Preservé Breast Augmentation® is a less invasive augmentation systemdeveloped with the implant manufacturer Motiva. It uses purpose-builtinstruments to create the implant pocket with as little tissuedisruption as possible, placing a Motiva Ergonomix2 implant above themuscle through a small incision using a no-touch technique.

Because the implant sits above the muscle, the chest muscle is not cut,and the technique aims to preserve the breast's natural tissue, supportligaments, and nerve sensation. Less disruption is intended to mean asmaller scar, less swelling and discomfort, and a faster, morecomfortable recovery than traditional augmentation. Many patients canhave the procedure without general anesthesia.

Preservé is a specific surgical approach tied to the Motiva implantsystem rather than a different implant material. It is designed for anatural, subtle enhancement, often around one to two cup sizes. Itremains surgery performed in an accredited setting, results vary, and itis not suitable for everyone.

What it can improve

• Breast volume for patients seeking a subtle, natural enhancement
• Volume loss after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change
• Upper-pole fullness and overall proportion
• A soft, natural feel and movement, with the implant above the muscle
• The recovery experience, with a smaller incision and reduced tissuetrauma

It does not lift significantly sagging breasts, which may need a breastlift, and it is designed for subtle enhancement rather than a very largesize increase. It does not improve skin quality or stretch marks.

• Procedure time: Often under 1 hour
• Anesthesia: Often local anesthesia with sedation, generalanesthesia usually avoided
• Clinic stay: Same-day discharge
• Recovery: Often around 1 week, typically faster thantraditional augmentation
• Exercise: Strenuous activity and chest training avoidedfor 4--6 weeks
• Final result: Settles over 2--3 months as swelling resolves

Price

Determined after consultation

Before the procedure

You will receive individualized instructions covering medication,supplements, smoking, alcohol, fasting, and any required tests. Implantsize and your suitability for the Preservé approach are planned togetherat consultation, since the technique suits some anatomies and goalsbetter than others.

During the procedure

The procedure is performed in an accredited surgical setting, oftenwithout general anesthesia. Purpose-built instruments create the pocketabove the muscle with minimal tissue disruption, and a Motiva Ergonomix2implant is placed through a small incision using a no-touch technique,with attention to symmetry and natural drape.

After the procedure

Mild swelling, tightness, and tenderness are normal and ease over thefirst days to weeks, and many patients describe a quicker, morecomfortable recovery than expected. A support bra is worn as advised,light walking is encouraged early, and chest exercise is reintroducedgradually at follow-up.

Results: what it can and cannot achieve

A fuller, soft, natural-looking breast is achievable, usually as asubtle increase of around one to two cup sizes. The technique cannotguarantee a specific cup size, cannot lift heavy sagging, is notdesigned for very large augmentation, and cannot remove the future needto address the implant, since implants do not last a lifetime. Finalshape settles over a few months.

Possible risks and complications

Breast augmentation is generally safe in experienced hands, but allsurgery carries risks. Possible risks include:

• Bleeding or hematoma
• Infection
• Changes in nipple or skin sensation
• Capsular contracture (firmness around the implant)
• Implant rippling, malposition, or rotation
• Asymmetry or unsatisfactory shape
• Implant rupture over time and the need for future surgery
• Visible scarring

Smoking and impaired circulation raise the risk of healing problems, sohonest assessment and smoking cessation are essential.

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