Dr. Enherya: Be careful of counterfeit goods, don't let yourself spend money and get hurt.
With the rise of the cosmetic surgery trend, undergoing surgery to enhance beauty is no longer a rare occurrence. However, in response to the increasing demand from the public, medical beauty clinics have been continuously established, leading to varying quality in services. Take the highly inquired material for breast augmentation, Motiva, as an example; the industry has begun to see counterfeit or gray market products. The unscrupulous practices of seeking cheap options severely impact the quality of post-operative results, making it necessary to exercise caution!
Since the Ministry of Health and Welfare officially approved the use of Motiva in March 2019, it has sparked a wave of breast augmentation trends with breast implants. Dr. You Ruqin, a plastic surgeon, stated that the Motiva breast augmentation does not require post-operative massage, and its nano-velvet surface reduces the rate of capsular contracture. It features a patented fluid gel that stands and drops like a water droplet, expands sideways when lying flat, resembling natural breasts, and is equipped with a micro Q chip, offering a complete ten-year warranty, with good post-operative results.
However, due to the increased inquiries about Motiva, unscrupulous businesses have begun to use chipless Motiva, gray market Motiva, and counterfeit Motiva in order to save costs. Therefore, doctors specifically remind breast augmentation patients that there are three ways to clearly distinguish the authenticity of Motiva.
Choose a factory-certified clinic
The list of clinics certified by Motiva is now fully available on the official website. After the doctors complete the technical exchange, the manufacturer will issue a certification certificate, which can be physically reviewed in the clinic.
Identify original genuine products
The outer box of Motiva (unopened packaging and seal) will have an anti-counterfeiting identification sticker and a Traditional Chinese label. Scratching off the anti-counterfeiting identification sticker allows you to scan the QR code to enter the genuine product identification system.
Fill out the warranty registration form
Authorized clinics will provide a 10-year warranty and a 5-year insurance for Motiva. Before the surgery, a warranty registration form will be filled out, along with product stickers, and after the surgery, one can log onto the website to check the warranty activation date.
Carefully select clinics and doctors for an extra layer of protection in cosmetic surgery safety.
Dr. Enherya from Enherya Plastic Surgery shared that he has encountered patients who had undergone Motiva breast augmentation surgeries elsewhere and came seeking correction for their breast shape. During the procedure, it was found that the breasts had severe capsular contracture, hard as stone, with insufficient space dissection, resulting in poor visual and tactile quality. After removing the implants, it was discovered that they had turned black and shriveled. Through the consultation, it was learned that the previous breast augmentation surgery was done abroad at a cost approximately three times lower than the market price, which completely does not conform to the principle of proportionality. (Don't understand 1/3?)
Doctors believe that failing breast augmentation due to trying to save money results in the cost of undergoing a second surgery to rectify the situation, which is both harmful and more expensive. Doctors emphasize that after undergoing the authentic Motiva breast augmentation surgery from the original manufacturer in Taiwan, the general reactions regarding appearance and feel are quite good, and there is no need for hospitalization or drainage balls post-surgery; most recipients of the surgery report positive feedback.
Motiva breast augmentation technology has a high threshold, and regular follow-up visits are required for maintenance after the surgery.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Su Yihsuan pointed out that the results of the Motiva procedure are natural, as the material of the implants has multiple patents and offers a 10-year warranty. The high technical threshold leads to relatively high surgical costs. Additionally, the surface of Motiva is similar to smooth jelly silicone and has good softness, which increases the likelihood of "post-operative lower breast edge droop." Therefore, it is necessary to follow medical advice and wear post-operative specialized medical-grade adjustment bras for about 1-3 months, and regularly return for follow-up visits to comprehensively track post-operative conditions for greater assurance.
Breast augmentation is a lifelong commitment, so it is essential to do sufficient research beforehand and carefully choose a professional and safe clinic and doctor to avoid complications caused by failed breast augmentation!