In 2023, over 300,000 patients underwent breast augmentation in the United States, up from just under 300,000 in 2022. Breast augmentation is one of the most requested plastic surgeries each year and has remained in the top five most popular cosmetic surgeries for nearly 20 years. Because it is such an in-demand procedure, innovations and improvements continue to be made, which is where Motiva® breast implants come in.
Motiva® breast implants are the newest implants to be FDA approved in the United States, offering several advantages and technological advancements over existing breast implants. Dr. Frank Agullo is proud to add Motiva® breast implants to his practice, ensuring that his patients always receive the safest implants and the most gorgeous results.
A Brief History of Breast Implants and Their Popularity
Breast augmentation has an extremely long history, with women seeking to enhance their breasts throughout time using paraffin wax, glycerine, and even glass balls. However, the first moderately successful attempt at breast enhancement came in 1962, when silicone implants were introduced. Saline implants soon followed in 1964. Due to a variety of problems with leaks and other complications, silicone implants were taken off the market in the 1990s and were not FDA approved for use in the U.S. again until 2006.
Development and innovation continue as the demand for breast implants stays constant. Changes are made to improve stability, longevity, comfort, and appearance, as well as to continue ensuring that breast augmentation is a safe procedure. The newest innovations in breast implants come from Motiva®, a brand quickly becoming known for its high-end breast implants. Developed using research-based knowledge and with an eye toward improving aesthetics and safety for breast implant patients, Motiva® offers a selection of high-quality implant types.
Benefits of Motiva® Breast Implants
Motiva® breast implants offer numerous advantages for women seeking breast augmentation, including:
- Exceptional fluidity and movement, responding to gravity as natural breasts would
- Retains firmness and shape in any position
- Reduced risk of capsular contracture
- Little to no risk of allergic reaction
- Ultra-smooth surface that reduces the risk of an inflammatory response
- Zero risk of leaking if ruptured
Motiva® implants are also slightly more malleable than other silicone implants, meaning they can be squeezed into a smaller incision, thereby minimizing the size of your breast augmentation incision.
Motiva® implants are the most technologically advanced implants available in the United States, with over two million implants used worldwide so far.
Understanding Motiva® Implants
Development of Motiva® implants began around 2004, with the Motiva® Round Plus implants released in 2010. The Motiva Ergonomix® anatomical implants were released in 2014. Over 80 countries have used Motiva® implants over the past 14 years, and they have recently been FDA approved for use in the United States after several years of clinical studies.
Unique Features of Motiva® Implants
TrueMonobloc®
Motiva® implants boast a feature unique to them: the TrueMonobloc® high-performance implant shell. In most breast implants, there is a spot on the implant where the gel is inserted into the shell, which is then closed up and “patched.” Motiva® implants act as one unit, meaning that the shell, gel interior, and patch are all created with one injection. This minimizes the risk of any leakage or potential weakness around the patch.
SmoothSilk®/SilkSurface®
Motiva® breast implants utilize SmoothSilk®/SilkSurface® technology, which means that while they are technically considered smooth, they actually have a few nanometers of texture. Why does this matter? Studies have shown that smooth implants cause your body to create less scar tissue than textured implants. This is important because the more scar tissue created to encapsulate the implant in your body, the higher the likelihood of developing complications like capsular contracture and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
BluSeal+®
Every Motiva® implant comes with their patented BluSeal+® technology. The BluSeal+® is a visible barrier layer designed to minimize the escape of silicone into your body in the event of a leak or rupture. The BluSeal+® barrier is lightly tinted so your surgeon can judge the integrity of the implant at a glance before placing it.
Different Types of Motiva® Implants
Motiva® implants are available in round (Motiva® Round Plus) or anatomical (Motiva Ergonomix®) shapes and come in a wide range of sizes and projections. Sizes range from 150cc to 625cc, and there are four different levels of projection: mini (low), demi (medium-low), and full (medium-high).
Motiva® Round Plus implants are filled with high cohesivity and high viscosity silicone, giving you a uniformly round-shaped implant that provides constant upper pole firmness for more defined cleavage.
Motiva Ergonomix® offers the natural look of anatomical or teardrop-shaped implants without the complications inherent in traditional anatomical implants. Traditional anatomical implants can shift or even turn upside down, requiring revision surgery. Motiva Ergonomix® uses ProgressiveGel Ultima®, a silicone gel with high cohesivity and low viscosity, allowing it to move fluidly like a natural breast would. ProgressiveGel Ultima® provides lower pole fullness when standing and changes as you lay prone, which is something traditional implants don’t do.
Addressing Common Concerns and Myths About Motiva® Breast Implants
Safety and Regulation of Motiva® Implants
Motiva® implants are considered safe when placed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced and skilled in breast augmentation procedures. They are FDA approved in the United States and are used by breast surgeons in 80 countries around the world.
Durability and Longevity of Motiva® Implants
Because of Motiva® implants’ TrueMonobloc® technology, they are exceptionally durable, with an extremely low potential for leaks or ruptures. They are made to last a minimum of ten years, likely longer.
Potential Risks and Complications of Motiva® Implants
Motiva® implants offer a much lower instance of risks or complications than other breast implants. While complications can occur, the technology used in Motiva® implants reduces common risks like capsular contracture, leakage, ruptures, and implant rippling to nearly zero. However, ensuring that you only undergo breast implant surgery performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon will also reduce surgical side effects like infection, poor wound healing, scarring, and seroma.
Motiva® Breast Implant Warranties
Motiva® offers a standard warranty included with every implant, as well as an upgraded warranty at an additional cost. They also have a capsular contracture warranty that some surgeons believe is better than usual simply because the instances of capsular contracture with Motiva® implants are so low. Additionally, if within the first two years you decide for any reason you want your implants removed, Motiva® offers some financial assistance for that procedure.
Learn More About Motiva® Breast Implants in El Paso
If you’re considering breast augmentation, why not ensure gorgeous results by choosing the revolutionary Motiva® implants? For safe, stunning, natural-looking results, Motiva® breast implants are second to none. To schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Agullo and discover if Motiva® implants are right for you, call today at (915) 590-7900 or complete the online contact form.
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