A less invasive breast augmentation with Motiva Implants.
What’s different about Preservé™?
- Smaller incisions
- Lighter implants
- Quicker Recovery
- Specialized Technology
- Twilight anesthesia
Meet Preservé™ (pronounced “Pres-er-vay”), a modern approach to breast augmentation.
What if you could have breast augmentation in the morning and return to normal activities by the evening?
Preservé™ is a specialized breast augmentation technique that uses smaller scars, smaller implants, and can be performed under twilight anesthesia. That’s right, you don’t have to go to sleep for surgery to have breast implants and they can be placed through an incision the size of a quarter.
Smaller incisions
Breast implants are placed through a 2.5- 3cm incision hidden in the bra line. The scar is strategically placed in the bra-line (where the eye is used to seeing a shadow) to keep it discreet.
Lighter implants
Maximal preservation of your natural anatomy, selective placement of implants and specialized technology allows us to use even smaller implants to achieve the look you want. This means carrying around less weight to achieve your desired outcome.
Quicker Recovery
Less invasive breast augmentation techniques mean quicker recovery with minimal discomfort. Because this technique involves moving the breast tissue rather than cutting, there is less discomfort and almost immediate return to everyday life.
Specialized technology
Preservé™ breast augmentation borrows concepts from our traditional techniques but brings you a more modern, less invasive approach using specialized tools and technology.
Twilight Anesthesia
Preservé™ Breast Augmentation can be performed under twilight anesthesia. This means you don’t have to go all the way to sleep for surgery. Avoiding the need for general anesthesia means no need for breathing tubes and less grogginess after surgery.
Who is a good candidate for Preservé™ Breast Augmentation?
Preservé™ is an excellent option for women desiring smaller implants, smaller incisions, minimal downtime, and the most natural-looking results. In the era of women seeking undetectable plastic surgery results and idealizing the “ballerina breast”, it also offers the possibility of small implants to women with all frames due to our selective ability to place the implant using ‘nesting’ techniques. Preservé™ Breast Augmentation maximally maintains your body’s natural anatomy to maintaining nipple sensation and breast function (breastfeeding).
Does Preservé™ Breast Augmentation require special implants?
Yes, Preservé™ Breast Augmentation uses Motiva Ergonomix Implants. Ergonomix Implants are designed to maximize natural shape and feel after breast enhancement. They take on a tear-drop shape in the standing position to mimic the shape of a natural breast. These implants are designed to move along with your body to avoid a ‘stuck on’ appearance and can be used to achieve a nearly undetectable result.
Is Preservé™ Breast Augmentation safe?
Yes. Preservé™ Breast Augmentation uses Motiva Ergonomix Implants, designed by Establishement Labs, a women’s health company. There implants have the highest safety profile and are designed with biocompatibility in mind.
How small is the scar used to place breast implants using less invasive techniques?
Implants are placed through a 2.5- 3cm incision hidden in the bra line. Smaller incisions can be used for smaller implant choices.
Can Preservé™ Breast Augmentation be performed through the nipple or armpit incision?
No. Preservé™ Breast Augmentation is a specially designed technique used to place implants through a smaller-than-ever incision tucked into the braline (underneath the breast).
I am interested in breast augmentation, but don’t want to ‘feel larger’. Will I have to buy a new wardrobe after Preserve breast augmentation?
Not necessarily. Many women choose Preservé™ Breast Augmentation for more subtle, “one-cup-up” style breast enhancements. It can also be used for women interested in going up more than one cup size, but it is uniquely designed to meet the needs of women seeking more subtle volume changes.
Are the implants place over the muscle (OTM), below the muscle (UTM) or half under the muscle (like Kylie Jenner) for the Preservé™ technique?
Breast implants are strategically placed over the muscle for Preservé™ Breast Augmentation. This allows for quicker recovery and more immediate results (goodbye months of waiting to have your “under the muscle” or “half-under-the muscle” implants settle).
If I want the most natural- looking results, shouldn’t I choose under the muscle implants (UTM)?
Using Preservé™ Breast Augmentation techniques combined with the natural, tear drop shape design of the Motiva Ergonomix Implants we can achieve even more natural- looking results than possible with our traditional under the muscle and half under the muscle approaches. Surgeons used to have to place implants below the muscle to make up for some deficiencies in breast implant technology.
With improvements in technology that prevent rippling, avoid the circular “stuck on’ appearance, and nearly eliminate the risk of capsular contracture, we can now place implants over the muscle and confidently achieve even more natural-looking results than ever before and minimize downtime.
Can Preservé™ Breast Augmentation be combined with fat transfer?
Yes. Preservation Breast Augmentation can be combined with fat transfer for women who want to further customize their cleavage and soften the look of aesthetic lines.
What is the downtime after breast augmentation using this minimally invasive technique?
Surgery can be performed in the morning, and you’ll be permitted to resume activities of daily living by the same evening.
When can I return to exercise after breast augmentation using Preservé™?
Exercise can resume a week after surgery.
What is light sedation?
Light sedation ensures you won’t feel discomfort during surgery. This is twighligh anesthesia for maximally comfort without the need for breathing tubes and general anesthesia.
Can Preservé™ be performed under general anesthesia?
Yes, for patients who prefer to go all the way to sleep for surgery, Preservé™ can also be done under general anesthesia.
Can the implants be smaller for Preservé™?
Yes. The breast implants used to get the look you want can be smaller for Preservé™ than traditional breast augmentation techniques. This means you can carry around less weight for the look you want with Preservé™ techniques.
Can Motiva Round Implants be used for Preservé™?
No. Preservé™ is a procedure specifically designed to use Motiva Ergonomix implants, which have the unique properties required to allow the implants to be squeezed through smaller incisions.
What are the smallest implants available for minimally invasive breast augmentation techniques?
The smallest implants available for Preservé™ are 150 cc Motiva Mini Implants.
What are the largest implants available for Preservé™ Breast Augmentation?
The largest implants available for Preservé™ Breast Augmentation are 315 cc Motiva Full Profile Implants.
Can all profiles of implants be used for the Preservé™ Breast Augmentation technique?
Yes. Motiva Mini, Demi and Full Profile implants can all be used for Preservé™ Breast Augmentation.
How do I know what implant is the right size for me?
The first step is to clearly communicate your goals. Language can be confusing, and photos make sure we are speaking the same language. Joining us for an in-person sizing appointment, where we’ll take specialized measurements of your frame and review photos of your goals is the best way to ensure we achieve your aesthetic vision.
Can all plastic surgeons perform Preservé™ Breast Augmentation?
No. Dr. Anna Steve is one of a select group of surgeons currently trained in the specialized techniques used to perform Preservé™ Breast Augmentation in the United States.
If Preservé™ Breast Augmentation sounds like it might be right for you, connect with our team via email at info@neinsteinplasticsurgery.com or phone at 212- 249- 0949.
