Motiva® Implants: The Preservé™ Method
Patients who choose Motiva® breast implants benefit from the wide range of shapes and sizes available, allowing for precise customization that fits each individual’s body type, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. In this way, Motiva® is being increasingly utilized for “ballerina breast augmentation” or “yoga breast augmentation, ” which emphasizes a full yet natural-looking enhancement for athletic, petite, or more lithe body types.
Whether a patient is looking for a subtle enhancement or a more noticeable transformation, Motiva® implants combined with the Preservé™ technique offer the versatility to achieve these results while maintaining a harmonious balance with the rest of the body. Motiva® implants are also appealing due to their ability to mimic the way natural breast tissue responds to movement and touch, creating results that are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
Dr. Garlick — A Specialist in the Preservé™ Technique
Preservé™ is a low-impact and minimally invasive breast augmentation technique performed by only a handful of plastic surgeons with specialized training in the procedure. The Preservé™ method is designed to optimize placement of Motiva® implants while minimizing trauma to the surrounding tissues. This approach allows for gentler handling of the implant and breast tissue, which can contribute to a smoother recovery, reduced risk of complications and rippling, and longer-lasting results. For patients, this means they benefit not only from the advanced technology of Motiva® , but also from the precision and care of a technique that enhances safety and outcomes.
As one of only 36 surgeons in the country trained in Preservé™ breast augmentation, Dr. Garlick traveled to Brazil to gain hands-on experience under the world-renowned surgeons who pioneered the technique. By undergoing this specialized training abroad, Dr. Garlick demonstrates his dedication to staying at the forefront of aesthetic surgery. His mastery of the Preservé™ method ensures patients receive the highest level of expertise and access to one of the most advanced forms of breast augmentation available.
How is the Breast Lift with Implants Procedure Performed?
During a breast lift with implants, the “breast lift” portion of the procedure is generally performed before implant placement. For certain patients, the best results may be achieved when the procedure is completed in different stages rather than the same surgery — this depends on the unique details of each person’s treatment plan. In general, Dr. Garlick will remove excess tissue causing an elongated look and reshape the breasts. Saline or silicone breast implants will then be positioned under or over the pectoral muscles, providing more voluminous and youthful breast contours.
Recovery after breast augmentation-mastopexy typically requires one to two weeks of downtime before patients can return to work again. This depends on the nature of your job, but many individuals return to non-strenuous office work relatively quickly. Swelling, bruising, aching, and tenderness should all resolve on their own as you continue to heal, but over-the-counter medications are usually enough to manage any discomfort. We encourage patients to wear their surgical garments for the amount of time instructed by Dr. Garlick to minimize swelling and help facilitate their new breast contours.