What Will Your Breasts be Like with Motiva Implants?
I have been performing breast augmentation for over thirty years and have used numerous different implants over that period of time. In my opinion, and I am certain that my patients will agree with me, Motiva implants produce the most natural feeling and looking breasts of any implant I have ever used. In many patients, it is very hard to even tell that there is an implant in the breast. And the best part is that the results are stable for several years.
What is the MOTIVA Implant?
Motiva is a round, smooth surface silicone gel implant developed by Establishment labs. It comes in two varieties: a Round shaped implant and an Ergonomix implant which is also round, but assumes a teardrop shape when implanted into the breast.
How Long have Motiva Breast Implants Been Available?
Motiva breast implants have been available since 2010 in other countries. They have only recently (September 26, 2024) been FDA approved for use in the United States. This approval comes after year six of a ten year long FDA clinical.
Dr. Epstein’s Experience with Motiva Breast Implants?
Dr. Epstein started using both Motiva Round and Ergonomix breast implants when he was selected by Establishment labs to be one of only twenty two U.S. surgeons to participate in the US FDA Motiva Clinical Trial. He has performed dozens of breast augmentations with this device, including primary (first time breast augmentation) and secondary (revision breast augmentation) surgeries, including those with and without a simultaneous breast lift. Dr. Epstein specifically chose Motiva implants when he performed a complex breast implant revision on his spouse, Amy. Amy is just one of dozens of patients who are extremely satisfied with the results of their breast augmentation surgery with Motiva implants.
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How Many Countries offer Motiva Breast Implants?
Motiva breast implants are currently available in over eighty countries worldwide.
How Many Patents Were Issued for Motiva Technology?
Establishment Labs holds over 200 patents for the technology used in Motiva breast implants.
Are Motiva Breast Implants Safe?
Yes, the safety profile of Motiva implants has been well established. The US Motiva FDA clinical trial is in its sixth year and the safety data is better than any other implant. Approval was given September 26. 2024. Several years ago, I removed saline implants and replaced them with Motiva breast implants into my spouse, and she absolutely loves them!
Do Motiva Breast Implants Require a Special Incision?
No, Motiva implants can be placed using the same incisions as other conventional breast implants.
Should Motiva Breast Implants be Placed Above or Below the Muscle?
Motiva breast implants can be placed above or below the muscle. My preference is to place the implants below the muscle in most cases, but occasionally above the muscle is acceptable as well. The video below gives more insight on this.
Are Motiva Implants More Costly than Conventional Breast Implants?
In most cases, probably so, as they are a premium device. However, the extra value and benefit of the Motiva implant more than justifies the additional cost. Breast augmented with Motiva implants are more natural in both feel and appearance, maintain their shape better and are least likely to require reoperation in the coming years.
Sections - Motiva Breast Implants
Chapters – Breast Augmentation Guide
- Motiva Breast Implants
- Intro to Breast Augmentation
- Five key decisions you need to make
- One-Day Recovery Breast Augmentation
- Anesthesia – General, Sedation or Local?
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy) with/without Implants or Fat
- What else should I know about breast augmentation?
- Important Things to Consider When You Decide to Move Forward With Breast Augmentation
- Revision of breast augmentation
- ALCL and Breast Implant Illness
