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When considering breast augmentation, women often share a common goal: to achieve results that look and feel as natural as possible. With groundbreaking advances in aesthetic breast surgery and implant technology, it’s now more feasible than ever to enhance breast volume while maintaining soft, realistic curves. Board-certified and fellowship-trained Salt Lake City plastic surgeon Jared Garlick, MD offers some of the most innovative solutions available, including Motiva^® implants, and is one of only 36 surgeons in the country specially trained in the Preservé method — a minimally invasive approach designed to enhance the breasts with significantly reduced scarring and recovery time than older breast augmentation techniques.

Motiva^® Breast Implants

Motiva^® implants are among the most popular and advanced implant options in 2025. Known for their ability to achieve “ballerina breasts” or “yoga breasts” — an aesthetic complementary to a more petite, lithe, or athletic body frame — Motiva^® implants represent a new generation of implant technology, created with patient safety, comfort, and aesthetics in mind. They’re made from advanced silicone gel that is softer, more flexible, and designed to move naturally with the body. Unlike traditional implants, Motiva^® models adapt better to the chest wall and maintain a smooth, seamless look that closely mimics natural breast tissue. Women often opt for Motiva^® due to several advantages, including their ability to:

• Maintain upper breast pole fullness regardless of your position, providing a round shape and a youthful breast profile whether you’re upright or lying down
• Provide an elegant, teardrop-shaped slope to the breasts
• Remain cohesive and in place even while lying on your back

In addition to their realistic appearance, Motiva^® implants feature advanced surface technology that helps minimize complications such as capsular contracture. For women seeking results that are both natural in feel and beautiful in form, Motiva^® implants can be an excellent option.

Superior Results with the Preservé Method

Dr. Garlick is among only 36 surgeons in the U.S. trained in the Preservé technique.
Developed in Brazil, the Preservé method is a minimally invasive approach to placing breast implants that avoids cutting into the pectoral (chest) muscle while still retaining a natural look and avoiding implant rippling. While positioning implants above the muscle traditionally created the risk of seeing or feeling implant edges through the skin, the Preservé technique can place Motiva^® implants directly behind the breast tissue using smaller incisions and a special device designed to create space for the implant pocket. As a result, combining Motiva^® implants with the Preservé technique can offer:

• Smaller incisions and less scarring
• A faster healing period
• Less tissue trauma and swelling
• Reduced risk of animation deformity (unnatural look while flexing)

Dr. Garlick is one of only a handful of plastic surgeons who has traveled to Brazil for specialized training in Preservé, making him uniquely qualified to achieve harmonious and natural-looking breast augmentation results.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone implants remain one of the most popular options for breast augmentation, for good reason. Known for their soft, breast-like consistency, silicone implants provide a look and feel that is closer to natural breast tissue than traditional saline implants. Available in a variety of shapes and profiles, they can be customized to complement each patient’s body and aesthetic goals.

One of the biggest advantages of silicone implants is their versatility. Whether a patient desires subtle enhancement or more dramatic curves, silicone implants can be tailored to deliver the right level of volume while maintaining a natural appearance. Modern cohesive gel implants, sometimes referred to as “gummy bear implants,” further enhance safety and aesthetics by retaining the implant shape while still feeling soft and pliable.

Thanks to Dr. Garlick’s unparalleled training in achieving stunningly natural breast augmentation results with the Preservé technique, patients can enjoy their ideal breast contours without sacrificing an outcome that’s harmonious and complementary to your natural beauty. Contact our practice today for more information on natural-looking implant options or if you’re ready to book a consultation.