Breast Implant Brands in Australia: Mentor, Motiva & Polytech Compared | MINKST
Medically reviewed and updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Dr Daniel Fleming, Medical Director at MINKST – 25+ years of cosmetic surgery experience, internationally recognised breast implant researcher
Breast Implant Brands
Mentor, Motiva & Polytech Compared
Wondered about the differences between breast implant brands and why some are so heavily talked about or marketed over others?
At MINKST we understand it can be confusing to find the best breast implant for you and we are here to help you make an informed decision based on facts so you can cut through all the advertising hype.
Breast implants are classified as class III medical devices, and are therefore among the most strictly controlled products on the market. All the implant brands we offer at MINKST are TGA certified – which means they are safe to use in Australia and tested by strict Australian standards.
What to watch out for when evaluating breast implant brands
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- Surgeons and companies may get a “kick back” (incentive) from certain brands.
This can take the form of discounted prices, bonus implants, sponsorship, travel subsidies and other benefits. MINKST offers a range of different brands because there is not a one size fits all approach and not all brands will suit everyone. Your surgeon will advise and guide you but the final choice is totally up to you.
- Surgeons and companies may get a “kick back” (incentive) from certain brands.
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- The more expensive the product is, does not mean it is a more quality implant.
The amount spent on advertising and promoting and incentivising surgeons may push the price of the implant up, so the correlation to cost does not mean higher quality – all of the implants approved in Australia are high quality.
- The more expensive the product is, does not mean it is a more quality implant.
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- Buzz words VS research findings.
Words like: ‘premium’, ‘first’, ‘modern technology’ more often than not are just advertising spin with research findings questionable and taken out of context.
- Buzz words VS research findings.
According to Dr Daniel Fleming, medical director of MINKST, who is one of Australia’s most experienced breast implant surgeons with more than 25 years experience and also an internationally recognised breast implant researcher, the reality is there is little to choose between the performance and safety of all of the implants currently approved by the TGA and therefore available in Australia. Claims to the contrary, for example one implant brand or surface is clearly superior to another, are not supported by the long term evidence. Therefore your surgeon’s recommendation (perhaps because of the specific size and shape of a particular implant), the warranty offered and the reputation of the manufacturer are factors you should consider.
The breast implant brands available at MINKST
MENTOR
- Country of manufacturer – USA
- Time in industry – 30+ years
- Warranty to cover Life time rupture replacement?* – Yes
Mentor is one of the most widely studied implant brands in the world, with an extensive range covering a variety of shapes, profiles and surface options. Their MemoryGel silicone implants are among the most clinically documented breast implants available.
MOTIVA
- Country of manufacturer – Costa Rica
- Time in industry – 15+ years
- Warranty to cover Life time rupture replacement?* – Yes
Motiva implants are known for their progressive gel technology and range of surface options. Their Ergonomix range is designed to move and adapt more naturally with the body’s movement and position.
POLYTECH
- Country of manufacturer – Germany
- Time in industry – 30+ years
- Warranty to cover Life time rupture replacement?* – Yes
Polytech is a German-manufactured implant brand known for precise engineering and a wide range of shapes and profiles, including the DIAGON anatomical range. Manufactured to German medical device standards and TGA-approved for use in Australia.
*Warranty note: this is for the cost of the implant only and does not include the other costs associated with replacement surgery.
Quick Comparison: Mentor vs Motiva vs Polytech
| MENTOR | MOTIVA | POLYTECH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of manufacture | USA | Costa Rica | Germany |
| Years in industry | 30+ | 15+ | 30+ |
| Lifetime warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TGA approved | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Available at MINKST | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
* Warranty covers the cost of the implant only and does not include other costs associated with replacement surgery.
Remember – don’t believe everything you read (including forums) based on an opinion or from a surgeon who may only promote one type of implant.
Contact MINKST today to help you make an informed decision and decide which implant brand is right for you.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions: Breast Implant Brands
According to MINKST’s Medical Director Dr Daniel Fleming — one of Australia’s most experienced breast implant surgeons and an internationally recognised researcher in this field — there is little to choose between the performance and safety of all TGA-approved implant brands currently available in Australia. Claims that one brand is clearly superior to another are not supported by long-term evidence. The right brand for you is more likely to be determined by the specific size, shape and profile available within each manufacturer’s range, and your surgeon’s recommendation based on your anatomy.
All breast implants that are legally sold and used in Australia must be approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which subjects them to strict safety and quality standards. MINKST only offers TGA-certified implant brands: Mentor, Motiva and Polytech.
All three are TGA-approved, high-quality brands with long track records. Mentor (USA) and Polytech (Germany) have each been in the industry for over 30 years; Motiva (Costa Rica) is a newer brand with a growing clinical record. Each brand offers different ranges of shapes, profiles and surface types, and your surgeon will recommend the option most suited to your anatomy and goals. Price differences between brands often reflect marketing spend rather than quality differences.
Not necessarily. All breast implants approved for use in Australia must meet the same TGA safety standards regardless of price. A higher price can reflect marketing investment, surgeon incentives or distribution costs rather than superior performance or safety. Your surgeon’s recommendation should be based on what suits your anatomy and goals, not on which brand offers the highest margin.
Yes — all three brands offered at MINKST (Mentor, Motiva and Polytech) include a lifetime warranty covering the cost of implant replacement in the event of a rupture. It’s important to note that this warranty covers the implant itself, not the full cost of revision surgery (including surgeon fees, anaesthesia and facility costs).