Mentor Extra High Type? Comparing the Differences with Smooth and Boost, and How Much Does It Cost?

Mentor Extra High Type? Comparing the Differences with Smooth and Boost, and How Much Does It Cost?

One of the most commonly chosen options in breast augmentation surgery is the Mentor Extra implant, which is designed to consider both a natural feel and volume. When planning breast surgery, you may also come across implant names such as Mentor Smooth and Mentor Boost in addition to Mentor Extra. Since each implant is not simply a different option but a factor directly connected to the actual outcome, it is important to understand them structurally.

First, Mentor Extra is divided by profile into Moderate Plus, Moderate High, and High Profile. This profile determines how far the breast projects forward even with the same volume (cc). It is easy to understand Moderate Plus as the most natural and gentle line, Moderate High as a balance between naturalness and volume, and High Profile as the type that creates clear volume and dimension. In actual consultations, which profile is suitable is determined by factors such as chest width, available skin laxity, and tissue thickness.

The part that confuses many people here is the “Mentor Extra Smooth difference,” which often does not refer simply to smooth vs. textured, but rather the difference between Mentor Extra Smooth and the existing (older) Mentor Smooth implant. The existing Mentor Smooth implant was characterized by a basic cohesive gel structure that provided a natural feel, whereas the key difference in Mentor Extra is its improved gel fill rate and viscoelasticity, giving it a higher fill ratio and better shape retention. In fact, Mentor Extra has a higher fill volume than the existing Mentor MemoryGel (Mentor Classic), making it a structure that preserves upper volume and overall dimensionality more effectively.

Mentor Boost is a premium line developed one step beyond the existing Mentor Extra or Smooth implants, with its core feature being enhanced shape retention and upper breast volume expression. Inside, a high-viscoelastic crosslinker silicone gel in a 1:1 ratio is used, creating a denser and more robust structure while still delivering a soft feel. As a result, the shape is less likely to collapse over time and remains stable. In addition, the most prominent point of the implant (MPP) has been redesigned so that it is positioned more stably in the body, and because it tends to maintain upper volume well, it is considered a suitable option for body types with limited upper breast fullness or for those who want a more defined volume.

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In terms of cost, Mentor Extra is priced at around 8 million to 11 million KRW, Mentor Smooth at around 5 million to 7 million KRW, and Mentor Boost at around 12 million to 14 million KRW. These are average costs reflecting the actual supply price of basic Mentor implants, and there may be individual differences depending on details such as the surgical method and level of surgical difficulty.

Of course, what matters most in surgical results is not which implant is used, but how precisely and professionally it is handled. That is why the skill of the medical team and the hospital system are so important. Eight is the only medical institution certified by Mentor headquarters as an official breast training center, so you can receive more specialized care.

This sets it apart not merely as a hospital that uses Mentor implants, but as an officially designated training institution selected directly by Mentor. It means that, beyond being a hospital with extensive surgical experience, it has both the clinical and theoretical capabilities to train medical professionals from Korea and overseas in breast surgery techniques, implant selection criteria, and complication management. Eight was the first in the world to receive this certification, and it can also be viewed as the only certified hospital in Korea.

For that reason, this title itself serves as a standard showing that surgical data accumulation, stable outcomes, and a systematic surgical process have all been verified. Eight has a structure in which it researches the latest implant trends and surgical techniques, applies them in actual clinical practice, and also provides education to medical professionals, so it can be understood not simply as a procedure-focused hospital, but as a “hospital that teaches breast surgery.”

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It is also known for having built a highly specialized medical system and infrastructure. Using full HD endoscopy with skilled technique, the dissection range is precisely controlled to reduce tissue damage and improve stability. In addition, the air-touch system is applied so that the implant is not handled directly by hand and is placed into the body through a minimal incision within a short time, lowering the possibility of airborne contamination while also reducing concerns about pain and scarring.

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In addition, from building a basic aseptic operating room air-shower system to installing operating room CCTV and establishing various safety systems and safety linkage with university hospitals, you can receive care with greater peace of mind. You can also receive professional postoperative management such as Smartlux and Capsulitis, which are provided in the dermatology department.

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So today we talked about Mentor breast augmentation. In general, because breast augmentation is important to plan by fully considering your own physical characteristics, body type, the condition of the breast tissue, and your preferences, when making a plan, it is recommended that you visit a medical institution with a variety of implant lines, receive 3D analysis such as Vectra, and consult thoroughly with a board-certified plastic surgeon to make a choice that leads to a successful result.

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If you would like a quicker consultation, I recommend making a reservation through the website and visiting for a careful, personalized consultation with the director.

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