What is a Preservé Breast Augmentation?
Preservé is a minimally-invasive breast augmentation technique designed to Preservé natural breast tissue and function while providing beautiful, natural shape.
Preservé is a breast enhancement technique that creates a precise pocket for an implant while preserving the natural support structures of the breast. It uses a balloon to gently spread tissue to create space for an implant placed over the muscle. By maintaining support structures of the breast this technique can result in enhanced implant stability over time. Preservé offers the combination of an elegant, minimally invasive approach paired with rapid recovery and low downtime.
Benefits of Preservé
- Natural look and feel
- Less tissue disruption
- Potential for less anesthesia
- Breast stability
- Shorter recovery
- Return to activity in two weeks
How is Preservé different from a traditional augmentation?
Both traditional augmentation and Preservé add volume to the breasts with implants. The difference is in how the pocket is made and how much of your natural breast tissue and support structures are maintained. Traditional augmentation uses heat to dissect the tissue to create a pocket. Preservé uses a balloon to gently spread the tissues, minimizing tissue dissection and inflammation. Preservé also maintains the circummammary ligament, which can offer more durable implant support and increase longevity of results. Because there is less tissue disruption, Preservé is typically performed under light sedation.
Who is a good candidate for Preservé?
Preservé is designed for the modern woman seeking natural-looking breast enhancement with a less invasive approach and minimal disruption to her daily life.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Desire a natural-looking result that complements your body frame
- Are in good overall health and do not smoke (or are willing to stop before and after surgery)
- Want a small to moderate increase in breast size
- Prefer a tissue-preserving, less invasive surgical approach
- Have realistic expectations about your results and recovery
The best way to determine if Preservé is right for you is through a personalized consultation, where your surgeon will discuss your goals, anatomy, and treatment options to create a plan tailored to your needs.
Where are the incisions?
There is a small incision in the fold under each breast.
Can Preservé be combined with other procedures?
Yes, Preservé can be combined with a breast lift as well as other options such as a mommy makeover or abdominoplasty.
How are implants sized?
At the time of your consultation, we will take a full set of breast measurements and photos. In combination with your goals, we help you size for implants that suit your frame and fit your tissues. Bringing goal photos to your consult is helpful. We also have patients try on small-volume shaped sizers to get a good sense of how different volumes feel to you.
Do I need to have general anesthesia for Preservé?
We offer a range of anesthesia options for Preservé, with light sedation the most typical option. All patients receive local numbing medication which provides comfort both during and after the procedure. Some patients prefer full sedation while others prefer lighter sedation, which is customized to your comfort level.
What is recovery like after Preservé?
Patients are cleared to resume all activity and lifting at 2 weeks and swimming after 4 weeks.
When can I return to work?
We recommend you take at least one day after surgery off from work and wait 2 weeks before returning to physical activity
