If you are considering breast augmentation with silicone implants and want a natural-looking shape, balanced projection, and customized implant selection, Motiva Breast Implants may be one option to discuss with a plastic surgeon. Motiva currently includes SmoothSilk Round and SmoothSilk Round Ergonomix silicone gel-filled breast implants, with implant selection depending on chest anatomy, breast tissue, desired volume, and surgical goals.

Hongdae and Sinchon are convenient areas for breast augmentation consultations in Seoul, especially for international residents, students, and travelers.

What Are Motiva Breast Implants?

Motiva Breast Implants are silicone gel-filled breast implants used for breast augmentation and revision breast surgery.

In the United States, the FDA approved Motiva SmoothSilk Round and SmoothSilk Round Ergonomix Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants for breast augmentation in women aged 22 and older, including primary augmentation and revision augmentation.

Consultation → body assessment → implant selection → breast augmentation surgery → recovery → follow-up.

When Might You Consider Motiva Breast Implants?

Motiva implants may be considered for patients who want:

• Increased breast volume
• Improved breast shape
• Correction of naturally small breasts
• Improved breast symmetry
• Restoration of volume after weight loss or pregnancy
• Revision of previous breast augmentation
• Customized implant size and projection
• Silicone gel breast augmentation

Breast augmentation planning should consider existing breast tissue, chest width, skin elasticity, implant dimensions, and desired proportions, rather than selecting an implant based only on cup size.

Common Motiva Implant Options

Motiva SmoothSilk Round

The SmoothSilk Round implant is a round silicone gel-filled implant designed to provide breast volume and projection.

Its suitability depends on the patient's chest dimensions, breast tissue, and desired upper-pole fullness. The FDA lists SmoothSilk Round among approved Motiva silicone gel-filled implants.

Motiva SmoothSilk Round Ergonomix

SmoothSilk Round Ergonomix is another round silicone gel-filled implant within the Motiva range.

Clinical studies have evaluated Ergonomix implants in both primary breast augmentation and revision procedures, including studies involving patients in Korea.

Motiva Breast Augmentation Process

A typical breast augmentation process may include:

1. Plastic surgery consultation
2. Chest and breast measurements
3. Assessment of existing breast tissue
4. Selection of implant size and projection
5. Selection of surgical incision and implant pocket
6. Breast implant placement
7. Postoperative follow-up

Implant size should be selected according to breast width, chest proportions, soft-tissue coverage, and aesthetic goals, rather than choosing volume alone.

Motiva Round vs Ergonomix

Both options are silicone gel-filled breast implants, but their design characteristics differ.

SmoothSilk Round may be considered when greater emphasis on a conventional round implant profile is desired, while SmoothSilk Round Ergonomix is another round implant design that may provide different shape behavior depending on implant position and surrounding tissue.

Neither implant is automatically better for every patient. Appropriate selection depends on:

• Chest width
• Existing breast volume
• Skin elasticity
• Desired projection
• Upper-pole preference
• Implant pocket
• Surgeon assessment

The FDA approval includes both SmoothSilk Round and Round Ergonomix models.

Motiva Implants for Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation

A natural-looking breast augmentation result depends on much more than the implant brand.

Important factors include:

• Appropriate implant width
• Implant volume
• Projection
• Existing breast tissue
• Implant placement
• Skin thickness
• Breast asymmetry
• Surgeon technique

Clinical research evaluating Motiva implants has reported high patient and surgeon satisfaction, although aesthetic results and complication risks vary between individuals.

The goal should be balanced proportions that match the patient's body, rather than selecting the largest possible implant.

Implant Placement Options

Breast implants may be positioned in different tissue planes depending on the patient's anatomy.

Possible approaches include:

• Subglandular placement
• Submuscular placement
• Dual-plane placement

Patients with limited natural breast tissue may require greater implant coverage, while those with more existing tissue may have different options.

The appropriate pocket should be chosen according to soft-tissue thickness, breast shape, implant size, lifestyle, and surgeon assessment.

Where Is the Incision Made?

Breast augmentation commonly uses an incision placed in the inframammary fold beneath the breast, although other approaches may be considered depending on the surgical plan.

The incision location influences:

• Surgical access
• Scar position
• Implant placement
• Future revision options

Patients should discuss the expected scar length, location, and healing process during consultation.

What Does Research Say About Motiva Implants?

A multicenter Korean study evaluating Motiva Ergonomix implants reported outcomes from 873 patients and 1,746 breasts, with complications including seroma, hematoma, capsular contracture, shape or size dissatisfaction, asymmetry, infection, and rippling. The authors emphasized that longer-term prospective studies were still needed.

More recent five-year clinical data from primary and revision augmentation cohorts reported low device-rupture rates, while implant malposition and desired size change were among leading reasons for reoperation in primary augmentation patients.

These results should not be interpreted as guaranteeing the same outcome for every patient.

Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture occurs when the scar capsule naturally forming around a breast implant becomes unusually tight or firm.

Symptoms may include:

• Increased breast firmness
• Shape distortion
• Breast discomfort
• Implant displacement
• Visible asymmetry

A Korean retrospective study of SmoothSilk Motiva implants reported an overall capsular contracture rate of 1.8% in its study population, with higher rates among certain revision patients. These study-specific results do not predict an individual patient's risk.

Capsular contracture remains a recognized complication of breast implants in general.

Can Motiva Breast Implants Rupture?

Yes. Like all silicone gel-filled breast implants, Motiva implants can rupture.

Silicone implant rupture can sometimes be silent, meaning there may be no obvious external change or symptoms. MRI is the most effective imaging method for detecting silent silicone implant rupture, while ultrasound is also an accepted screening option for asymptomatic patients.

Breast implants should therefore be monitored after surgery according to the surgeon's recommendations.

Are Breast Implants Permanent?

No breast implant should be considered a lifetime device.

The FDA notes that the longer a person has breast implants, the greater the likelihood that complications may develop and that additional surgery, implant removal, or replacement may eventually be necessary.

Patients considering augmentation should therefore plan for long-term monitoring rather than assuming one operation will necessarily last for life.

Breast Implant Safety Considerations

Potential complications associated with breast implants include:

• Capsular contracture
• Implant rupture
• Implant malposition
• Breast asymmetry
• Infection
• Hematoma
• Seroma
• Rippling
• Changes in nipple or breast sensation
• Breast pain
• Additional surgery
• Implant removal or replacement

The FDA also advises patients to understand uncommon but important risks associated with breast implants, including BIA-ALCL and other rare malignancies reported in the capsule surrounding implants.

BIA-ALCL has been reported more frequently with textured-surface implants than smooth-surface implants, but all breast implant patients should be aware of possible symptoms such as persistent swelling, pain, or changes around the implant.

When Do Results Appear?

Breast volume changes are visible immediately after augmentation, but the initial appearance is affected by:

• Swelling
• Tissue tightness
• Implant position
• Muscle tension
• Postoperative bruising

The breasts generally become softer and more natural in appearance as swelling decreases and surrounding tissues adapt.

Final shape should therefore be evaluated after sufficient recovery rather than immediately after surgery.

What Is Recovery Like?

Temporary postoperative symptoms may include:

• Swelling
• Tightness
• Breast soreness
• Bruising
• Temporary numbness
• Changes in nipple sensation
• Temporary asymmetry
• Discomfort with upper-body movement

Recovery varies depending on implant size, pocket placement, surgical technique, and individual healing.

Patients should follow their surgeon's instructions regarding exercise, sleeping position, compression garments, wound care, and return to normal activities.

Motiva Breast Implants for Revision Surgery

Motiva implants may also be considered during revision breast augmentation.

Revision may be performed for concerns such as:

• Implant size change
• Implant malposition
• Capsular contracture
• Breast asymmetry
• Implant rupture
• Previous aesthetic dissatisfaction

FDA approval for Motiva SmoothSilk Round and Round Ergonomix includes revision augmentation to correct or improve the result of a previous breast augmentation procedure.

Revision surgery can be more complex because of existing scar tissue, capsule formation, and changes in breast tissue.

Motiva Breast Implants for International Patients

When contacting a plastic surgery clinic, consider asking:

• Is English consultation available?
• Which Motiva implant type is recommended for me?
• What size and projection suit my chest?
• Where will the implant be positioned?
• Where will the incision be located?
• What are the risks of capsular contracture or rupture?
• How long should I stay in Korea?
• What follow-up and implant monitoring are recommended?
• Is postoperative care included?

Patients should also receive and review the implant-specific safety information and patient labeling before making a final decision.

Choosing a Motiva Breast Implant Clinic in Hongdae or Sinchon

Consider:

• Qualified plastic surgeon
• Experience with breast augmentation
• Detailed breast and chest measurements
• Multiple implant size and projection options
• Customized pocket selection
• Clear explanation of implant risks
• Long-term follow-up planning
• English communication
• Transparent surgery costs

Breast implant selection should be based on individual anatomy, tissue coverage, lifestyle, and desired breast proportions, rather than choosing an implant based only on brand or volume.

Hongdae & Sinchon Medical Care

Hongdae is convenient for patients around:

Hongik University · Yeonnam-dong · Hapjeong · Sangsu · Mapo

Sinchon is convenient for patients around:

Yonsei University · Ewha Womans University · Seodaemun · Mapo

Common searches include:

• Motiva Breast Implants Hongdae
• Breast Augmentation Hongdae
• Motiva Ergonomix Hongdae
• Motiva Breast Implants Sinchon
• Breast Implant Surgery Sinchon
• English speaking plastic surgery clinic Sinchon



Frequently Asked Questions

What are Motiva Breast Implants?

Motiva Breast Implants are silicone gel-filled breast implants used for breast augmentation and revision surgery. FDA-approved models include SmoothSilk Round and SmoothSilk Round Ergonomix.

Are Motiva Breast Implants FDA approved?

Yes. The FDA approved Motiva SmoothSilk Round and SmoothSilk Round Ergonomix Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants in September 2024 for breast augmentation in women aged 22 and older, including revision augmentation.

Can Motiva implants rupture?

Yes. All silicone gel breast implants can rupture, including silent rupture without obvious symptoms. Appropriate long-term imaging and follow-up should be discussed with your surgeon.

How long do Motiva breast implants last?

There is no guaranteed lifespan. Breast implants are not lifetime devices, and some patients may eventually require additional surgery, implant replacement, or removal.

Can foreigners get Motiva breast augmentation in Seoul?

Yes. International patients can contact plastic surgery clinics in Seoul regarding implant options, surgical planning, recovery, long-term monitoring, and English-language support.