Are temporary breast sizers safe? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06274736
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using Motiva Sizers during breast augmentation or reconstruction is safe and works well. It included 133 women in Costa Rica, split into two groups: one where the sizer was used and one where it wasn't. Researchers compared complications, satisfaction, and reoperation rates over one year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Motiva Sizer (a temporary device used during surgery to help choose the right implant size)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that using Motiva Sizers during breast surgery is safe and helps improve patient and surgeon satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in one country, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It only compares outcomes, not a new treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Establishment Labs
Coyol, Alajuela Province, 20102, Costa Rica
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