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A Tissue-Sparing Approach to Breast Augmentation

Dr. Antony's work has always centered on respecting the breast's natural structure. Her background in advanced breast reconstruction taught her how much the inner tissues matter for shape, support, and sensation. At the Antony Institute of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, Preservé™ reflects that same philosophy.

What Is Preservé™ Breast Augmentation?

Preservé™ is a breast augmentation technique developed by Motiva®, a breast implant manufacturer. According to Motiva, it is designed to preserve natural breast tissue, nipple sensation, and the chest muscles compared with traditional augmentation.

Traditional augmentation creates a pocket for the implant by cutting through tissue. Preservé™ instead uses specialized instruments to gently separate tissue and create a precise space sized to your implant. The goal is to keep the breast's inner support structures intact.

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How the Preservé™ Technique Works

The procedure follows a few key steps:

  1. Precise measurements. Dr. Antony measures your breasts to plan an implant matched to your anatomy.
  2. A small incision. She makes a small incision in the fold beneath the breast.
  3. Gentle tunneling. A specialized instrument creates a narrow path without cutting through tissue.
  4. Pocket creation. A small inflatable balloon gently pushes tissue aside to form a pocket that matches your implant size.
  5. Implant placement. The implant is placed in the prepared pocket, above the chest muscle.

Benefits of Preservé™ Breast Augmentation

Preservé™ is designed to offer several advantages over traditional augmentation:

  • Preserves natural breast tissue and the breast's inner support structures
  • Designed to protect nipple sensation by avoiding unnecessary tissue cutting
  • Leaves the chest muscles intact rather than placing the implant beneath them
  • A smaller incision hidden in the natural fold beneath the breast
  • A precise, implant-matched pocket that helps hold the implant in position
  • Designed for a faster recovery compared with traditional augmentation

Individual results vary, and Dr. Antony will explain what you can realistically expect based on your anatomy.

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Are You a Candidate for Preservé™ Breast Augmentation?

According to Motiva, Preservé™ may be right for women considering a first-time breast augmentation, with or without a lift. You may be a good candidate if you:

  • Are having breast augmentation for the first time
  • Want a natural-looking size increase with a gentler surgical approach
  • Are at least 22 years old, the approved age for Motiva silicone implants in augmentation
  • Are in good health, are not pregnant or nursing, and do not smoke
  • Have realistic expectations about your results

Motiva lists Preservé™ for first-time augmentation only. If you already have implants, Dr. Antony may recommend breast implant exchange or breast revision instead.

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Why Choose Dr. Antony for Preservé™ Breast Augmentation in Cary?

A tissue-sparing technique works best in the hands of a surgeon with deep knowledge of breast anatomy. Dr. Anu Antony offers:

  • Board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons
  • More than 20 years of experience, with training at Stanford and Harvard
  • Advanced reconstructive expertise, including fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Academic leadership as an Associate Consulting Professor at Duke University Medical Center
  • An artist's eye, refined through fine arts training in Florence

Women across Cary, Raleigh, and the Triangle choose Dr. Antony for natural, proportionate results.

What to Expect With Preservé™ Breast Augmentation

Consultation and Cost

  • Dr. Antony reviews your goals and takes detailed breast measurements.
  • Together you choose an implant size and profile matched to your anatomy.
  • She confirms whether Preservé™ or another augmentation approach is the best fit.
  • Your quote reflects the implant, surgical time, anesthesia, and facility. Our team reviews financing options.

The Procedure

  • According to Motiva, Preservé™ is designed to be performed with minimal anesthesia.
  • Dr. Antony makes a small incision in the breast fold and prepares the implant pocket using the Preservé™ instruments.
  • She places the implant, checks symmetry, and closes the incision.
  • Most patients go home the same day.

Recovery and Results Timeline

  • The technique is designed for a quick recovery, though everyone heals differently.
  • Expect some soreness, tightness, and swelling for the first several days.
  • Wear your support bra as directed and avoid strenuous exercise until cleared.
  • Your implants settle into their final position over the following weeks to months.
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Alternatives and Related Breast Procedures

Depending on your goals, Dr. Antony may also discuss:

  • Traditional breast augmentation: Offers more implant placement options, including beneath the muscle.
  • Hybrid breast augmentation: Combines an implant with your own fat for softer contours.
  • Breast fat grafting: Adds modest volume with no implant.
  • Breast lift: Raises sagging breasts, alone or with augmentation.

Preservé™ Breast Augmentation FAQs

How is Preservé™ different from traditional breast augmentation?

Will my scar be noticeable?

Do breast implants last forever?

What are the risks of Preservé™ breast augmentation?

How is Preservé™ different from traditional breast augmentation?

Traditional augmentation creates the implant pocket by cutting through tissue. Preservé™ uses specialized instruments to gently separate tissue instead. The technique is designed to preserve breast tissue, nipple sensation, and the chest muscles.

Will my scar be noticeable?

Preservé™ uses a small incision in the fold beneath the breast. This area is typically well hidden by the natural breast shape and most bras and swimsuits. Scars continue to fade over the first year.

Do breast implants last forever?

No. Breast implants are not lifetime devices. The Aesthetic Society notes that silicone implants should be checked with ultrasound or MRI five years after placement and every two to three years after that.

What are the risks of Preservé™ breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is one of the most common and well-studied cosmetic procedures, and it is safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. According to Motiva's safety information, key risks of silicone implants include capsular contracture, infection, rupture, and the possible need for reoperation or removal. Dr. Antony reviews every risk with you in detail.

Schedule Your Preservé™ Breast Augmentation Consultation in Raleigh

If you want fuller breasts with an approach designed to respect your natural tissue, Dr. Anu Antony can help. She offers Preservé™ breast augmentation in Raleigh and Cary with careful, personalized planning. Schedule your consultation at the Antony Institute today.

This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Outcomes, risks, and suitability vary from patient to patient.

Preservé™ is a trademark of Motiva®. Motiva® is a registered trademark of Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. 

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