Gangnam Station Breast Revision Surgery: Why Motiva Implants Are a Popular Choice

Gangnam Station Breast Revision Surgery: Why Motiva Implants Are a Popular Choice?

Hello. I am Dr. Kim Joo-won, the head director of Melon Plastic Surgery, your breast specialist who addresses your breast concerns.

Today, I'd like to talk about breast revision surgery. While many cases involve first-time breast augmentation, revision surgeries are also numerous.

Revision surgeries can largely be divided into two categories. The first is when surgery is considered due to side effects, changes in position, displacement, or implant issues. The second is when individuals seek changes in size, shape, form, or implants due to evolving preferences or trends with age.

Many people who undergo revision surgery approach it with more detail and care than their first surgery. Therefore, they often consider various factors when choosing an implant brand.

‘My breast shape has become unnatural.’‘Which implant should I choose for a longer-lasting result?’

Motiva is one of the implants frequently used for revision surgery. Today, we will explore why Motiva implants are a popular choice for breast revision surgery.

Breast Revision Surgery | Motiva Implant Technology and Safety

Have you heard the term ‘capsular contracture’?

‘Capsular contracture’ is a common side effect of breast augmentation where the capsule surrounding the implant thickens, resulting in the breast becoming hard.

One reason Motiva implants are often used for revision surgery is their smooth surface. Motiva applies a delicate technology called SilkSurface™ to its surface, reducing friction with breast tissue.

The uniform surface helps cells grow evenly, preventing the abnormal thickening of the capsule and, consequently, helping to lower the possibility of contracture.

Another advantage is the application of the BluSeal™ indicator layer, which allows immediate detection of outer shell damage during surgery. BluSeal™ is a faint blue safety barrier layer inside the implant's outer shell. If the outer shell is damaged during implant manipulation, this indicator layer becomes visually apparent, helping medical staff immediately assess the condition.

Breast Revision Surgery | Why Motiva Implants Are Trusted

‘My implant is old, so the information cannot be verified.’

Looking at previous generations of implants, the manufacturer or model name is often unclear. Therefore, for revision surgery requiring implant replacement, ultrasound and palpation examinations are performed together to check the current condition.

Motiva introduced the ‘Q Inside chip system’ to preserve information, allowing non-invasive verification of manufacturing information and size. This means the manufacturing date, model name, and size can be checked by scanning with a handheld reader without skin incision.

This aspect acts as an advantage in revision surgery, as previous data can help in planning the revision surgery.

The proven safety is also one of the reasons for its strong reliability. It has obtained major global certifications such as US FDA, European CE, and ISO 13485, and is also approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Korea.

The enhanced elasticity and durability of the outer shell mean less deformation over time, and the high resilience of the silicone gel ensures stable maintenance even under pressure or movement, which are also reasons for its continued popularity.

Breast Revision Surgery | Why It Harmonizes Naturally Even with Thin Tissue

Revision surgery requires much more precise judgment than the first surgery.

This is especially true for cases where the skin or fat layer has thinned due to capsular formation or adhesion. The thinner the skin tissue, the more likely it is for subtle wrinkles (rippling) or the edges of the implant to be visible or palpable through the skin.

Motiva uses a highly viscoelastic silicone gel, which has the advantage of moving naturally with gravity. This disperses pressure, making folds and wrinkles less prominent.

It can help create natural lines and a natural feel, gathering downwards like a teardrop when standing and spreading sideways when lying down.

It is also chosen because it is divided into four types according to height, allowing for more precise adjustments to suit body type and surgical goals. This can be a significant advantage for asymmetrical breasts that require fine adjustments.

Breast Revision Surgery | The Importance of the Recovery Process for Beautiful Breasts

In breast augmentation, the process is as important as the result. The ‘surgical journey’ from communication to surgery and post-operative care must be comfortable and stable for the satisfaction with the results to last.

Especially for revision surgery, which involves re-operating on a space within the breast that has already been altered, all stages of diagnosis, surgery, and recovery must be closely linked. Therefore, before surgery, the condition of the first surgery is thoroughly checked through ultrasound, palpation, and sufficient communication, and a surgical plan is established.

If necessary, tangled capsules may be removed or new spaces created during surgery.

After surgery, the ‘Safe & Secure Melon Care’ program, which helps the operated breast recover, manages post-operative progress, including swelling reduction, scar management, and lymphatic circulation management. For emergencies that may occur at night, a ‘9.9 Emergency Call’ is also operated, allowing connection with medical staff 24 hours a day.

Please feel free to discuss any breast concerns you may have. We will be with you every step of the surgical journey, from communication to surgery and post-operative care, to provide a more comfortable and beautiful solution.

Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Motiva widely used for breast reoperation?

Motiva implants are frequently used for reoperations. This is because the SilkSurface™ technology on its surface reduces friction with breast tissue, lowering the possibility of capsular contracture, and the BluSeal™ indicator layer allows immediate confirmation of outer shell damage during surgery, enhancing safety.

What is capsular contracture, a side effect of breast augmentation?

Capsular contracture is a common side effect of breast augmentation. It refers to the symptom where the breast becomes hard due to the abnormal thickening of the capsule surrounding the implant. Motiva helps prevent this with its surface technology.

What are the advantages of Motiva implants for reoperation?

Yes, Motiva implants have advantages for reoperation. By incorporating the 'Q Inside Chip System,' implant information such as manufacturing date, model name, and size can be non-invasively checked with a handheld reader without skin incision, which helps in planning reoperation.

Has the safety of Motiva implants been proven?

Yes, the safety of Motiva implants has been proven. They have obtained major global certifications such as US FDA, European CE, and ISO 13485, and are also approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The elasticity and durability of the outer shell have also been enhanced.

Do Motiva implants provide a natural shape and feel?

Yes, Motiva implants provide a natural shape and feel. They use a highly viscoelastic silicone gel that moves naturally with gravity and disperses pressure, making fine wrinkles (rippling) or noticeable edges less prominent.

What is important in the recovery process after breast reoperation?

The recovery process after breast reoperation is very important. Since it is a surgery that re-addresses the space inside the breast that has already been operated on once, all stages from pre-operative diagnosis to surgery and recovery must be closely linked. Melon Plastic Surgery provides a systematic management program.