Motiva® Implants: The Next Generation
Motiva Implants® by Establishment Labs® represent the most significant advance in breast implant technology in the past decade. Used in over 86 countries for more than 14 years, Motiva received FDA approval in the United States in 2023 — bringing technology that international surgeons had long relied on to patients in New Jersey and across the country.
Dr. Rafizadeh offers both Motiva styles — Ergonomix® and SmoothSilk® Round — for patients seeking the most natural-feeling result available, the lowest capsular contracture risk, and the most current implant technology. All three implant lines he uses (Motiva, Allergan, and Mentor) are discussed during your personal consultation at our Morristown, NJ office, and the right implant for you is selected based on your individual anatomy and goals.
“Motiva represents a genuine advancement in implant technology — the SilkSurface and Ergonomix gel behavior are unlike anything we’ve had available before. For the right patient, it offers the softest, most natural result with the lowest risk profile.”
— Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh, MD FACS
Motiva Ergonomix®: The World’s First Ergonomic Implant
Motiva Ergonomix® is unlike any other breast implant currently available. It is filled with ProgressiveGel ULTIMA®, a proprietary gel formulation with viscoelastic properties that allow the implant to adapt its shape in response to gravity and body position:
- When lying down — the implant settles into a round profile, exactly as natural breast tissue does when reclined
- When standing — it transitions into a natural teardrop silhouette, with the weight of the gel pulling downward to create the gentle slope of natural tissue
- During movement — the gel responds dynamically, so the breast moves as naturally as possible in every position
No conventional fixed-shape implant — round or anatomical — can replicate this behavior. The result is a breast that is essentially indistinguishable from natural tissue in how it looks, feels, and moves.
Motiva Ergonomix® — the ProgressiveGel ULTIMA® gel creates a natural teardrop silhouette by responding to gravity, just like natural breast tissue.
Motiva SmoothSilk® Round: Enhanced Upper Pole, Consistent Shape
Motiva SmoothSilk® Round features ProgressiveGel PLUS®, which provides enhanced upper pole fullness and a consistent round profile whether the patient is upright or lying down. The round style suits patients who want defined upper-pole volume — a fuller appearance in the top portion of the breast — with the soft, natural feel and low capsular contracture risk that SilkSurface® technology provides.
Round implants are the most commonly placed implant style worldwide, representing approximately 80% of all breast augmentations. Motiva’s round option brings the same SilkSurface® shell technology and TrueMonobloc® unified construction to the most trusted implant geometry.
Projection Levels: Mini, Demi & Full
Both Motiva styles are available in three projection levels, allowing Dr. Rafizadeh to fine-tune the degree of forward projection based on each patient’s chest width, base diameter, existing tissue, and aesthetic goals:
The SilkSurface® Advantage: ~0.5% Capsular Contracture Rate
Clinical data shows Motiva implants carry a capsular contracture rate of approximately 0.5% — compared to 10–30% with many conventional smooth implants. This is the lowest published capsular contracture rate of any breast implant currently available, and it is directly attributable to SilkSurface® nanotechnology.
Motiva Technology: What Sets It Apart
Who Is a Good Candidate for Motiva in NJ?
Motiva implants are an excellent choice for a wide range of patients seeking breast augmentation in Morristown, Summit, Chatham, Short Hills, Livingston, Madison, and across Northern New Jersey. They are particularly well-suited for:
- Patients who want the most natural result possible — Ergonomix® adapts to body position the way natural tissue does, making it ideal for patients with limited existing breast tissue where implant-dependence is a concern
- Patients with a history of capsular contracture — The SilkSurface® nano-texture’s ~0.5% CC rate makes Motiva the recommended choice for revision patients or anyone with elevated CC risk
- Patients seeking the latest technology — Motiva’s 14+ year international track record combined with U.S. FDA approval offers proven safety with cutting-edge engineering
- Patients who want RFID implant tracking — The Qid® chip provides lifetime electronic verification of implant details at any future medical appointment
Silicone gel implants including all Motiva styles are FDA-approved for cosmetic breast augmentation in women 22 and older. Motiva implants are not yet FDA-approved for breast reconstruction in the U.S., where they remain under clinical investigation.
Why Choose Dr. Rafizadeh for Motiva in NJ?
Dr. Rafizadeh has 40+ years of breast surgery experience in Morristown, New Jersey — one of the most extensive track records in the state. He has performed breast augmentation, reduction, lift, and reconstruction since 1984, and offers Motiva as part of his commitment to staying current with the best available implant technology.
Because he offers Motiva, Allergan, and Mentor, Dr. Rafizadeh selects the implant brand that is genuinely best suited to each patient’s anatomy — not the one that is available by default. His recommendation is always based on your chest measurements, tissue characteristics, skin quality, and aesthetic goals, not on brand preference.
He evaluates patients from across Northern New Jersey — Morristown, Summit, Chatham, Short Hills, Livingston, Madison, Florham Park, and the greater tri-state area — and performs all augmentation procedures at Morristown Medical Center or Morristown Ambulatory Surgery Center. Manhattan and New York City patients reach the office in about 45 minutes via NJ Transit's Midtown Direct line (Morristown station to NY Penn), trading Manhattan pricing and wait times for the same board-certified, Motiva-experienced care; see our out-of-town guide for tri-state travel coordination.
Related Reading
- Breast Augmentation Overview — Motiva, Allergan, and Mentor compared; placement options, recovery, and more
- Silicone vs. Saline Implants — which implant type is right for you
- Implant Placement: Under vs. Over Muscle — how placement affects CC risk, appearance, and recovery
- Capsular Contracture: Signs, Prevention & Treatment in NJ — what causes it and how Motiva’s SilkSurface addresses it
- How Long Do Breast Implants Last? — longevity and replacement data for Motiva, Allergan, and Mentor