Advanced Implant Options Personalized to Your Anatomy and Goals
At Luna Plastic Surgery in Johns Creek, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Patricia Yugueros offers several silicone implant options, including standard cohesive gel implants, gummy bear implants, and Motiva breast implants. During your consultation, she evaluates your anatomy, desired outcome, and long-term priorities to help identify which option is the right fit for you.
What Are Silicone Breast Implants?
Silicone breast implants are FDA-approved devices made up of a silicone outer shell filled with a cohesive silicone gel. The gel is engineered to move and respond in a way that closely resembles the feel and behavior of natural breast tissue. This is one of the primary reasons silicone implants are among the most widely chosen options in cosmetic breast surgery today.
Because silicone implants are pre-filled before insertion, they require slightly larger incisions than saline implants, which are filled after placement. They are FDA-approved for breast augmentation in patients aged 22 and older.
Modern silicone implant technology has advanced considerably over the past two decades. Today’s options offer a range of formulations, shapes, and structural properties that give surgeons and patients meaningful flexibility in customizing results.
Silicone Implant Options at Luna Plastic Surgery
Dr. Yugueros works with three distinct silicone implant technologies, each with its own characteristics and clinical applications.
Standard Cohesive Gel Implants
Traditional silicone gel implants use a cohesive gel formulation that provides a soft, natural feel with smooth movement. They are available in a range of sizes, profiles, and shapes and remain one of the most widely used implant options in breast augmentation.
For many patients, standard cohesive gel implants offer an excellent combination of feel, versatility, and long-term shape retention.
Gummy Bear Implants
Gummy bear implants, also known as form-stable implants, are filled with a thicker, more highly cross-linked silicone gel than standard implants. This firmer consistency allows them to hold their shape more independently, which can be particularly useful for patients seeking a defined contour and a more structured result.
Gummy bear implants are projected at the lower pole and tapered toward the top, mimicking the natural slope of the breast. Because of their teardrop shape, precise placement is important. Rotation after surgery requires revision.
Motiva Breast Implants
Motiva implants represent a newer generation of silicone implant technology. They are designed with a proprietary progressive gel formulation that responds to movement and gravity in a way intended to closely replicate the natural behavior of breast tissue.
Each Motiva implant includes a unique QR code and RFID chip for product authentication and traceability, adding a meaningful layer of long-term safety and accountability. Motiva implants are available in round and ergonomic shapes and are known for their smooth surface and low complication profile.
During your consultation, Dr. Yugueros will discuss which implant type best supports your anatomy and goals. The right choice depends on factors including tissue coverage, desired shape, lifestyle, and the specific aesthetic outcome you are working toward.
Why Patients Choose Silicone Implants
Natural Feel
Silicone gel moves and compresses in a way that more closely resembles natural breast tissue than saline. This makes it the preferred choice for patients who want results that feel as realistic as possible.
Smoother Contours
Patients with limited natural breast tissue are more susceptible to visible implant edges or surface irregularity. Silicone implants, particularly when placed beneath the muscle, tend to produce smoother transitions and less visible rippling in these patients.
Implant-Specific Shape Options
The availability of round, teardrop, and ergonomic profiles across different silicone technologies gives Dr. Yugueros the flexibility to recommend an implant whose shape actively supports the patient’s proportional goals, not just their size preference.
Long-Term Durability
Modern cohesive gel formulations are designed to maintain structural integrity over time. Options like Motiva are engineered specifically for long-lasting shape retention and softness.
Silicone vs. Saline Implants
Both implant types are FDA-approved and capable of producing excellent breast augmentation results. The decision between them comes down to anatomy, age, and individual priorities.
Silicone implants are generally preferred for their softer feel and smoother contour. They perform particularly well in patients with thinner breast tissue. Because they are pre-filled, they require slightly larger incisions than saline implants and are only FDA-approved for patients aged 22 and older. Saline implants are available to patients as young as 18 and can be filled after placement through smaller incisions.
One important clinical distinction is rupture detection. A saline rupture typically becomes self-evident as the implant deflates. A silicone rupture may be silent. The gel often stays contained, making imaging necessary to identify the problem. Periodic MRI or ultrasound monitoring is generally recommended for patients with silicone implants to evaluate integrity over time.
Dr. Yugueros discusses both implant types thoroughly during consultations at Luna Plastic Surgery. She will provide you with a clear and honest assessment of which option best suits your goals and anatomy.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Silicone Implants?
Silicone implants are a strong fit for patients aged 22 or older who want results that feel and move as naturally as possible. They are also well-suited for patients interested in the expanded options that silicone technology offers, including gummy bear and Motiva implants.
Patients with limited natural tissue coverage who want smooth contours without visible surface irregularity tend to be particularly good candidates.
Good candidates are in overall good health, non-smokers or willing to stop before surgery, and have realistic expectations about breast augmentation outcomes and recovery. Patients should also be comfortable with the implant monitoring recommendations that accompany silicone implants over time.
During your consultation at Luna Plastic Surgery, Dr. Yugueros will assess your tissue characteristics, chest dimensions, and aesthetic goals before making a recommendation. Surgery is performed at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, a fully accredited facility where Dr. Yugueros currently serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery.
Silicone Breast Implant FAQs
What is the difference between gummy bear implants and standard silicone implants?
Gummy bear implants use a thicker, more form-stable silicone gel that holds its shape more independently than standard cohesive gel. This makes them a good option for patients seeking a defined, structured result, though their teardrop shape requires careful placement to avoid rotation.
What makes Motiva implants different from other silicone options?
Motiva implants use a proprietary progressive gel formulation designed to mimic the natural movement of breast tissue. They also include a built-in QR code and RFID chip for product traceability and authentication, and are known for their smooth surface, soft feel, and engineered long-term durability.
Do silicone implants require monitoring after surgery?
Yes. Because silicone ruptures can be silent and may not produce visible symptoms, the FDA recommends periodic MRI or ultrasound imaging to evaluate implant integrity over time. Dr. Yugueros will outline the appropriate monitoring schedule during your consultation.
Will silicone implants look natural?
For most patients, yes. Results are most natural-looking when the implant type, size, and profile are carefully matched to the patient's frame and tissue characteristics. Dr. Yugueros customizes every surgical plan with natural-looking, balanced proportions as the primary goal.
Are silicone breast implants safe?
Yes. FDA-approved silicone breast implants have been extensively studied and carry a well-documented safety record. Dr. Yugueros will walk you through the current safety data and address any questions you have during your consultation.
Dr. Yugueros’ Approach to Silicone Breast Implant Surgery
Dr. Patricia Yugueros is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Her surgical background spans both elite academic training and decades of hands-on clinical experience.
She completed her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she served as Chief Resident and also completed a fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery. Following her training, she served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine and Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
Dr. Yugueros founded Luna Plastic Surgery in Johns Creek in 2009 and has served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Emory Johns Creek Hospital since 2010. Her academic credentials include the prestigious Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award, recognition as Teacher of the Year at Emory University’s Division of Plastic Surgery, and awards from both the American College of Surgeons and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.
She has also contributed extensively to peer-reviewed publications and international academic presentations throughout her career.
For patients considering silicone implants, Dr. Yugueros evaluates not only which implant type fits the anatomy, but which specific silicone technology best supports the patient’s proportional goals, tissue characteristics, and long-term expectations. That level of specificity is what distinguishes a result that looks and feels natural from one that simply looks augmented.
As a fluent Spanish and English speaker, Dr. Yugueros also serves Atlanta’s diverse, Spanish-speaking community with the same level of personalized care and detailed communication that defines every patient experience at Luna Plastic Surgery.
View our before-and-after gallery to see real breast augmentation results achieved by Dr. Yugueros at Luna Plastic Surgery.
Schedule Your Silicone Breast Implant Consultation
If you are considering silicone breast implants in the Atlanta area, contact Luna Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Yugueros. We proudly serve patients from Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Suwanee, and throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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