The decision to have a breast augmentation is a big choice in itself, and you’ve likely discovered that decision involves more than simply choosing a larger cup size. The type of implant you choose plays a big role in how natural your breasts look, how soft they feel, the way they move with your body, and how your results maintain over time.
At Integrated Aesthetics, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Young Cho takes a personalized, anatomy-guided approach to breast augmentation. Every implant choice is carefully tailored to the patient’s body, goals, and lifestyle to create results that look balanced, proportional, and natural.
While several implant options are available today, many patients are particularly interested in Motiva® implants, an advanced implant technology designed to mimic the look and feel of natural breast tissue.
This guide will walk you through the key factors involved in choosing breast implants and explain why Motiva implants are growing in popularity in modern breast augmentation.
Why Breast Implant Choice Matters
Your implant selection affects more than just breast size. It influences:
- How soft or firm your breasts feel
- How much upper-pole fullness or cleavage do you have
- How natural your breasts look when standing, sitting, or lying down
- How your breasts move with your body
- How well your results age over time
Two patients can choose the same cup size but end up with different results depending on the implant’s characteristics, such as width, projection, gel firmness, and overall design. For this reason, your implant selection is always customized during your consultation.
Motiva Implants: The Next Generation of Breast Augmentation
Motiva implants represent one of the most advanced innovations in breast implant technology. They are specifically designed to replicate the natural movement and softness of real breast tissue, creating results that look and feel natural.
Some key features that set Motiva implants apart:
Ultra-soft silicone gel: Motiva implants use an advanced silicone gel designed to feel extremely soft while still maintaining structure and shape.
Adaptive movement technology: When you are standing, the implant settles naturally toward the bottom of the breast, creating a natural slope. When lying down, the implant redistributes more like natural breast tissue.
Smooth, advanced surface design: Motiva implants have a unique smooth surface designed to integrate gently with surrounding tissue.
Natural-looking shape: Due to the gel’s adaptation to gravity and body position, the breast appears more natural both in and out of clothing.
For many patients who want breast augmentation results that look natural rather than obviously augmented, Motiva implants can serve as a great option.
Silicone vs. Saline Implants
While Motiva implants are silicone-based, it’s helpful to understand the difference between the two main implant types available.
Saline Implants
Saline implants are filled with sterile saltwater after they are placed in the breast.
They tend to feel firmer than silicone implants and may show more visible rippling in patients with thinner breast tissue. If a saline implant ruptures, the breast will deflate quickly as the saline is safely absorbed by the body.
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants are pre-filled with a cohesive silicone gel that closely mimics natural breast tissue.
Because of their softer feel and more natural appearance, silicone implants are the most popular option today, particularly for patients with smaller natural breasts or less existing tissue.
Motiva implants fall into this category but offer enhanced softness and more adaptive movement compared with traditional silicone implants.
Implant Firmness and Feel
Not all silicone implants feel the same. Different gel cohesiveness levels affect both the texture of the implant and the shape of the breast.
Softer gel implants create a gentle slope from the chest to the breast and tend to look very natural.
Medium-firm implants provide a balance of softness and upper-pole fullness.
Firmer implants maintain more fullness at the top of the breast and can create a more augmented appearance.
Motiva implants are designed to offer exceptional softness while still maintaining beautiful shape and support.
Breast Implant Brands Available at Integrated Aesthetics
At Integrated Aesthetics, Dr. Cho offers several leading implant options so that each patient can choose the technology that best aligns with their goals.
Motiva®
Motiva implants are among the most advanced breast implants available today, designed to deliver natural movement, ultra-soft feel, and refined results. Many patients choose Motiva for their ability to create breasts that look and behave more like natural tissue.
Natrelle® (Allergan)
Natrelle implants are one of the most widely used and well-established implant options. They offer a wide range of profiles and gel cohesiveness levels, making them highly customizable.
Mentor®
Mentor implants are known for their long-standing safety record and reliability. They offer both saline and silicone options with a variety of shapes and sizes.
During your consultation, Dr. Cho will walk you through each option and help determine which implant best suits your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Choosing the Right Implant Size
Selecting implant size is one of the most exciting parts of the consultation process.
Rather than choosing a number, patients at Integrated Aesthetics can visualize their results using implant sizers.
The sizing process typically includes:
- Trying on implant sizers in a non-padded bra
- Viewing different sizes in the mirror
- Seeing how implants look under clothing
- Choosing a comfortable and flattering size range
Once you find a size you love, Dr. Cho takes detailed measurements of your chest widthm breast base, and tissue characteristics to determine the implant dimensions that will best achieve your desired look.
Your Pre-Operative Visit
Your pre-operative appointment ensures that every detail of your procedure is finalized and that you feel confident moving forward.
During this visit, we review:
- Your final implant size and brand
- Surgical plan and incision placement
What to expect before, during, and after surgery - Recovery timeline and post-operative care
This step ensures that you are fully prepared and comfortable with your surgical plan.
Start Your Breast Augmentation Journey
Breast augmentation is a highly personalized procedure, and choosing the right implant is an important part of achieving beautiful, natural-looking results.
At Integrated Aesthetics, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Young Cho will guide you through every step of the process, helping you explore advanced implant options, including Motiva implants, to find the best fit for your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Schedule your consultation today to learn more about your breast augmentation options and discover how modern implant technology can help you achieve results that look natural and balanced.
