Preservé Breast Augmentation in Raleigh, North Carolina

You may be a candidate for Preservé breast augmentation if: 

• This is your primary (first) breast augmentation
• You’re seeking a subtle enhancement and natural result (think “yoga boobs” or “ballerina boobs”)
• Interested in a shorter recovery, preserving your natural breast tissue, and reducing inflammation and risks
• Have an active lifestyle
• Want to maintain the integrity of your chest muscles

Preservé Breast Augmentation Scars

Preserve breast augmentation scars are typically ~2.5cm and strategically placed out of sight in the inframammary fold (in the breast crease).

How is Preservé breast augmentation performed?

1. After numbing the area, your surgeon will create a tunnel in your breast with the Motiva Channel Separator. This provides access to the space where your breast implant will live without cutting the tissue.
2. Your surgeon will insert the Motiva Inflatable Balloon to create a pocket that matches the size of your breast implant.
3. Your Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix implant will be inserted using the insertion funnel.
4. The last step is closing the incision. Because Preservé typically does not require general anesthesia, patients are able to comfortably continue their day after the procedure.

How is Preservé different from a traditional breast augmentation?

Preservé is a breast augmentation technique that is new to the United States, but has been used in Europe and other parts of the world for years. The Preservé technique typically offers a shorter recovery, the choice to do the procedure “awake” or under light sedation, slightly smaller scars, and achieves the “yoga boobs” or “ballerina boobs” look. 

In the United States, the Preservé method is offered by only a handful of select board-certified plastic surgeons. These surgeons have completed exclusive and thorough training at Motiva’s headquarters in Costa Rica.

Preservé utilizes specialized tools like the Motiva Channel Separator, Motiva Inflatable Balloon, and advanced Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix silicone implants to place the implant with minimal disruption to the breasts’ natural structure.

Because the implants are placed over the muscle using a specialized device, the chest muscles remain intact, which reduces the recovery time in many cases. This strategic placement maintains the inner support structures of the natural breast for improved implant stability. 

Preservé uses Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® silicone implants with sizes ranging from 150cc to 315cc, making the ideal Preservé patient those looking for a subtle increase in volume (1-2 bra cup size increase). SmoothSilk Ergonomix implants are available in three profiles: mini, demi, and full. Your surgeon will guide you on your ideal profile based on your anatomy and goals.

Traditional breast augmentation is still an excellent, safe, and effective technique for placing implants. Traditional breast augmentation is great for those interested in a larger implant size and those who desire more flexibility in implant size, profile, brand, and placement. Learn more about the difference between Preservé and traditional to see what's right for you.

Can you get the Preservé method with a breast lift?

Yes! You can combine Preservé with a breast lift. Combining a lift with Preservé allows someone who would benefit from a lift to still have many of the benefits of a Preservé breast augmentation, such as an easier recovery, preserving natural breast tissue structures, and reduced risk of changes in sensation.

When a lift is done, general anesthesia is preferred to ensure maximum comfort. Your surgeon will guide you on whether Preservé with a lift is right for you based on your anatomy and goals.