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Innovation Designed Around Your Anatomy

Modern breast enhancement should honor your natural anatomy while achieving beautiful, balanced results. The surgeons at Ascentist Plastic Surgery are committed to leading the way in surgical innovation, allowing patients to benefit from advanced techniques that prioritize tissue preservation, safety, and natural-looking outcomes. Preservé® is an exciting evolution in breast augmentation, designed to enhance your shape while preserving the integrity of your breast structures and supporting tissues.

What Is Preservé®?

Preservé® is an advanced breast augmentation technique designed to increase breast volume while protecting the breast’s natural anatomy whenever possible. Unlike traditional augmentation methods that may require greater tissue disruption, Preservé® uses specialized instruments and a refined surgical approach to create a precise implant pocket with minimal impact on surrounding structures.

The technique centers on tissue preservation. Instead of cutting through important support structures within the breast, the surgeon carefully navigates around them. This helps maintain the breast’s natural stability and may reduce disruption to nearby nerves and surrounding tissue.

During the procedure, the surgeon uses specialized instruments to:

  • Create a controlled pathway to the implant space
  • Gradually and precisely expand that space
  • Position the implant so it fits naturally within the breast anatomy

This carefully crafted pocket allows the implant to sit in a more natural position while limiting unnecessary trauma to surrounding tissues.

Preservé® procedures are often performed using advanced silicone implants designed to replicate better the look, feel, and movement of natural breast tissue. Best of all, these implants are engineered to adapt as the body changes position.

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Benefits of Preservé®

Preservé® breast augmentation offers several advantages compared to traditional augmentation techniques:

  • Natural-looking enhancement: Designed to work with your anatomy rather than alter it dramatically.
  • Preservation of breast structures: The technique focuses on maintaining internal breast support tissues and surrounding anatomy.
  • Potential for smaller incisions: Advanced implant delivery systems allow surgeons to use shorter incisions than many traditional approaches.
  • Reduced disruption of chest muscles: Preservé® is designed to avoid unnecessary muscle dissection when possible.
  • Natural movement and feel: Modern implants used with Preservé® are designed to adapt to body position and mimic natural breast behavior.
  • Potentially faster recovery: Minimally disruptive surgical approaches can sometimes shorten recovery time compared with traditional augmentation techniques.

Are You a Good Candidate for Preservé®?

Preservé® breast augmentation may be appropriate for healthy adults who meet the general medical guidelines for breast implant surgery. As with any cosmetic procedure, patient safety and overall health are key factors in determining candidacy.

You may be a good candidate if you:

  • Are in good overall physical health
  • Are at least 22 years old if considering silicone breast implants
  • Do not have active infections or untreated breast disease
  • Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Do not have untreated breast cancer or precancerous breast conditions
  • Are a non-smoker or willing to stop smoking before and after surgery
  • Can safely undergo anesthesia and surgery
  • Have realistic expectations about what breast augmentation can achieve

Patients should also understand that breast implants are not lifetime devices. Long-term monitoring and the possibility of future procedures are important considerations when choosing breast augmentation.

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Why Choose Ascentist Plastic Surgery?

Choosing where to have breast surgery is just as important as choosing the procedure itself. Breast procedures at our Kansas City practice are performed by Dr. Spencer Eagan and Dr. Heather Peña, board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Their work includes breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reconstruction, and complex breast procedures, allowing them to approach every surgery with a deep understanding of both aesthetics and anatomy.

Dr. Eagan has been recognized for his contributions to breast surgery research, including award-winning publications on augmentation-mastopexy techniques. Dr. Peña is known for her focus on restoring confidence through breast and body procedures and is actively involved in leadership and educational initiatives within the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Patients choose Ascentist Plastic Surgery for:

  • Board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in breast surgery
  • Experience with both cosmetic and reconstructive breast procedures
  • Advanced surgical techniques designed for natural-looking results
  • Personalized surgical planning based on your anatomy and goals
  • A collaborative consultation process focused on education and safety
  • A trusted plastic surgery practice serving Kansas City, Overland Park, and surrounding communities

What to Expect Before, During, and After

Consultation

During this appointment, your Ascentist surgeon will:

  • Evaluate your breast anatomy and skin elasticity
  • Discuss your aesthetic goals and preferences
  • Review implant options and surgical techniques
  • Explain potential risks and benefits
  • Develop a personalized surgical plan

The cost of Preservé® varies depending on implant choice, surgical complexity, facility fees, and whether additional procedures—such as a breast lift—are performed. Financing options may also be available.

Procedure

Although each surgery is customized, a typical Preservé® procedure is as follows:

  1. Your surgeon evaluates breast dimensions and anatomy to determine ideal implant size and placement
  2. A discreet incision is usually created in the natural crease beneath the breast
  3. Specialized instruments gently separate tissue layers to create a space for the implant while preserving surrounding structures
  4. A silicone implant is inserted into the newly created pocket and positioned to achieve natural contour and balance
    The incision is carefully closed to promote optimal healing and minimal visible scarring

Recovery and Results

First few days

  • Mild swelling and soreness
  • Light activity encouraged
  • Supportive bra worn

1–2 weeks

  • Most patients resume normal daily activities
  • Swelling gradually improves

4–6 weeks

  • Return to full exercise and physical activity

Several months

  • Final breast shape settles as tissues heal
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Subtypes of Preservé®

Preservé® may be used in different surgical scenarios depending on your needs:

  • Primary breast augmentation: Enhancing breast volume for patients who have never had breast implants.
  • Augmentation with mastopexy (breast lift): Combining breast augmentation with a lift to restore shape and position.

Alternative or Related Procedures

Breast Augmentation Designed for Discerning Patients

Preservé® represents a new generation of breast augmentation for patients seeking refined, modern breast enhancement.

If you’re curious whether Preservé® may be the right approach for you, the best place to start is with a personalized consultation. At Ascentist Plastic Surgery, our team takes the time to understand your goals, evaluate your anatomy, and guide you through your options so you can make a confident, informed decision.

We’re here to help you look and feel your best. Schedule your consultation with Ascentist Plastic Surgery today.

Preservé® Breast Augmentation FAQ

Is Preservé® breast augmentation available in the United States?

How is Preservé® different from “scarless” breast augmentation?

Can Preservé® help prevent implant malposition or “bottoming out”?

Does Preservé® affect future breast imaging or cancer screening?

Are there long-term health monitoring recommendations for breast implants?

Can Preservé® be used for revision breast augmentation?

Is Preservé® breast augmentation available in the United States?

Preservé® techniques are part of a newer generation of breast augmentation approaches that incorporate specialized surgical tools and tissue-preserving methods. Availability can vary by surgeon training, implant technology, and regulatory approvals in different markets. Your surgeon can explain which devices and techniques are currently approved and appropriate for your procedure in the United States.

How is Preservé® different from “scarless” breast augmentation?

The term “scarless breast augmentation” is often used in marketing, but all breast implant procedures require a small incision. Preservé® focuses on minimizing tissue disruption and using smaller, carefully placed incisions to help scars heal discreetly while maintaining structural support within the breast.

Can Preservé® help prevent implant malposition or “bottoming out”?

One goal of tissue-preserving surgical techniques is to maintain the breast’s internal support structures. These structures help stabilize the implant and support long-term positioning. Proper implant selection, surgical technique, and post-operative care all play important roles in maintaining implant position over time.

Does Preservé® affect future breast imaging or cancer screening?

Patients with breast implants can still undergo routine breast cancer screening. Radiologists use specialized imaging techniques to visualize breast tissue around implants. Regular screening remains important for breast health regardless of whether implants are present.

Are there long-term health monitoring recommendations for breast implants?

Health organizations recommend that patients with silicone implants undergo periodic imaging to monitor implant integrity. The FDA recommends imaging, such as MRI or ultrasound, beginning several years after surgery and continuing at intervals thereafter.

Can Preservé® be used for revision breast augmentation?

Some patients who already have implants may be candidates for revision procedures that improve implant position, replace older implants, or adjust breast shape. Whether a tissue-preserving approach can be used depends on factors such as scar tissue, implant pocket condition, and overall breast anatomy.

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