[Gangnam Bongbong Plastic Surgery]
Hybrid Breast Augmentation Using Motiva
What Are the Expected Effects?

Recently, many people considering breast augmentation have tended to want not just a larger breast size, but a more three-dimensional result that also takes into account a more natural curve, flexibility in movement, and softness of touch. In response to these changing needs, surgical techniques in the plastic surgery field are rapidly evolving.

In the past, most procedures were simple surgeries that inserted silicone implants to achieve a certain shape and volume. But as more people now demand finer details beyond that, the method known as “hybrid breast augmentation,” which combines implant insertion with autologous fat grafting, has been attracting attention. In particular, the introduction of the implant called “Motiva” has further raised the level of completeness in hybrid procedures.

Hybrid breast augmentation refers to a surgical method that combines silicone implants with autologous fat grafting in order to improve subtle volume deficiencies or unnatural borders that cannot be corrected by implant insertion alone, creating a more natural and softer result.
The first key element in this kind of hybrid procedure is the choice of implant, and one of the most notable products is Motiva.

Compared with conventional implants, Motiva is much softer and more flexible, and its gel has a natural spreading characteristic that follows movement. For that reason, it is highly regarded for maintaining a natural breast line not only in a static state but also in everyday life when the body is moving.
In particular, the Motiva implant in the “TrueFix (Ergonomix)” form, designed to match a woman’s body structure and movements, gives the feeling of being one’s own tissue even when lying down, sitting, walking, or running, which is why its use in hybrid procedures is increasing further.

Another key part of the hybrid method is autologous fat grafting. This process involves collecting fat from areas such as the patient’s abdomen, thighs, or flanks, refining it, and then injecting it into the upper breast, the inner border, or fine spaces that are difficult to fill with an implant.
This helps smoothly connect any sense of mismatch at the implant border or abrupt differences in volume, and it plays a role in naturally refining the overall breast contour. It is especially effective for patients with thin skin or insufficient breast tissue. In addition, because it uses the patient’s own fat, it does not create a foreign-body sensation, and as it becomes established as part of the body’s own tissue over time, it also offers the advantage of improved durability and stability of the surgical result.

Hybrid augmentation also makes it possible to precisely adjust not only volume, but also breast balance, correction of asymmetry between the two sides, and the softness of the curve that runs from below the collarbone. So unlike the past desire for simply “large, round breasts,” this method is now regarded as a way to provide more satisfying results for people who want breasts that feel “just like my own body.”

In this way, hybrid breast augmentation is a precise surgical method that compensates for the subtle lines and feel that cannot be satisfied by implants alone, and by using Motiva implants, the possibility of achieving an even more ideal breast result has increased.
It is especially suitable for the needs of modern women who value natural movement, soft touch, and harmonious contours, and it can be a very effective option for those who want breasts that feel comfortable and natural without any sense of artificiality after surgery.

Of course, hybrid surgery requires more know-how and experience than general breast augmentation, so a careful approach is needed from implant selection to fat harvesting and injection. For this reason, it is important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with hybrid procedures and to make a plan accordingly.
In addition, strict management after surgery should also be carried out to maintain the results over the long term, including avoiding smoking, preventing sudden weight gain, and performing regular massage. To increase the fat graft survival rate, it may also be helpful to use the hospital’s post-treatment programs, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound care.

For those who want to satisfy both naturalness and beauty at the same time, hybrid breast augmentation that combines Motiva implants with autologous fat is well worth considering. Rather than simply increasing size without direction, we recommend setting the surgical plan in a way that fits your body type and lifestyle.


