Worldwide, there are many different types of manufacturers and brands of breast implants. In the Netherlands, there are a number of brands that have been extensively researched and have the appropriate certification. At MOOI Clinic, we primarily place Motiva brand implants. We are happy to explain why.

Different brands

Well-known brands of breast implants are Motiva, Mentor, Allergan/Natrelle, Eurosilicone, Nagor, Polytech (B-lite). Brands can differ from each other in terms of quality, filling (silicone, saline or hydrogel), shape, size and surface (rough or smooth). In our choice of Motiva, the plastic surgeons at MOOI Clinic did extensive research on the various providers. Naturally, all brands meet the legal requirements, but at MOOI Clinic, quality and safety are paramount when choosing Motiva implants. It is also important that the prosthetics feel soft and natural and produce beautiful results.

Why Motiva?

Motiva is an A-brand that has been in business for more than 30 years. Consequently, the interaction of Motiva implants with the body has been studied extensively. These implants have proven their safety. In addition, there is a very finely roughened surface that makes the implants considered smooth. The idea is that the advantages of smooth and rough are thus combined. There are suggestions that a rougher surface like some other brands have may be more likely to result in rare side effect ALCL (form of lymphoma).

Motiva implants are filled with cohesive gel. The advantage of this gel is that the breasts feel very natural when touched. In addition, the gel also cannot leak out of the implant if it were to rupture.

Warranty program Motiva breast prosthesis

Motiva provides a lifetime warranty against leakage in case of ruptures. In addition, you get 10 years of product replacement in case of excessive capsularity (Baker class 3 or 4). However, the repair surgery costs for replacing the implants are not covered. Check here for more information about the Motiva warranty program and terms and conditions.

What types of Motiva breast prostheses are there?

The choice is vast, which is why the consultation with the plastic surgeon is so important. Our plastic surgeon will advise you on the type of breast implant that best suits your needs and body. Motiva has as many as 500 different implants!

Forms

There are three types of shapes: round, anatomical (drop) and ergonomix. Motiva Implants® Ergonomix adapt to your body and how you move. When standing they become more drop-shaped and when lying down they become more round. So the advantage of anatomical is combined with the advantage of round.

Learn more about the forms and their advantages and disadvantages in this article on breast implants.

Size and profile

In addition to the shape of the implant, there is also a choice in the size, base and profile that must be made to achieve the desired result. The volume or size of the implant is usually given in number of ‘cc’. For example, breast augmentation with 200 or 300 cc. In addition, of course, there are smaller and larger volumes and all in between such as 185cc or 410 cc.

For round prostheses and ergonomix, there are still different profiles. The profile is the distance of the implant from the chest wall and determines the fullness of the breast. The profiles can be low, medium, high or extra high. Motiva speaks of Mini, Demi, Full and Corsé. For example, a Demi 300 cc prosthesis with a diameter of 11.5 cm has a height of 3.9 cm, while the same amount of filling of 300 cc in Corsé has a height or projection of 4.9 cm.

Registration of your breast implants

Since April 2015, all surgical data have been recorded in the DBIR. DBIR stands for Dutch Breast Implant Registry. Thus, the Dutch Society for Plastic Surgery (NVPC) aims to monitor and improve the quality of care and breast implants. At www.implant aatcheck.nl you can find your breast implants by the serial number of your implant.

As of Jan. 1, 2019, the Care Quality, Complaints and Disputes Act is in effect. Since then, all implants have also been registered in the National Implant Register (LIR). Should a safety risk arise around an implant, the LIR lists which individuals are wearing the implant.