Motiva® Preservé Boston | Chestnut Hill, MA

Woman wearing a neutral bra, representing Motiva Preservé breast augmentation in Boston, MA. — Motiva® Preservé offers a less invasive option for patients seeking smaller, natural-looking breast augmentation.

Despite its continued reign as the most popular aesthetic surgical procedure in the world, there is a subset of women who have always felt that a traditional breast augmentation was not the right fit for them. The end result was simply too much volume. Yet these are patients who would still like a different size and shape to their breasts. Until recently, these women felt they simply had to settle for doing nothing. However, the Motiva® Preservé procedure provides patients who would like a smaller breast augmentation with a safe, effective option that has the additional benefits of being a less invasive procedure that is also performed under less anesthesia so the recovery may be faster.

Table of Contents

Breast Augmentation Consultation
Ideal Candidate for Motiva® Preservé
Benefits of Motiva® Preservé
Motiva® Preservé Procedure in Boston
Recovery Considerations with Motiva® Preservé
FAQ’s about Motiva® Preservé

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sean Doherty, is an expert in all areas of breast surgery. For almost 20 years, he has placed hundreds of implants in his Boston area patients, and performs both primary breast augmentation procedures and mastopexy augmentations. As a surgeon who prides himself on delivering safe, long-lasting and natural looking results, he is excited to be an early adopter of Motiva® Preservé. This is a procedure that fills the gap that has long existed in the treatment options available for women who want less volume than what was available with a traditional breast augmentation. As with any aesthetic procedure, the critical component to an excellent result is proper patient selection. An aesthetic procedure can only be effective if it is the correct one for your needs, individual anatomy, and desired outcome so scheduling an in-person consultation is highly recommended.

Breast Augmentation Consultation

During your meeting, Dr. Doherty will listen attentively to what it is that bothers you about your body contour. He will ask a lot of in-depth questions about your:

Medical history
Family history
Lifestyle
Whether or not you smoke
How your body recovered from any prior procedures, including non-surgical

Part of the goal with this series of questions is for him to get a more complete understanding of how your body recovers from trauma as everyone’s healing process is unique. He will also devote considerable time to reviewing photos of breasts that you like so that he has a clear understanding of the “look” that you are trying to achieve. Dr. Doherty will then conduct a physical exam to assess:

Native breast volume
Skin tone & texture
Quality of your skin & tissues
Degree of skin laxity, if any
Nipple position in relation to the inframammary fold
Chest contour & symmetry irregularities
Specific chest measurements

The latter includes the width at the base of your breast, often referred to as your breast footprint, as well as the vertical height of your breast. With all of this information, Dr. Doherty can then discuss whether or not the Motiva® Preservé could be right for you.

Ideal Candidate for Motiva® Preservé

The best candidate for the Motiva® Preservé breast augmentation procedure is any woman in:

Good overall health
Lower BMI
Smaller frame
Desires more subtle enhancement without a lot of upper pole fullness

As mentioned, this may be an ideal procedure for those women who have historically felt that a breast augmentation was not an option as the end “look” was simply too much for them. With Motiva® Preservé, you can get a boost in size and improve breast shape without overwhelming your smaller frame.

Benefits of Motiva® Preservé

In addition to providing women who desire a more subtle enhancement with a viable breast augmentation option, there are additional benefits to the Motiva® Preservé procedure. These include:

Less invasive
Preserves natural tissue & chest muscles
Less chance of implant malposition
Minimal scarring
Done under sedation or local anesthesia
Faster recovery
Reduced risk of damage to nerves & loss of nipple sensation

The Motiva® Preservé procedure utilizes a unique combination of a specialized, specific set of instruments that separate and stretch your native breast tissue, without cutting, to create the pocket for your implant as well as the implant itself. The Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® breast implant has a unique shell for enhanced biocompatibility.

Motiva® Preservé Procedure in Boston

The procedure is done in an accredited surgery center under sedation or local anesthesia. After numbing the treatment area, Dr. Doherty will make a small incision in the inframammary fold which is the natural crease that exists under your breast. This incision is smaller than the one in a traditional breast augmentation. Next, he will insert the Motiva® Channel Separator. This specialized device, along with the Motiva® Inflatable Balloon, separates your tissues, without actually cutting them, in order to create the pocket in which he will place your new implant. The advantage of this unique technique is not only a smaller incision and faster recovery, but it also preserves the natural functionality of your native breast tissue and nerves which lessens any chance of loss in nipple sensation.

I highly recommend Dr. Doherty for anyone needing surgery! Dr. Doherty’s kindness and warmth made me feel safe and cared for right away. He explained the entire procedure clearly and never made me feel rushed during any of my appointments. The clinic staff, Nurse Ashley, Andressa, and Emma, as well as the rest of Dr. Doherty’s team, were also incredibly welcoming, and the communication throughout my prep and recovery was top-notch. The surgery was a complete success, and the recovery was much smoother than I expected. My surgical outcome has been fantastic, and the follow-up care was excellent. I am so grateful to have had such a skilled and genuinely caring doctor. 10/10

5 stars
Bree

Recovery Considerations with Motiva® Preservé

Given the fact that most Motiva® Preservé procedures can be:

Performed under sedation or local anesthesia
Require a smaller incision
Maintains natural breast anatomy
Implant placed above the muscle

The recovery period is generally faster and less uncomfortable. Dr. Doherty likes all of his breast augmentation patients to be up and moving around immediately after surgery. It is important to get the blood flowing as it will help to reduce inflammation. However, he does want you to take it easy for the first 2 weeks so no intense exercise until he clears you to return to the gym. Most patients, however, are back to the rest of their normal routine within the first week. With this procedure, light exercise may begin 2 weeks after surgery. So, if you have always wanted just a little more “oomph” in your breasts, make a appointment to come in and discuss whether or not the Motiva® Preservé could be a nice option for delivering your desired result.

To find out more about a breast augmentation with Motiva® Preservé, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Sean Doherty at his Boston or Chestnut Hill office, contact us today or call (617) 450-0070 to schedule a consultation.

FAQ’s about Motiva® Preservé

Does Motiva® Preservé hurt?

Most breast augmentation patients describe the recovery as uncomfortable, not painful. Since the Motiva® Preservé technique is less invasive than a traditional breast augmentation, the recovery is even more mild and often faster.

Is a breast augmentation safe to do under local anesthesia?

Patient safety is always my priority. Since the Motiva® Preservé technique does not require me to actually cut your breast tissue or muscle, most patients are ideal candidates for having it safely done under sedation or local anesthesia. However, some patients are anxious about surgery and may feel more comfortable under general anesthesia. I go over all of these options with you in detail during your initial consultation.

Is Motiva® Preservé more expensive than traditional breast augmentation?

The cost of a breast augmentation with Motiva® Preservé is going to be slightly more expensive. Typically, you can expect the total bill to be about 20% more than a traditional breast augmentation. This is due to the specialized equipment and breast implant. Most patients, however, find that the cost is well worth the result.

Will my Motiva® Preservé results last forever?

I always tell patients to think of their breast implant as a long-lasting device, not a lifetime device. Having said that, smaller implants don’t tend to stretch the breast tissue as much as a larger implant so skin laxity later in life is less likely. Certain lifestyle choices such as keeping your weight steady, drinking enough water and not smoking will all help to preserve the health of your breast tissues. I strongly encourage all my breast augmentation patients to see me annually and to have an ultrasound or MRI every 5 years so that we can stay on top of your breast health. 12-15 years is the generalized lifespan for a breast implant.

How soon before a big event should I schedule Motiva® Preservé?

If you are getting your Motiva® Preservé procedure before a big event such as a major birthday, wedding or reunion, it’s imperative to give your body the time it needs to fully recovery. You are going to have some swelling after your procedure. This is the body’s natural healing process. So even though the recovery with this procedure is faster, I would still ideally recommend 6-8 weeks between surgery and your event.