PRESERVÉ® BREAST AUGMENTATION

A Preservé breast augmentation procedure using Motiva Ergonomix implants, performed under light sedation in a surgical setting, generally starts at approximately $15,000, with the final cost influenced by the complexity and extent of your unique needs. We believe in complete transparency, so during your consultation, Dr. Aycock’s team will provide a detailed quote and discuss all financial options, including our financing solutions, to ensure you feel confident moving forward.

It is highly safe. By avoiding general anesthesia and the use of a breathing tube, the Preservé technique significantly lowers standard surgical risks like post-op nausea, deep vein thrombosis, and groggy recoveries. Because it relies on ultra-gentle, blunt hydro-dissection rather than sharp cutting tools, internal trauma, bleeding and nerve damage are minimized, making it an exceptionally safe option for healthy, active patients seeking natural results under light sedation.

Traditional surgery often requires cutting or aggressively separating internal tissue layers to create space for an implant. The Preservé technique uses specialized, blunt instruments—like an inflatable balloon and channel separator—to gently glide between anatomical layers and push tissue aside without severing it. This leaves your chest muscles, protective pectoral fascia, delicate blood vessels, and natural nerve pathways entirely intact.

Yes. The Preservé protocol requires specialized clinical training and cannot be performed by just any surgeon. Dr. Aycock completed dedicated training to master the precise instrumentation and hydro-dissection methods required for this technique. Because it requires a meticulous hand to safely create the implant pocket without cutting tissue, it is only offered by a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons in Colorado.

No, and this restriction is actually a safety benefit. The Preservé technique is strictly engineered for subtle, proportional enhancements and exclusively utilizes lightweight Motiva Ergonomix implants under 300cc. Capping the volume ensures the implant fits perfectly within the naturally preserved pocket above the muscle, protecting your skin and native breast tissue from the stretching or thinning caused by heavy, oversized implants.

Motiva implants represent a significant leap in design. They feature an ultra-soft, highly cohesive gel that adapts dynamically to your movement—behaving like real breast tissue by holding a round shape when you stand and a soft slope when you lay down. Combined with a smooth, biocompatible shell surface, they are uniquely engineered to feel incredibly natural while minimizing common long-term capsule complications.

Most patients report significantly less pain compared to traditional surgery. Because the chest muscle is left entirely undisturbed and no internal tissue is cut, your body avoids the deep, intense soreness associated with under-the-muscle placement. Most women manage their minor post-op discomfort with mild, non-narcotic pain relievers and feel ready to comfortably move around almost immediately.

The first 48 hours are remarkably smooth. Because we use light twilight sedation instead of general anesthesia, you will wake up with a completely clear head and virtually no nausea. While you will feel some mild tightness and swelling across your chest, you will be up, walking comfortably at home, and dressing yourself without the heavy, incapacitated feeling that traditional surgery leaves behind.

If you have significant sagging or a dropped nipple position (ptosis), the Preservé technique alone will not correct it. This protocol is designed strictly to add volume and subtle fullness above the muscle. To lift stretched skin or reposition the breast tissue itself, a traditional breast lift (mastopexy) is required. Dr. Aycock can evaluate your anatomy to see if a lift is a better fit for your goals.

Historically, above-the-muscle placement carried a minor risk of visible edges. However, Preservé eliminates this by pairing the placement with advanced Motiva Ergonomix implants under 300cc. Because the implant volume is conservative and the cohesive gel mimics the fluid movement of real tissue, it blends seamlessly beneath your natural breast tissue, providing a smooth, soft silhouette without obvious edges.

Historically, older generations of smooth or textured implants placed above the muscle had higher contracture rates. The Preservé protocol completely re-engineers this risk by utilizing Motiva’s advanced, highly biocompatible shell technology alongside a strict, no-touch insertion sleeve. This meticulously clean technique and modern material design keep capsular contracture rates exceptionally low.

Yes. Traditional breast surgery typically requires a 4-to-5 cm crease incision to accommodate larger implants and standard surgical tools. Because the Preservé technique focuses on smaller volumes under 300cc and utilizes a specialized, streamlined insertion sleeve to guide the implant into place, the required incision is nearly cut in half—measuring just 2-to-3 cm for a much smaller, more discreet scar.

Generally, no. The Preservé technique relies entirely on pristine, undisturbed native tissue layers to safely perform the hydro-dissection and muscle-sparing pocket creation. If you have existing implants, scar tissue, or internal changes from a previous breast surgery, traditional revision techniques are required to safely navigate and correct the pocket.