the behind capsular . No other manufacturer offers four surface options, and no other type in the market has contracture rates as low as Silimed’s polyurethane range. The BioDesign sizing also offers a more anatomically approach to implant than the volume-based catalogues of competing brands. These are the reasons has become our choice at Centre for Surgery.

Why We Now Use Silimed as Our Standard Implant

The transition to as our implant at Centre for was not a commercial decision — it was a clinical one. Our reviewed the available on technology, capsular contracture rates, and implant sizing philosophy, and that Silimed’s offering gives the greatest of our patients the best combination of long-term safety and flexibility.

The polyurethane surface in particular has a base that no other can match for contracture prevention. Given that remains one of the most common and complications in breast augmentation, we believe using the implant with the lowest published contracture rate as is simply the right clinical for our patients.

The range’s biotype-matched also fits closely with how our surgeons approach breast augmentation — as a procedure that should be tailored to each patient’s individual anatomy, not one that fit from a standard .

Where patients have a specific preference or clinical indication for Mentor or Motiva, those remain available and will always be considered at consultation. Our commitment is to the right for each patient — and for the majority, that now means . Read our full for a of the product range, surface technology, safety data, and programme.

How the Right Implant Is Chosen for You

the differences between implant brands is a useful starting point, but the right for any individual patient is determined through a consultation — not a . At Centre for Surgery, your consultation with a will a thorough of your chest dimensions, tissue characteristics, skin quality, and goals.

Your will recommend the implant brand, surface, profile, and size that best your and what you are trying to achieve. You are always an active in this — the final choice is made collaboratively, with full explanation of the clinical reasoning behind every .

guides that are useful to read ahead of your consultation include our pages on , , , and .

Book a Breast Augmentation Consultation at Centre for Surgery

If you are considering and would like to discuss your implant in detail, we invite you to book a consultation at Centre for Surgery’s Baker Street clinic in London. Our GMC-registered will guide you through every aspect of the decision — from implant brand and surface to size, profile, and surgical — with honesty, expertise, and your long-term wellbeing at the centre of every recommendation.

We offer through Finance, including 0% APR, and operate a two-week period as . Full is available on our .

Frequently Asked Questions

Centre for Surgery now uses as standard, following a clinical review of the available on surface technology and capsular contracture rates. Silimed’s foam-coated range offers the lowest published rates of any implant surface available. Mentor and Motiva remain available for with a specific or clinical indication for either brand.

Mentor is a long-established brand known for its broad range, proven safety record, and firm structured gel . Motiva is a more recently brand that emphasises natural movement — particularly through the Ergonomix range — and traceability. Both are CE-marked with strong safety and .

The to was driven by evidence. Silimed’s polyurethane foam-coated implants offer a published capsular rate of just 1% over ten years — the lowest of any surface type available. Their BioDesign sizing philosophy, which matches dimensions to each patient’s rather than a standard volume catalogue, also aligns with how our approach personalised breast . Read more in our .

Yes. Both Mentor and Motiva remain available at Centre for . If you have a specific or a reason why either brand may be more appropriate for your case, this will always be discussed and considered at your consultation. Our commitment is to the right implant for each patient, not to any single brand.

occurs when the scar tissue that naturally forms around a breast implant tightens excessively, causing firmness, distortion, or discomfort. It is one of the most common of breast . Silimed’s foam-coated have a ten-year contracture rate of just 1% — significantly lower than other surface types — making them the most choice for patients about this complication.

BioDesign is Silimed’s flagship implant line, designed around female biotypes rather than volume categories. It offers five distinct and up to four per profile across round, anatomical, and conical implant shapes — surgeons to match the implant’s dimensions to each patient’s chest anatomy. This delivers a more proportionate and tailored result than volume-based selection.

Yes. implants carry the CE Mark for European use and are FDA-approved in the United States. They are manufactured to ISO management and backed by over 45 years of use . A study of 342 patients reported zero cases of capsular and zero with polyurethane over the period. No cases of BIA-ALCL were in the same cohort.

The right implant for any patient is determined through a face-to-face with your . Your chest dimensions, tissue characteristics, skin quality, and goals all inform the recommendation. Reading our guides on , , and is a useful point before your appointment.

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