Johnson & Johnson Launches Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor in the U.S.
Johnson & Johnson has announced the U.S. launch of the Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor, a digital consultation tool designed to support plastic surgeons and patients during breast augmentation planning. Available on tablets and smartphones, the app allows surgeons to create personalized, three-dimensional visualizations of potential surgical outcomes in real time, helping patients better understand their options during consultations.
The introduction of this mobile simulator marks a significant step forward in modernizing breast augmentation consultations, shifting them from largely analog methods to an interactive, digital-first experience that prioritizes patient understanding and confidence.
Enhancing Patient-Centered Consultations Through Digital Innovation
The Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor is designed to transform how surgeons and patients communicate during breast augmentation consultations. By enabling rapid visualization of different implant options on a patient’s own body, the app supports clearer, more informed discussions about size, shape, and expected outcomes.
“The Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor gives surgeons an easy-to-use digital tool that helps transform their augmentation consultations into clear, patient-centered conversations,” said Alenka Brzulja, Worldwide President, Aesthetics & Reconstruction, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson. “Many women spend months or even years considering breast augmentation. By allowing them to visualize potential outcomes in seconds, this app brings clarity to the decision-making process, supports a more confident, personal choice, and has been shown to help patients feel ready to make decisions more quickly.”
With simulations generated in approximately 60 seconds, surgeons can explore multiple scenarios during a single consultation, tailoring discussions to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Addressing the Gap Between Online Research and In-Office Consultations
Today’s patients increasingly rely on online research, social media, and digital content when considering cosmetic procedures. However, despite this digital shift, many in-office breast augmentation consultations continue to rely on traditional tools such as physical implant sizers and static before-and-after photo galleries.
While these methods have long been standard practice, they often fall short in helping patients visualize how results may look on their own bodies. The Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor bridges this gap by delivering personalized, 3D simulations that enhance real-time clinical conversations and align more closely with patients’ expectations shaped by digital experiences.
By integrating seamlessly into consultations, the app allows surgeons to replace guesswork with visual clarity, supporting more productive discussions and reducing patient uncertainty.
Supporting Confidence and Reducing Patient Anxiety
For many patients, the inability to clearly visualize surgical outcomes can lead to hesitation, anxiety, and delayed decision-making. Plastic surgeons frequently encounter patients who are enthusiastic at the start of a consultation but become uncertain when trying to imagine results.
“I’ve seen it many times in my practice,” said Kriti Mohan, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Houston, Texas. “A patient comes in feeling excited and eager to explore their options, but when they’re unable to visualize the results on their own body, anxiety and uncertainty sets in and their enthusiasm can fade.”
Dr. Mohan explained that patients want confidence not only in their decision to proceed with surgery, but also in how their results will look. “The Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor has given me a way to provide clear, personalized visualizations that help my patients better understand their anatomy and options so that they are able to move forward with their breast augmentation procedure with greater confidence.”
Research Highlights the Need for Better Visualization Tools
The importance of improved visualization during breast augmentation consultations is supported by recently published research in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. The study revealed that while 68.4% of women surveyed had considered breast augmentation, only 17.5% had undergone the procedure, and just 7.2% of those who consulted with a surgeon ultimately proceeded to surgery.
One of the key factors influencing decision-making was concern about whether results would look natural. These findings highlight how uncertainty around aesthetic outcomes remains a significant barrier, even among patients who express strong initial interest in the procedure.
Digital tools like the Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor are designed to directly address these concerns by providing realistic, patient-specific visualizations that help set expectations and build trust.
Demonstrated Impact on Consultation Outcomes
Multiple studies have shown the positive impact of the Arbrea Breast Simulator App on both patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. In one study, patients rated the app 3.4 out of 4 for how closely the simulation matched their final surgical result. This high level of accuracy reinforces the app’s value as a reliable planning and communication tool.
In another study, clinics reported conversion rates as high as 87% for consultations that incorporated the app. These results suggest that enhanced visualization not only improves patient confidence but also helps patients feel more comfortable moving forward with surgery.
Availability and Industry Presence
The Arbrea Breast Simulator Surgeon App for Mentor is now available to plastic surgeons across the United States. Johnson & Johnson also plans to showcase the app at major aesthetic surgery meetings throughout 2026, providing surgeons with hands-on opportunities to explore its capabilities and integration into clinical practice.
About Aesthetics & Reconstruction at Johnson & Johnson MedTech
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Aesthetics & Reconstruction is redefining what is possible in breast aesthetics through a comprehensive portfolio of science-based, evidence-backed solutions. With a patient-first approach, the company supports personal choice and empowerment while helping women enhance and restore confidence and quality of life.
MENTOR™ products have been developed for more than 40 years with this mission in mind. Available in 118 countries, MENTOR™ Breast Implants have been chosen by more than 9 million women worldwide, making Johnson & Johnson the #1 global brand in breast augmentation and reconstruction.
About Surgical Solutions from Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Across Johnson & Johnson, the company is committed to addressing the world’s most complex health challenges. For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson MedTech has advanced surgical care through innovations spanning wound closure, hemostats, surgical stapling, robotics, instruments, and digital solutions.
By working in close collaboration with clinicians and healthcare experts worldwide, Johnson & Johnson continues to progress what’s next in surgery—helping to better address patient needs across metabolic and cardiovascular disease, cancer, and aesthetics and reconstruction.
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