Motiva breast implants: review + reviews, cost and photos of results

In this article we will take a closer look at Motiva breast implants. You will learn what types there are and who the manufacturer is. And also, the progress of preparation and execution of the operation, how long the warranty lasts after installation and how the recovery period goes. We will also show the results in “before and after photos” and read the reviews of patients and the opinions of plastic surgeons.

Motive breast implants

About the manufacturer

Motiva implants are manufactured by Establishment Labs, a company specializing in products for aesthetic medicine. The head office is located in the USA, and the production of implants is carried out in Costa Rica. Every year the company invests huge amounts of money in research, thereby guaranteeing the quality and safety of its products. In addition, Establishment Labs employs only the most talented scientists who are constantly improving it.

Official website in Russia - motivaimplants.ru

Technologies

In the production of Motiv implants, 2 types of gels are used: Progressie Gel Plus and Progressie Gel Ultima. Thanks to this filler, they allow you to recreate the natural shape of the mammary glands. At the same time, the breasts look natural. And Q Inside Safety Technology makes it possible to obtain the necessary product information using a hand-held scanner.

The most advanced technologies are used in production

Ergonomic principles

It often happens that during the postoperative period, patients experience displacement of the implant. To prevent such consequences, the company developed MOTIVAErgonomix™. During the manufacturing process, technologists took into account all the principles of ergonomics. Thanks to this, after surgery, the breasts continue to look natural, even during active movements and in any body position. TrueTissue Technology™ allows you to maintain breast softness and securely fix the implant.

Thanks to the latest technology, implants allow breasts to look more natural

Equipped with QiD chip

Motiva products include a unique chip designed with Q Inside Safety Technology™ and operating in the radio frequency range. It is located inside the implant itself and is not active.

Its main purpose is to store information related to the product: series, number, sterilization date, etc. The device allows you to find out all the information about the implants, even if the documents for them are lost. The chip includes a 15-digit code that is read when the scanner is pointed at the patient's chest.

Q Inside Safety Technology allows you to read implant information

This technology also allows you to save yourself from unnecessary hassle and not have to store documents with a guarantee. If necessary, you can find out everything about the product using non-invasive technology, which previously seemed impossible.

Implant coating

The coating of the implants consists of hypoallergenic material. Everything that is used to make the shell meets international safety criteria and has passed a number of tests. The surface is rough, just the kind that is necessary for reliable fixation.

Implants are available in two shells:

• VelvetSurface - velvet (microtextured) shell that provides reliable fixation;
• SilkSurface is a silk (nanotextured) shell, highly compatible with fabrics. Fixes the implant more reliably than the previous version due to the greater number of contact points on the surface.

The implant shell includes only hypoallergenic materials

AX3 TECHNOLOGIES

Thanks to realistic 3D models, you can see the result even before the surgeon intervenes, which allows you to choose the best option for a particular woman. First, information about the patient’s external data is collected. Then the monitor displays a model of the future breast and how it will look in a particular case when choosing a certain shape of the implant. Thus, the error in selection is reduced to zero.

Divina technology allows you to select the most optimal implant option for a particular woman

Divina technology is capable of determining not only external characteristics, but also the structure of the skin, as well as the structure of muscles and the characteristics of glandular tissue. The program can reproduce the position of the chest during various movements. Intel RealSense™ provides the ability to detect tissue depth for an even more realistic model.

Rheological properties of the gel

A highly cohesive filler ensures elasticity and softness of implants, and also adapts to the characteristics of breast tissue. Motiva uses 3 types of gels:

• Progressive Gel Contour - retains its shape, is as elastic as possible (implants with such a filler are not supplied to Russia);
• Progressive Gel Plus - helps maintain the natural shape of the breasts, soft to the touch;
• Progressive Gel Ultima is even more innovative than the previous filler. Recreates the natural shape of the breast, maintaining a feeling of comfort and naturalness in all positions.

3 types of gels that are used in the manufacture of Motiv implants

Fillers are characterized by individual rheological properties, so each of them has a certain viscosity and elasticity. They have passed all US Federal Quality Inspections and are compliant with ASTM F 703-07, ensuring they are safe and reliable to use.

Bluseal protective layer

The company has developed and patented a special protective layer BLUSEAL®, equipped with an indicator. The durable shell prevents tissue from coming into contact with the filling. The indicator system allows you to monitor the integrity of the protective layer. If the shell has a blue tint, this guarantees no damage. The protective coating meets ASTM and ISO.8 quality standards.

This is what the BLUSEAL protective layer looks like under magnification

Composition of implants

One of the main advantages of Motiva products is the ultra-soft filler made from a special unique silicone gel:

• ProgressiveGel Contour;
• ProgressiveGel Ultima;
• Progressive Gel Plus.

The entire product line consists of 100% safe medical silicone gel that has passed the necessary certification.

The high viscosity and elasticity of the filler ensures a natural appearance, strength and support for the chosen shape. Types of silicone gel differ in their degree of viscosity and elasticity.

Types of Motiva breast implants

Motiva implants vary in size and shape. For each woman, a specific option is selected depending on her desires and physiological characteristics.

Choice of shape and size

Implants come in round and anatomical shapes and are manufactured in different projections and sizes. To select the optimal option, 3D modeling is used, which allows you to recreate the anatomical features of a particular woman in a few minutes.

Round implants (Motiva Round). They are preferred when there is a need to enlarge the upper pole of the mammary gland, creating a push-up effect.

Motiva Round allows you to make the upper chest more voluminous

Anatomical implants (Motiva Ergonomix). They allow you to recreate the natural shape of the breast. In this case, the emphasis is on its lower pole. The second option is more preferable, but requires special precision of manipulation during surgery.

Motiva Ergonomix allows you to create a more natural breast shape

Selecting volume, base and projection

The result depends on the correct choice of base, volume and projection.

• The base allows you to determine the size by which your breasts can and should be enlarged.
• The volume of the cup is selected in accordance with the structure of the chest, as well as the physiological characteristics of the mammary glands. This is where 3D modeling comes in handy again.
• The projection allows you to determine the fullness of the breast.

Variants of Motiva Ergonomix implants

Variants of Motiva Round implants

What new did Motiva bring?

The Motiva company differs from its competitors in two features: ergonomics and new Q-chip technology.

Motiva ergonomix are breast implants that have an even more natural shape and structure than previous products. The creation took place thanks to numerous studies of anatomical endoprostheses. Naturalness is created under the influence of gravity, and implants follow all movements of the woman’s body. As a result, the natural beauty of the new breast brings aesthetic pleasure to its owner.

The Q-chip is the world's first microchip for use in breast implants. It is intended for scanning the condition of the breast and possible access to this information for a plastic surgeon. The technology is convenient for medical practice and also provides a guarantee of safety for the client.

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Laboratory tests

Establishment Labs has been conducting a 10-year study since 2010 to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Motiva breast implants. Over the entire period, not a single patient developed capsular contracture or seroma, which proves the safety and high quality of the product. The effectiveness of the study is confirmed by MRI images.

The average age of participants is 31 years. Persons aged 21 to 51 years were allowed to begin the study. During the postoperative period, there were also no cases of complications such as hematomas, seromas, swelling and infections.

At the request of three patients, a repeat revision of the implants was carried out in order to further enlarge the breasts. No other complications were identified, but the study will continue until 2020.

Types of Motiva implants

The surface of breast implants can be smooth or textured. Manufacturers have traditionally achieved the latter by using sugar, salt or other fine particles. However, according to recent research, the use of such materials leads to a rough texture, which can cause a number of side effects. This information is especially relevant for women leading an active lifestyle.

Motiva Implant Matrix® SilkSurface® and VelvetSurface® are innovative implant surface types that are created without the use of harsh foreign materials. Their production uses a special technology that ensures ideal biological compatibility. In addition, thanks to the use of nanotechnology, such a surface ensures freedom of interaction between the implant and surrounding tissues, resulting in natural breast movements.

Preparing for surgery

The preparatory stage includes:

• general and biochemical blood tests;
• urine test;
• fluorography;
• ECG;
• blood test to determine the level of coagulation.

Before the operation you need to undergo a series of examinations and pass the necessary tests

During this period, an implant is selected in accordance with the physiological characteristics of the woman. Also, 2 weeks before the intervention, taking medications that affect blood clotting is excluded. Additionally, it is important to tell your doctor about the following:

• what medications are you currently taking;
• Do you have any chronic diseases or allergic reactions to medications?
• whether there are fears and doubts.

At the stage of preparation for the operation, it is necessary to prepare yourself mentally. 12 hours before the intervention, it is recommended to refuse food and water. Also prepare everything you need: slippers, robe, personal hygiene items.

How is the operation performed?

Mammoplasty is performed in the following ways:

• submammary - through the fold under the breast;
• periareolar - through an incision of the areola;
• axillary - through the armpit area.

The following describes the method of installing an implant through the areola.

Operation stages:

1. Marking is being carried out.

2. An incision is made using a scalpel.

3. Vessels are coagulated to prevent bleeding.

4. A pocket is formed and an implant is inserted.

5. The implant is placed either under the pectoral muscle or under the mammary gland.

6. Sutures are placed and drainage is installed.

Recovery period

After the operation, the patient remains in the clinic, where she is observed by specialists. Usually on day 2 you can go home. The rehabilitation period takes from 2 to 3 months. The final result can be seen after six months.

What to do at home:

• take medications prescribed by your doctor: antibiotics and painkillers;
• wear compression garments for a month;
• refrain from bathing, as well as from visiting baths and saunas for at least 2 months;
• Do not process seams yourself unless authorized by a specialist;
• rest more;
• Avoid physical activity and heavy lifting.

During the postoperative period, you should only sleep on your back or side. Under no circumstances should you lie down on your stomach, otherwise you may cause the stitches to come apart.

After surgery, you must wear compression garments

Neodent implants “GM” series (Grand Morse) –

The Neodent “Grand Morse” series consists of 3 implant options, the minimum diameter of which is 3.5 mm. Each implant model is available with either a hydrophilic “Acqua” surface or a standard hydrophobic “NeoPoros” surface (optional). But we have already said a lot that it is best to choose implants with a hydrophilic surface.

So, let’s look at the best implants from this company:

• Neodent® Titamax GM –

  The Titamax GM dental implant has a cylindrical shape and is designed for dense bone types I and II. Thus, it is suitable specifically for dental implantation in the lower jaw. The implant has a micro-thread in the neck area, which allows you to preserve the bone tissue around it (the micro-thread prevents the transfer of excessive chewing load to the marginal bone, preventing its resorption).

• Neodent® Drive GM –

  The Neodent Drive GM implant has a conical shape and aggressive threads, which gives it good initial stability after installation. This implant is intended for soft bone types III and IV (i.e. in the upper jaw), as well as for the immediate implantation technique, which is carried out in the sockets of newly extracted teeth. This implant is somewhat reminiscent of the Nobel-Active implant, only at a much more affordable price.

• Neodent® Helix GM –
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  The Neodent Helix GM implant has a combined shape - cylindrical in the upper part and conical in the apex area. Therefore, this implant can be called universal, i.e. it is suitable for both the lower jaw (dense bone types I and II) and the upper jaw (soft bone types III and IV). Moreover, in the upper jaw this implant will also have good primary stability - thanks to the trapezoidal compression thread.

  The presence of a trapezoidal thread allows you to form a bone bed for the implant - a slightly smaller diameter than is usually necessary. This means that when screwed in, the implant will exert compression on the surrounding bone, as if crushing it (pushing it apart). As a result, a denser layer of bone will be formed around the implant, which will give the implant good primary stability.

  Thus, the Helix GM implant is a universal implant that can be used on both the upper and lower jaws. This implant can also be installed in post-extraction sockets (i.e., in the sockets of newly extracted teeth), and can also be used for the implantation technique with immediate loading - when prosthetics with a temporary crown are carried out immediately after surgery. Another indication for the use of Helix GM is a one-stage implantation technique in the complete absence of teeth in the jaw, which we will discuss at the end of the article.

Installation of the Neodent Helix GM implant –

Which Neodent implant is better to choose?

1) When implanting in the lower jaw (with partial absence of teeth), it is best to use Titamax GM implants. But when we are planning a one-stage implantation technique in the complete absence of teeth in the lower jaw, then we will recommend either “Helix GM” or “CM Titamax EX” implants, which we will discuss below.

2) On the upper jaw (with partial absence of teeth), it is better to use Neodent “Drive GM” or “Helix GM” implants. But if you plan to implant into the socket of a newly extracted tooth, or the option of implantation with immediate loading with a temporary crown, only the Helix GM implant is suitable. If the patient is missing all teeth in the upper jaw, and we are planning a one-stage implantation technique, not only “Helix GM” implants are suitable, but also “Helix GM Long”, “Zygoma GM”, “CM Titamax EX” (read about them below ).

To summarize, I would like to say that Neodent GM implants show good survival rate for 7-10 years - at the level of 97-99%. Another advantage is the possibility of prosthetics using CAD/CAM technology, i.e. when prostheses are made on modern milled frames made of titanium or zirconium dioxide. Milled prosthetic frames are especially important if we make extended structures supported by 4-6 or more implants, and in this case it is possible to achieve an accurate fit of the prosthesis. What milled frames are can be found in the article:

→ Types of prostheses for the one-stage implantation technique

Photos before and after

Photos before and after breast augmentation with Motiva No. 1 implants

Photos before and after breast augmentation with Motiva No. 2 implants

Photos before and after breast augmentation with Motiva No. 3 implants

Photos before and after breast augmentation with Motiva No. 4 implants

Photos before and after breast augmentation with Motiva No. 5 implants

Cost of Motiva implants and surgery

The cost of Motiv breast implants alone starts from 80 thousand rubles.

Price including surgery in Moscow

Price including surgery in St. Petersburg

Typical myths about implants

Structured or smooth? You may have read about such varieties on the Internet. Forget it! Breast implants with a smooth surface are outdated and are almost no longer produced today. Also, there is no need to think about implants with saline solution inside - this is a thing of the past (they are not used anywhere except for temporary installation in the process of breast reconstruction after amputation). I also hasten to dispel the “immortal” myth about health hazards. Breast implants have been repeatedly tested and verified both in laboratories and in practice. You don't have to worry about this. Implants do not affect breastfeeding in any way and, of course, in world practice there has not yet been a single case of a breast implant exploding on an airplane.

Popular questions

What complications can you encounter after installing Motiva?

With proper intervention, complications are excluded. However, capsular contracture, seroma, and severe edema may occur. In some cases, infection may occur.

What symptoms may occur during the postoperative period?

After the intervention, pain and decreased sensitivity of the skin and nipples in the chest area may be felt. In rare cases, severe swelling and hematoma appear. There may also be a feeling of tightness in the chest and increased fatigue. These symptoms usually resolve within 5-7 days.

Will Motiva implants interfere with ultrasound and mammography?

No. These diagnostic methods are also applicable, however, due to the presence of the chip, gaps (so-called artifacts) in the X-ray scan are possible. For this reason, it is recommended to combine 2 diagnostic methods: mammography and ultrasound.

Warranty terms

The manufacturer provides two types of guarantees for its customers:

1. Classic. Lifetime warranty in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for replacement in case of serious capsular contracture. And also in case of rupture of the prosthesis, an absolutely free replacement is provided for 10 years after the operation.
2. Extended paid. For example, implants with a chip are given a free warranty for a year with a possible paid extension for 200 euros for another 5 years. Detailed information on the guarantee can be obtained from a plastic surgeon at the clinic.

Opinions of plastic surgeons

The doctor confirms that Motiva does not create the effect of artificial breasts.

The surgeon also emphasizes that the manufacturer makes fairly reliable products.

Another doctor notes that Motiva attracts patients because it is innovative.

Patient reviews

The patient notes that when installing implants, it is important to choose a competent plastic surgeon and be wary of fakes.

Another girl in her review says that with Motiva the bust looks natural.

And this one talks about how the doctor recommended Motiva as a more innovative product compared to others.

What characteristics determine the size of the implant?

An incorrectly chosen endoprosthesis will not only look unnatural, but further health problems are possible.
Over time, the following may appear: back pain, rapid fatigue, and numbness areas will appear in certain areas of the skin of the chest and around it. What to do, how to choose the right implant? Trust your plastic surgeon. The doctor takes into account both the patient’s wishes regarding breast shape and the expected result. It is important to come to an understanding here before the operation begins.

Many patients believe that breast size is affected by the volume of implants. However, this is not quite true. Three parameters of the implant are responsible for the size:

• projection - height from the base;
• base width;
• volume.

With projection everything is usually clear, but other parameters are less clear. The ratio of projection to base width gives a profile that is classified into four categories:

• low (mini) - this profile is installed extremely rarely for women, sometimes for minor breast correction with ptosis. More often, such an endoprosthesis is chosen by men of asthenic physique to make their chest look athletic;
• medium (demi) - often chosen for breast correction so that after surgery the result looks natural, sometimes this size is chosen as a transitional size in order to later move to a higher profile;
• high (full) - a popular option, suitable for women who dream of natural and high breasts; this profile is suitable for patients with a narrow chest with ptosis of the glands;
• extra-high (corse) - very large breasts, attracting attention with their unnatural size; This profile is usually chosen by artists.

The greater the height and narrower the base, the higher the profile of the breast implant; this must be taken into account when choosing an endoprosthesis. The profile determines how far the breast will visually protrude forward after mammoplasty. Small-sized implants with a high profile are placed in patients with a narrow chest. Sometimes such endoprostheses are indicated for severe ptosis, or breast ptosis, which often occurs after breastfeeding a child.