A New Approach to Natural-Looking Results
At Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery, Dr. Susan MacLennan is proud to offer the Preservé® technique—an advanced, minimally invasive approach to breast augmentation using Motiva® implants that prioritizes your comfort, recovery, and natural-looking results.
What is the Preservé® Technique?
The Preservé® technique represents a paradigm shift in breast augmentation surgery. Unlike traditional methods, this innovative approach uses local anesthesia with sedation instead of general anesthesia, allowing for a more comfortable experience and faster recovery. The technique is specifically designed to work with Motiva® implants. These implants are highly cohesive, fifth-generation gel implants known for their safety profile and natural feel, creating beautiful, natural results with minimal tissue disruption.
What Makes the Preservé® Technique Different?
Local Anesthesia Option
While traditional breast augmentation typically requires general anesthesia, the Preservé® technique can be performed using local anesthesia with light sedation. You remain comfortable and relaxed without the need to be completely anesthetized, decreasing anesthesia-related risks and reducing recovery time. This makes the procedure an excellent option for patients who prefer to avoid general anesthesia. In some patients, we can even offer Preservé augmentation in the office procedure room without an IV.
Minimally Invasive Surgical Precision
Dr. MacLennan employs meticulous dissection methods that respect the natural tissue planes and minimize trauma to the breast. This tissue-preserving approach creates precise implant pockets with minimal anatomic disruption, resulting in less post-operative discomfort, minimal swelling, and a smoother recovery process compared to traditional techniques that may involve more extensive tissue manipulation.
Advanced Motiva® Implant Technology
The Preservé® technique is specifically designed for use with Motiva® implants, which feature advanced shell technology and highly cohesive gel that maintains shape while providing a natural feel. Motiva® implants offer cutting-edge safety features, including True Monobloc® shell technology, available Q Inside Safety Technology® for implant identification, and SmoothSilk® surface designed to minimize complications while maximizing natural aesthetics. This synergy between technique and implant technology optimizes both aesthetic outcomes and patient safety.
Faster, More Comfortable Recovery
Patients undergoing the Preservé® technique typically experience significantly less post-operative discomfort, reduced swelling, and minimal bruising compared to conventional approaches. The tissue-preserving nature of the procedure means your body can heal more efficiently, with many patients returning to light activities within days rather than weeks.
Natural-Looking Results with Reduced Risk
The refined surgical approach allows Dr. MacLennan to achieve optimal implant positioning and pocket creation, resulting in breasts that look and feel incredibly natural. The minimally invasive nature of this technique may also help reduce the risk of complications such as capsular contracture and implant malposition.
Why Choose the Preservé® Technique?
The Preservé® technique is an excellent choice for patients who:
- Prefer to avoid general anesthesia
- Want a minimally invasive breast augmentation option
- Desire a faster, more comfortable recovery
- Seek natural-looking, proportionate results with smaller implants
- Value advanced surgical techniques backed by innovation
A Note for Our Canadian Patients: The Preservé® technique is not currently available in Canada. Dr. MacLennan is pleased to offer this advanced option to patients traveling from Montreal and other areas of Canada seeking access to the latest innovations in breast augmentation.
Your Options for Breast Augmentation
At Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery, we understand that every patient has unique needs and preferences. The Preservé® technique is now available as an additional option alongside our traditional breast augmentation approaches. We will work closely with you to determine which technique is best suited to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. MacLennan
Discover if the Preservé® technique with Motiva® implants is right for you. During your consultation, we will discuss your goals, evaluate your anatomy, and recommend the best approach to help you achieve beautiful, natural-looking results.
Contact us today to learn more about the Preservé® technique and schedule your personalized consultation.
