Cross-brand catalog reference · 6 manufacturers
Implant catalog decoder.
Each manufacturer names profiles differently, spaces volume increments differently, and offers different product families. This reference translates the differences — so you can compare like-for-like across brands and understand exactly what's being recommended.
The problem
Mentor calls it "High Profile". Motiva calls it "Full". Polytech calls it "H".
Across the major implant manufacturers — Mentor, Motiva, Polytech, Allergan, Sebbin, Nagor — there is no shared vocabulary. The same approximate projection category has six different names. Volumes are spaced differently between brands. Anatomical lines use entirely different coding systems. The result: patients comparing options across brands can quickly become confused, and even surgeons sometimes need to translate between systems.
This page provides the translation key. It explains why the differences exist, lays out each brand's actual product lines, and gives you the vocabulary to ask precise questions during consultation.
6
Major manufacturers serving international patients
15+
Distinct profile/projection terminology terms across brands
500+
Available implant configurations across all brands combined
4
Standardised projection categories used in this reference
Profile translation
The cross-brand terminology grid.
All six major brands cluster into approximately four projection categories — but each brand uses different terms within that category. This grid translates between systems. Read across each row to find equivalent profiles between brands.
Profile terminology decoder
The same projection, six different names.
Across major manufacturers, what's clinically equivalent goes by very different names. A "High Profile" Mentor and a "Full" Motiva and an "H" Polytech describe the same approximate projection category — but the exact dimensions still vary slightly between brands. Use this grid as your translation key.
| Projection level |
Mentor |
Motiva |
Polytech |
Allergan |
Sebbin |
Nagor |
|
Lowest projection
Widest base, flattest profile. Most natural appearance, minimal upper-pole fullness.
|
Moderate Classic |
Mini |
Low (L) |
Low (L) |
Low / Light |
Low |
|
Low-moderate projection
Slightly more projection than lowest. Common in patients prioritising natural slope.
|
Moderate Plus |
Demi |
Moderate (M) |
Low Plus (LP) / Moderate (M) |
Moderate |
Moderate |
|
Moderate-high projection
Visible cleavage and forward projection. The most commonly placed profile globally.
|
High Profile |
Full |
High (H) |
Full (F) |
High |
High |
|
Highest projection
Narrowest base, most projection. For dramatic appearance or narrow chest anatomy.
|
Ultra High Profile |
Corsé |
Extra High (X) |
Extra Full (X) |
Extra High |
Extra High |
⚠ Important: These are approximate equivalents in profile category — not in exact dimensions. A Mentor High Profile 300cc is not identical to a Motiva Full 300cc; base width and projection in centimeters differ slightly. Surgeon evaluation of your specific anatomy determines the right choice within these equivalent categories.
Brand-by-brand catalog
Each manufacturer's product lines.
Tap any brand below to expand its full product line breakdown — including profile names, surface options, volume ranges, catalog format, and patient considerations. Data sourced from manufacturer catalogs (Mentor MemoryGel® / J&J MedTech 2024; Motiva Implant Matrix® / Establishment Labs 2024; Polytech Product Catalogue Nº 28 / 2024; Allergan Natrelle® INSPIRA® System Guide / 2024).
Product lines
MemoryGel®
Standard cohesive silicone gel — round, both surfaces.
ProfilesModerate Classic · Moderate Plus · High Profile · Ultra High Profile
SurfacesSmooth, Siltex (microtextured)
Volume range~100-800cc
MemoryGel® Xtra
Higher cohesion variant — more upper-pole fullness, "precision-filled."
ProfilesModerate Plus · Moderate High · High Profile
SurfacesSmooth, Siltex (microtextured)
Volume range~115-800cc
MemoryGel BOOST™
Form-stable variant designed to reduce wrinkling/rippling.
ProfilesModerate Plus · High Profile
SurfacesSmooth
Volume range~155-800cc
MemoryShape®/CPG™
Anatomical (teardrop). Coded by height × projection (CPG 311, 312, 321, 322, 331, 332).
ProfilesLow/Medium/Tall height × Moderate/Moderate Plus/Full projection
SurfacesSiltex (microtextured)
Volume range~155-595cc
Volume increments
Approximately 25cc spacing for round implants in most ranges. Each profile has a fixed list of available volumes — not every cc is available.
Catalog number format
Letter-coded: SHX-355 = Smooth High Xtra 355cc. Round series uses 350-XXX1/4/5 numerical codes.
What's notable
Made in USA. Lowest reported capsular contracture rates in 10-year studies. Lifetime rupture replacement warranty. The most commonly used brand in US private plastic surgery.
Patient consideration: Volume options skip — patients seeking 290cc may find 285cc and 310cc but no exact 290cc.
CE-marked. FDA approval pending — clinical trial in progress.
Product lines
Round (Round Plus)
Standard round shape, fuller upper pole.
ProfilesMini · Demi · Full · Corsé
SurfacesSmoothSilk/SilkSurface, VelvetSurface
Volume range~80-705cc
Ergonomix™
Round when lying, teardrop when standing — ProgressiveGel Ultima.
ProfilesMini · Demi · Full · Corsé
SurfacesSmoothSilk/SilkSurface, VelvetSurface
Volume range~85-705cc
Ergonomix™ Oval
Oval base for longer/wider chest profiles. Radiopaque orientation lines.
ProfilesMini · Demi · Full · Corsé
SurfacesSmoothSilk/SilkSurface
Volume range~150-650cc
Anatomical TrueFixation®
Smooth anatomical with fixation tabs — only smooth anatomical on market.
ProfilesMultiple height × projection combinations
SurfacesSmoothSilk
Volume range~150-600cc
Volume increments
500+ choices in matrix. Highly granular — often 5-15cc spacing. Patients can find very specific volumes.
Catalog number format
3-4 letter code + volume: ERSF-275 = Ergonomix SmoothSilk Full 275cc. Letters: 1st=family (E=Ergonomix, blank=Round), 2nd=surface (S/V), 3rd=projection (M/D/F/C).
What's notable
Optional Q Inside® microchip for implant identification. 5-year extended warranty. BluSeal® barrier indicator. Among the broadest matrix of choices.
Patient consideration: Not yet FDA-approved in USA — patients in USA must travel internationally. Newer brand: shorter long-term track record than Mentor or Allergan.
CE-marked. Not FDA-approved in USA. Polyurethane-coated implants restricted to European/some Asian markets.
Product lines
Même® (round)
Round base, central projection — round implant family.
ProfilesLow (L) · Moderate (M) · High (H) · Extra High (X)
SurfacesPOLYsmoooth™, MESMO®, POLYtxt®, Microthane®
Volume range~95-815cc
Replicon® (anatomical)
Round base + anatomical/teardrop projection — most-volume-in-lower-pole.
ProfilesLow · Moderate · High · Extra High
SurfacesMESMO®, POLYtxt®, Microthane®
Volume range~95-695cc
Opticon® / Opticon® Plus
Short base anatomical — for women with subcutaneous fat in upper chest.
ProfilesLow · Moderate · High · Extra High
SurfacesMESMO®, POLYtxt®, Microthane®
Volume range~80-600cc
Optimam® (anatomical)
Oblong base, anatomical projection — for narrower chests.
ProfilesModerate · High · Extra High
SurfacesMESMO®, POLYtxt®, Microthane®
Volume range~95-605cc
Diagon\Gel® 4Two
Dual-gel (EasyFit + Shapar). Only available with Microthane (polyurethane) surface.
ProfilesHigh · Extra High only
SurfacesMicrothane® only
Volume range~155-555cc
B-Lite®
Lightweight (microsphere-filled) — ~30% lighter than standard. Reduces tissue stress.
ProfilesLow · Moderate · High
SurfacesMESMO®, Microthane®
Volume range~245-635cc
Volume increments
Volume increments vary by product family. Round Même: ~25-30cc spacing. Anatomical lines: more granular and irregular based on height/projection combinations.
Catalog number format
5-digit base code + volume + projection letter: 20725-220H = Même MESMO 220cc High Projection. Bases: 2072X (Même), 2073X (Replicon), 2074X (Opticon), 2077X (Optimam).
What's notable
Polytech is the dominant manufacturer of polyurethane-coated implants (Microthane®). Particularly strong for revision surgery, capsular contracture management, and tuberous breast correction. German engineering precision.
Patient consideration: Not FDA-approved in USA. Polyurethane (Microthane) restricted to European and select international markets only.
Product lines
Natrelle Inspira® (Round)
Round smooth implants in three gel cohesivity levels and five profiles. The current Allergan flagship line.
ProfilesLow (L) · Low Plus (LP) · Moderate (M) · Full (F) · Extra Full (X)
SurfacesSmooth only
Volume range~110-800cc
Natrelle® Silicone-Filled (Style 10/15/20/40/45)
Older round silicone gel line with Responsive gel only. Some countries.
ProfilesStyle 10 (moderate) · 15 (moderate plus) · 20 (high) · 40 (full) · 45 (mid-range)
SurfacesSmooth, Siltex-equivalent textured (some markets)
Volume range~120-800cc
Natrelle 410® (anatomical) — DISCONTINUED
BIOCELL macrotextured anatomical — voluntarily recalled worldwide in July 2019 following BIA-ALCL incidence data. Not available.
ProfilesN/A
SurfacesBIOCELL macrotextured
Volume rangeN/A
Volume increments
Inspira series: irregular increments matched to base width × projection — typically 15-30cc spacing depending on profile. Each profile has its own range and increment pattern.
Catalog number format
3-letter code + volume: SCM-275 = Smooth Cohesive Moderate 275cc. Letters: 1st=Smooth (always S since BIOCELL recall), 2nd=gel (R/S/C for Responsive/SoftTouch/Cohesive), 3rd=profile (L/LP/M/F/X).
What's notable
15 Inspira combinations (3 gels × 5 profiles). Three gel cohesivity options unique to Allergan: Responsive (softest), SoftTouch (mid), Cohesive/TruForm 3 (firmest). FDA-approved. ConfidencePlus warranty.
Patient consideration: No anatomical option since 2019 BIOCELL recall. No textured option in current Inspira line. Patients wanting anatomical shapes from FDA-approved manufacturers must choose Mentor MemoryShape or Sientra.
CE-marked. Not FDA-approved in USA.
Product lines
Round (Sublimity, Naturgel)
Round implants in multiple gel formulations.
ProfilesLow · Moderate · High · Extra High
SurfacesSmooth, microtextured
Volume range~120-700cc
Anatomical (Naturgel)
Anatomical/teardrop implants.
ProfilesMultiple height × projection combinations
SurfacesMicrotextured
Volume range~150-600cc
Volume increments
Volume options align with industry standards — typically 25-50cc spacing depending on profile.
Catalog number format
Product line + profile + volume code.
What's notable
Strong reputation in France and Francophone European markets. CE-marked, used widely in European reconstructive practice.
Patient consideration: Not FDA-approved in USA. Less detailed online catalog than Mentor/Motiva/Polytech — specific availability often confirmed via direct surgeon-distributor channels.
UK MHRA approved. CE-marked. Not FDA-approved in USA.
Product lines
NagorGel®
Silicone gel implants in multiple cohesion variants.
ProfilesStandard plus high-cohesion form-stable variants
SurfacesSmooth, NagorTex (microtextured)
Volume range~125-700cc
Eurosilicone (sister brand)
European-market line via parent GC Aesthetics.
ProfilesMultiple round and anatomical configurations
SurfacesSmooth, Cristalline (microtextured)
Volume range~120-700cc
Volume increments
Standard industry spacing — typically 25-50cc per increment.
Catalog number format
Product line code + profile + volume.
What's notable
Established UK-headquartered manufacturer. Most commonly used in UK private plastic surgery alongside Mentor and Motiva. Lifetime warranty programs available.
Patient consideration: Not FDA-approved in USA. Less granular detailed online catalog compared to Mentor/Motiva.
Why don't all brands offer every volume?
Each implant has a specific base width (diameter) and projection (height) determined by physical mold dimensions. Manufacturers design discrete molds at specific dimension combinations — not infinite continuous variations. The volume of each implant is determined by its mold, not chosen independently. Mentor designs molds at ~25cc spacing; Motiva designs many more molds at finer spacing; Polytech designs molds primarily for clinical-need points. The lack of an "exact 290cc" option in some brands isn't arbitrary — it reflects the fundamental mold-based manufacturing process.
Why do brands use different names for the same projection?
Each manufacturer developed its naming conventions independently over decades — there is no industry-wide standard. Mentor uses anatomical descriptors (Moderate, High, Ultra High). Motiva uses lifestyle-aligned terms (Mini, Demi, Full, Corsé). Polytech uses simple geometry (Low, Moderate, High, Extra High). Allergan uses fullness terms (Low, Low Plus, Moderate, Full, Extra Full). The translation grid above maps approximate equivalents, but each brand's "High" or equivalent is slightly different in actual dimensions — typically within 3-5mm in projection.
Are profiles with the same name across brands actually identical?
No — they are approximate equivalents, not identical. For example, Mentor "Moderate Plus" projection at 300cc is slightly different from Polytech "Moderate" at 300cc by a few millimeters. The projection difference at the same volume can vary by 2-6mm between brands. This usually doesn't matter clinically (the visual difference is barely perceptible), but it explains why a surgeon experienced with one brand may select slightly different volumes when switching to another to achieve identical aesthetic outcomes.
Which brand offers the most volume options?
Motiva has the highest granularity with 500+ choices in the Implant Matrix, often offering volumes 5-15cc apart. Mentor offers a comprehensive but more spaced-out range (~25cc apart). Polytech offers strong selection across multiple body shapes (Même round, Replicon teardrop, Optimam oblong, etc.). Allergan Inspira offers 15 distinct combinations (3 gels × 5 profiles) per volume tier. The "best" depends on what you need — Motiva for finest tuning of volume, Polytech for diverse anatomical shapes, Mentor for breadth of profile options.
Why are anatomical implant catalogs more complex than round?
Anatomical (teardrop) implants need three independent dimensions: height, width, and projection. Round implants need only two (diameter and projection — the height equals the diameter). This means anatomical catalogs have 3D matrices: e.g., Mentor CPG 311/312/321/322/331/332 codes represent height (1=low, 2=medium, 3=tall) × projection (1=moderate, 2=full). Polytech offers anatomical in 4 base shapes × 4 projections × 4 surfaces = 64+ combinations per family. The complexity reflects real anatomical variation — not every patient's breast footprint matches every implant footprint.
Can I request a specific volume that the brand doesn't list?
Most manufacturers offer custom-made implants by special order with 8-10 week lead times — including Polytech, Sebbin, and others. However, custom implants are rarely justified for routine augmentation. The standard catalog ranges cover essentially all clinical needs; the apparent "missing" 290cc between 280cc and 310cc options will not produce a visibly different result. Custom ordering is more commonly used for revision surgery with unusual requirements (asymmetry correction, reconstruction with specific contour needs).
Should I choose a brand based on volume granularity?
No — volume granularity rarely matters clinically. The aesthetic difference between 285cc and 295cc is essentially imperceptible. Brand selection should prioritise: (1) FDA approval if you're in the USA, (2) surgeon experience with that brand (more important than the brand itself), (3) specific technology features you value (warranty, tracking microchip, lightweight, polyurethane), and (4) cost. Volume granularity is a "nice to have" — not a deciding factor.
How do I read the catalog numbers?
Each brand uses different formats: Mentor uses descriptive letters (SHX-355 = Smooth High Xtra 355cc) or numeric codes for round (350-XXXX). Motiva uses 3-4 letter codes (ERSF-275 = Ergonomix SmoothSilk Full 275cc) where each letter encodes a feature. Polytech uses 5-digit base codes + volume + projection letter (20725-220H = Même MESMO 220cc High projection). Allergan Inspira uses 3 letters + volume (SCM-275 = Smooth Cohesive Moderate 275cc). Your surgical record will list the specific catalog number — useful for warranty registration and any future reference.
Why does Allergan offer three gel cohesivity levels but other brands don't?
Allergan Inspira is unique in offering three distinct gel firmness levels — Responsive (softest, R), SoftTouch (mid, S), and Cohesive/TruForm 3 (firmest, C) — within the same profile category. Other brands offer one or two cohesivity options. This means an Allergan SCM-300 (Cohesive Moderate 300cc) is firmer than a SSM-300 (SoftTouch) which is firmer than a SRM-300 (Responsive) — all the same volume and profile, just different gel firmness. Mentor offers MemoryGel + MemoryGel Xtra + MemoryGel BOOST as three cohesivity tiers but with separate product names rather than letter coding within one line.
Are catalog numbers important for me as a patient?
Yes — for two reasons. (1) **Implant registration and warranty:** record the specific catalog number(s) of your implants — typically printed on the implant packaging label your surgeon provides. This is needed for manufacturer warranty registration (rupture replacement, etc.) and for any future revision surgery. (2) **Medical records:** any future surgeon — especially in a different country — will use the catalog number to identify exactly what was placed, which determines compatible expanders, sizers, and replacement options. Keep your implant card in a safe place along with the surgical operative note.