POSTED UNDER Motiva Breast Implants Reviews
Breast Augmentation: Motiva 275CC Ergonomix Implant [161cm/5'3"; 54kg/118lbs]
UPDATED FROM ionlymakemelaugh
1 year post
Old update got deleted? Implant information below
WORTH IT
Unsure why, but I think my first update got deleted. It had all the information on the implants and the procedure. I'll try my best to recall from memory.
**TOTAL COST(ISH)**
Surgery + Implants: ~$4,500 USD (not including travel expenses and food)
**IMPLANTS**
Manufacturer: Motiva
Profile: Full
Amount: 275CC
Incision: Inframammary fold (underboob)
**PRE-SURGERY**
I corresponded with the clinic's international coordinator, Maricar, who answered my questions on the cost, surgery, etc. I ended up planning a 2-week trip to Bangkok to get the surgery done. The first week would involve the evaluation, ordering the implants, and the surgery. The second week would be recovery and a check-up before I left Thailand.
**WEEK ONE**
I went to the clinic and had to wait quite a while (~45 min?) before I got to see the surgeon. I really don't remember the full sequence of events because it was a year ago, but essentially Maricar went over paperwork with me, I saw the surgeon who had me try on sizers, they took pictures of my pre-surgery boobs, then after I decided on how much CC I wanted they ordered the implants.
A couple of things, they were very generous in giving me time to try on the sizers, but they failed to mention that sizers can be inaccurate because of how the muscle and skin press on the implant. If I'd known this I probably would've gotten a bigger size. Maricar was really helpful, she walked me through everything and even took me to a local hospital to get the paperwork done (something about tourists getting medical procedures done in Thailand).
**SURGERY**
I remember having to wait a really really long time despite having an appointment that day, but I didn't mind that much. They took me to the surgery room and the surgeon double-checked some information with me, then drew lines on my breasts. The anesthesiologist double-checked that I'm not allergic to anesthesia and my weight, then they put me under. This part felt weird, I could feel myself getting colder but I wasn't really sleepy yet and suddenly I woke up.
They rolled me into a room and I slept there for a super long time! Like 3-4 hours. One nurse was really attentive; she waited until I was awake and brought me water + made sure I was okay. Eventually, I felt better enough to leave and go back to my hostel (it was right next door).
**RECOVERY**
The first day wasn't too bad, I mostly just slept. Day 3 - 10 were really really rough. I couldn't sleep flat on my back (was told not to), instead I had to sleep in an inclined position and my chest really hurt. I wasn't allowed to shower for a week either. My chest swelled pretty big at first, then the swelling went down around day 10. I had to wear a support bra to make sure the implants stayed in place while healing and to keep my breasts from pulling at the incision. I had to wear this support bra every day/night for about a month? I can't quite remember. I continued wearing it for a couple of months post-surgery though.
**WEEK TWO**
That week was mostly spent recovering, then on the tail-end of the week I went back to the clinic and they looked at the breasts, took pictures, and told me how to take care of it. I flew back and it was rooough dragging my luggage through the airport.
**CONCLUSION**
Do your research! There are real risks with breast augmentation surgery and there's a reason so many people get their implants removed. Many, many women who have gotten the surgery later report symptoms like fatigue, pain, and brain fog. Women with implants are more likely to get very rare cancers (though the overall risk is still low, but much higher than the general population). Additionally, capsular contraction is always a risk with implants. It's important to assess whether the benefits are worth the risks. Luckily, I haven't experienced these symptoms yet but I'm wary.
Travel-wise, I definitely suggest planning ahead: get a hotel near your clinic, check to see what paperwork you need to bring, and buy lots of groceries before your surgery. Also, try stuffing your bra a couple of weeks before to get used to seeing yourself with larger breasts. I also suggest getting someone to go with you if possible. Having someone help take care of me and carry my luggage would have been so so helpful. Overall though, I'm really glad I did this surgery and I'm so happy having larger breasts! I think I look so much better in my clothes and I feel so much more confident.
My two regrets are: I wish I had gotten this done in America (because it would have been easier to manage) and I wish I had gotten a bigger size. But still, I'm very happy I had this done.
**TOTAL COST(ISH)**
Surgery + Implants: ~$4,500 USD (not including travel expenses and food)
**IMPLANTS**
Manufacturer: Motiva
Profile: Full
Amount: 275CC
Incision: Inframammary fold (underboob)
**PRE-SURGERY**
I corresponded with the clinic's international coordinator, Maricar, who answered my questions on the cost, surgery, etc. I ended up planning a 2-week trip to Bangkok to get the surgery done. The first week would involve the evaluation, ordering the implants, and the surgery. The second week would be recovery and a check-up before I left Thailand.
**WEEK ONE**
I went to the clinic and had to wait quite a while (~45 min?) before I got to see the surgeon. I really don't remember the full sequence of events because it was a year ago, but essentially Maricar went over paperwork with me, I saw the surgeon who had me try on sizers, they took pictures of my pre-surgery boobs, then after I decided on how much CC I wanted they ordered the implants.
A couple of things, they were very generous in giving me time to try on the sizers, but they failed to mention that sizers can be inaccurate because of how the muscle and skin press on the implant. If I'd known this I probably would've gotten a bigger size. Maricar was really helpful, she walked me through everything and even took me to a local hospital to get the paperwork done (something about tourists getting medical procedures done in Thailand).
**SURGERY**
I remember having to wait a really really long time despite having an appointment that day, but I didn't mind that much. They took me to the surgery room and the surgeon double-checked some information with me, then drew lines on my breasts. The anesthesiologist double-checked that I'm not allergic to anesthesia and my weight, then they put me under. This part felt weird, I could feel myself getting colder but I wasn't really sleepy yet and suddenly I woke up.
They rolled me into a room and I slept there for a super long time! Like 3-4 hours. One nurse was really attentive; she waited until I was awake and brought me water + made sure I was okay. Eventually, I felt better enough to leave and go back to my hostel (it was right next door).
**RECOVERY**
The first day wasn't too bad, I mostly just slept. Day 3 - 10 were really really rough. I couldn't sleep flat on my back (was told not to), instead I had to sleep in an inclined position and my chest really hurt. I wasn't allowed to shower for a week either. My chest swelled pretty big at first, then the swelling went down around day 10. I had to wear a support bra to make sure the implants stayed in place while healing and to keep my breasts from pulling at the incision. I had to wear this support bra every day/night for about a month? I can't quite remember. I continued wearing it for a couple of months post-surgery though.
**WEEK TWO**
That week was mostly spent recovering, then on the tail-end of the week I went back to the clinic and they looked at the breasts, took pictures, and told me how to take care of it. I flew back and it was rooough dragging my luggage through the airport.
**CONCLUSION**
Do your research! There are real risks with breast augmentation surgery and there's a reason so many people get their implants removed. Many, many women who have gotten the surgery later report symptoms like fatigue, pain, and brain fog. Women with implants are more likely to get very rare cancers (though the overall risk is still low, but much higher than the general population). Additionally, capsular contraction is always a risk with implants. It's important to assess whether the benefits are worth the risks. Luckily, I haven't experienced these symptoms yet but I'm wary.
Travel-wise, I definitely suggest planning ahead: get a hotel near your clinic, check to see what paperwork you need to bring, and buy lots of groceries before your surgery. Also, try stuffing your bra a couple of weeks before to get used to seeing yourself with larger breasts. I also suggest getting someone to go with you if possible. Having someone help take care of me and carry my luggage would have been so so helpful. Overall though, I'm really glad I did this surgery and I'm so happy having larger breasts! I think I look so much better in my clothes and I feel so much more confident.
My two regrets are: I wish I had gotten this done in America (because it would have been easier to manage) and I wish I had gotten a bigger size. But still, I'm very happy I had this done.
UPDATED FROM ionlymakemelaugh
1 year post
Year post-op, happy I have boobs
**Scarring**
I'm okay with the scarring (it's pretty light, but still visible) - I'm hoping it'll flatten out a bit more over time. I was using silicone bandages most nights and some days, but stopped using them as much in the last couple of months. There's a weird dark bump on the scar on my right boob though. I thought it was a scab at first but then it didn't go away.
**Shape**
I'm really happy with the shape! It's hard to tell in the pictures, but it has a nice, natural slope. It looks pretty natural when I'm wearing a bikini, though there's still a bit of a high profile on my left boob. Unfortunately, the left one is still slightly higher than my right, but a lot less noticeable than before.
**Texture**
Boobs are not jiggly, pretty obvious that they're implants if I were to jump, run, or walk while wearing a bikini because of the lack of jiggle. Not too concerned about that though, mostly because not many people see me in a bikini.
**Comfort**
I still feel a bit of pressure on my ribcage when I'm laying flat on my back. And though I can put pressure on the boobs (over the implant) it's really uncomfortable. They feel really bad if grabbed too.
**Size**
Still wish I'd gone a bit bigger but overall I'm happy with my boob size. If I could do it over again I think I would have wanted an additional 75cc. But they're big enough that I feel confident and happy in a bikini. Plus, low cut shirts finally look good on me!
I'm okay with the scarring (it's pretty light, but still visible) - I'm hoping it'll flatten out a bit more over time. I was using silicone bandages most nights and some days, but stopped using them as much in the last couple of months. There's a weird dark bump on the scar on my right boob though. I thought it was a scab at first but then it didn't go away.
**Shape**
I'm really happy with the shape! It's hard to tell in the pictures, but it has a nice, natural slope. It looks pretty natural when I'm wearing a bikini, though there's still a bit of a high profile on my left boob. Unfortunately, the left one is still slightly higher than my right, but a lot less noticeable than before.
**Texture**
Boobs are not jiggly, pretty obvious that they're implants if I were to jump, run, or walk while wearing a bikini because of the lack of jiggle. Not too concerned about that though, mostly because not many people see me in a bikini.
**Comfort**
I still feel a bit of pressure on my ribcage when I'm laying flat on my back. And though I can put pressure on the boobs (over the implant) it's really uncomfortable. They feel really bad if grabbed too.
**Size**
Still wish I'd gone a bit bigger but overall I'm happy with my boob size. If I could do it over again I think I would have wanted an additional 75cc. But they're big enough that I feel confident and happy in a bikini. Plus, low cut shirts finally look good on me!
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Yay! Been waiting for updates fir so long!! :)
You look absolutely amazing, very natural and proportional to ur body.
You look absolutely amazing, very natural and proportional to ur body.
Thank you! :)
Hello, ergonomix mini/demi/full/corse? Which one do you have?
I think they are perfect :)
I think they are perfect :)
Thank you! They are 275CC (Full) :)
Omg girl they look amazing! Xxx
Thank you!
They look great! I actually got 275 as well and I'm now 2 months post op and very concerned they won't soften and jiggle. Did your find yours soften over time and was there a big difference in softness between month 3-6 vs 6-12?
Mine softened a bit, but unfortunately they do not jiggle. That might be because I had very little breast fat prior to the surgery and I maintained my body weight. They do not jiggle when I walk and even when I jump the whole breast will move a bit, but they will not bounce or anything like that.
I did notice a pretty big difference in softness from months 3-6 to 6-12! They definitely got softer - especially on top - but they're still not close to the texture as a real, full breast (as a woman who likes women, I would know!). But once again, this may be due to how little fat I had prior.
I did notice a pretty big difference in softness from months 3-6 to 6-12! They definitely got softer - especially on top - but they're still not close to the texture as a real, full breast (as a woman who likes women, I would know!). But once again, this may be due to how little fat I had prior.
Thanks for your detailed reply! I didn't have much breast tissue to begin with either, but i got 275 minis and they're still quite firm to the touch after neary 3mo Post op. so i'm hoping they'll soften over time to the point where they're not too obviously fake...but they are heavier and firmer than real breasts.
UPDATED FROM ionlymakemelaugh
3 months post
3 Month Update
Hey all,
Boobs have dropped a bit but unevenly and are still pretty high, but oh well I expected to have to wait a while anyway. Right is dropping faster than left, maybe because there was more fat in my right boob originally.
Physically, I'm fine. Boobs are super uncomfortable when there's weight on them. Every now and then I get these weird pangs of discomfort? It's like an itchy pain, usually on the side of my boobs, sometimes around the nipples. Everything else is fine, energy level, range of motion, etc. I can exercise now too!
Psychologically, I'm great! I'm so happy to have boobs and I feel so good in anything I wear. I've told a couple friends and family but I don't plan on being super open about it for a variety of reasons.
Boobs have dropped a bit but unevenly and are still pretty high, but oh well I expected to have to wait a while anyway. Right is dropping faster than left, maybe because there was more fat in my right boob originally.
Physically, I'm fine. Boobs are super uncomfortable when there's weight on them. Every now and then I get these weird pangs of discomfort? It's like an itchy pain, usually on the side of my boobs, sometimes around the nipples. Everything else is fine, energy level, range of motion, etc. I can exercise now too!
Psychologically, I'm great! I'm so happy to have boobs and I feel so good in anything I wear. I've told a couple friends and family but I don't plan on being super open about it for a variety of reasons.
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3/4 profile looks gr8! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for being so supportive!!
EG
Congratulations on your wonderful results!
You look amazing!
Thank you both! :)
They look great. My wife got 285cc so similar in dimension and she has super boob greed now wishing she had gone with 380 instead. As for the dropping, do prepare yourself for losing the upper pole fullness. Suggest picking up a push up bra to achieve that look otherwise. Happy healing.
Sometimes I get boob greed too! Usually when I look at other boob pictures, but overall I'm happy with my size :)
Oh good call, I just bought a push-up bra!
Oh good call, I just bought a push-up bra!
@wetworks what made your wife decide on such a small implant? Almost 100cc (95 to be exact) is a big diff. What made her change her mind? PS office usually tell ladies to always go with the bigger implant if you can't decide between the 2. When did she have her sx done? Y'all have a review up?
When she tried the rice sizers on, she was overwhelmed by having boobs at all. Secondly the doctor tended to be more conservative in his recommendations. She changed her mind because of two reasons. Firstly, when the swelling went down, the boobs did shrink although the clarity of the lines gave them a nice silhouette. Secondly, she has a broader ribcage so they looked far apart even after the implants. She realized she wanted some more boobage to fill a bit more of the gap but not so much as to need to close it. Finally, they did not look that big underneath daily clothes (rice sizes are a bit misleading because you try them on with a tight t shirt). She did do a review but on another site but no photos as she is quite shy. You can PM me and I'll dig out the link for you as it was quite thorough.
Your result is so good. May I know who is ur surgeon in that clinic?
Sure! It was Dr. Wutthiwat Anupansawang (https://www.rattinan.com/en/doctors/) and it was at the Rattinan Clinic. He speaks fantastic English, by the way. And had a great bedside manner.
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