05/22/2026
Before and after… of breast implant technology.
Implants from the 1980s had thinner shells and looser silicone, so when they ruptured, gel could escape into the capsule and surrounding tissue, triggering inflammation, scarring, and hard capsular contracture.
Modern cohesive‑gel implants (like Motiva) are designed with stronger shells and form‑stable gel so the implant behaves more like a single unit and is much less likely to leak if compromised.
In this video you’re seeing that contrast in real life: a dense, contracted capsule around an old ruptured implant vs. a Motiva implant —soft, stable, and engineered for better safety and longevity.
If you’ve had your implants for 15–20+ years, or you’re noticing new firmness, shape change, or discomfort, it’s a good time to get them checked. At that point you generally have two main options:
* Remove the implants and capsule only, or
* Remove them and replace with a new, modern implant in the same surgery, depending on your goals and breast tissue.
If you’re worried about rupture or capsular contracture, send me a DM or use the link in my bio to schedule a consultation—we’ll review your implants, talk about imaging if needed, and decide together whether removal alone or removal with a new implant is the better fit for you right now.
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