December 2024

Athletic Women and Motiva:
Balancing Form and Function

Athletic women possess distinct anatomical characteristics that present unique goals for their breast augmentation surgery. Achieving natural-looking results is crucial, as these women frequently wear athletic clothing that highlights their chest and body. To achieve this, many plastic surgeons opt for a surgical technique that positions the breast implants beneath the chest muscle. This approach to breast augmentation provides greater coverage for breast implants and helps to minimize issues such as implant rippling and visibility.

The Importance of Implant Selection

Selecting the right breast implants is paramount when addressing the unique needs of active women. Among the various options on the market, Motiva breast implants stand out due to their innovative design and attention to preventing common complications women often experience with traditional breast augmentation. Motiva implants feature a smooth surface and a specially formulated silicone gel that mimics the natural feel of breast tissue. This not only enhances the aesthetic appearance but also reduces the likelihood of complications such as capsular contracture, which can lead to animation deformity or changes in breast shape.

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Understanding Animation Deformity

Animation deformity refers to the displacement or distortion of the implant and surrounding breast tissue caused by the contraction of the pectoralis major muscle, which can appear unnatural and draw excess attention to the chest.

Animation deformity is a valid concern for women with breast implants, especially those who lead active lifestyles. This condition occurs when the movement of implants becomes noticeable during muscle contractions, which frequently happens during workouts or strenuous activities. The result is an exaggerated appearance of the breasts, detracting from a natural look and feel. This issue is pronounced when implants are placed beneath the chest muscle, leading to the unwanted "animated" effect during physical exercise.

To mitigate this issue, some plastic surgeons recommend positioning the implant above the chest muscle in either the subfascial or sub-glandular plane, placing it under the breast tissue rather than directly beneath the pec muscles. However, this technique comes with its own set of risks, including a heightened likelihood of capsular contracture, which forms scar tissue around the implant. This can lead to discomfort, firmness, and visual distortion of the breasts. Additionally, implants in the sub-glandular space may be more prone to implant visibility and implant rippling, presenting further aesthetic challenges.

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How Motiva Implants Lessen Animation Deformity

Enter the latest technology in breast implants from Motiva. Motiva breast implants have been used in Europe for about 15 years and have recently been FDA-approved for use in breast augmentation surgery in the United States. Motiva implants come equipped with advanced technology designed specifically to address this issue. Their unique construction allows for greater flexibility and a more natural interaction with the surrounding tissues. Additionally, the anatomical shape of certain Motiva implants is designed to move with the body during exercise.

Motiva has several unique characteristics:

Viscoelastic Progressive Gel: 100% filled implants consisting of a 6th-generation viscoelastic and highly cohesive silicone gel.

TrueMonobloc Shell: The next-generation gel-bonding technology that unifies the shell, patch, and gel into one single unit.

SmoothSilk: SmoothSilk is a 4-micron surface, designed for enhanced biocompatibility and scientifically shown to promote a low inflammatory response, low friction, and low bacterial attachment.

BluSeal: A visual indicator of the barrier layer that confirms the integrity of the external and internal components of the implant, for quality assurance and patient safety.

Specifically, the progressive gel and gel shell unity results in a more natural look and feel with less rippling and implant visibility. The SmoothSilk implant surface resists capsular contracture with a published rate of capsular contracture of about 0.5%.

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Getting a Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation with Motiva Breast Implants

Athletic women in particular desire natural results and a “keep them guessing” approach. This is accomplished with an appropriately sized implant with a natural shape. Historically, shaped implants were made to form a stable highly viscous gel that helps its shape against gravity. The Allergan 410 style implant was the most popular anatomic or shaped implant. This implant required a large incision to place the implant and the implant was textured to keep it from rotating in the pocket. Unfortunately, the textured surface was associated with a rare condition called ALCL and was removed from the market

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Breast Implants That Adapt To Your Body

The new Motiva Ergonomix implant is an advanced anatomic or shaped implant that produces a teardrop shape. Ergonomix® implants are unique as they can adapt shape as your body changes positions, showcasing a round shape when lying down and a teardrop shape when standing up This breakthrough implant is designed to be inserted through a small incision and minimize scarring.

The natural shape and advanced gel technology of the Motiva Ergonomix implant make it ideal for scarless, painless breast augmentation. One approach commonly chosen by athletic women is a transaxillary, or underarm, incision, which is effectively scarless, leaving no visible scar on the breast. Traditional transaxillary augmentation typically involves creating a submuscular pocket, which requires lowering the inframammary crease, or breast fold, to accommodate the implant. However, lowering the breast fold can result in "bottoming out," where the implant stretches the lower pole of the breast. Using a sub-glandular pocket eliminates the need to lower the breast fold, thereby avoiding this common complication.

Additionally, the SmoothSilk surface of the Motiva Ergonomix implant facilitates sub-glandular placement while minimizing the risk of capsular contracture.

In summary, breast augmentation for athletic women can be done in a painless and scarless fashion using the newest implant technology:
-Discreet transaxillary incision to avoid visible scarring at the inframammary fold of the breasts.
-Subglandular implant placement to avoid animation deformity.
-Ergonomix-shaped implants for a more natural look and feel.
-Monobloc Shell and SmoothSilk implant surface to avoid capsular contracture, implant visibility, and rippling.

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