Preservé Breast Augmentation
In Gainesville, FL
Breast augmentation continues to evolve, and preservation techniques reflect a more thoughtful, anatomy-first approach.
This minimally-invasive method focuses on enhancing volume while preserving the natural breast structure, supporting both appearance and long-term tissue integrity.
At North Florida Plastic Surgery, Dr. David Mateo offers Motiva Preservé Breast Augmentation as part of his commitment to personalized care. As one of the only providers offering this technique in the region, he brings advanced options to patients who want results that feel as natural as they look. Every plan is built around you, your anatomy, and your vision.
Advanced Technique: A minimally-invasive surgical technique designed to preserve breast tissue and structure
Implants: Motiva Ergomix implants are used for this technique
Surgery Time: Typically 30 min – 1.5 hours (if breast lift is also needed)
Downtime: This technique provides a rapid recovery with minimal downtime. Most patients resume activity within 24 hours.
Results: Natural look and feel with long-term support
A Motiva Preservé breast augmentation is an advanced surgical technique that enhances breast volume while maintaining as much of the natural breast structure as possible. Rather than disrupting key tissues, this method focuses on carefully placed implants that work with your existing anatomy. The Preservé technique employs special tools and technologies to achieve the desired results.
Using Motiva implants, the goal is to create a result that feels soft, balanced, and aligned with your body. Patients can choose from different implant sizes and profiles, but the focus stays consistent: protect what makes your breast natural while enhancing its shape.
Surgery is performed in our private, Quad-A accredited surgical center, where every detail is designed for safety, privacy, and comfort.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll be guided through each step so you feel prepared and at ease before going into surgery. The Preservé® procedure is designed to be performed through a less invasive* technique with minimal anesthesia, allowing you to have a fast post-procedure recovery.
Your surgeon will take specific measurements of your breast that will allow them to perform a less invasive technique and maximize your native breast tissue. This approach allows your surgeon to preserve the inner structures of the breast and use an implant tailored to your unique anatomy, designed to achieve your desired breast volume.
After numbing the area, your surgeon will create a small incision in the inframammary fold and use the Motiva® Channel Separator to create a tunnel without cutting the tissue. This provides access to the space where your breast implant will live.
Next, your surgeon will insert the Motiva® Inflatable Balloon to gradually push your tissue structures aside, creating a precise pocket that matches the size of your breast implant.
Finally, your implant will be inserted in the space that was created, preserving your natural breast tissue functionality, including nipple sensation and your chest muscles. Compared to traditional breast augmentation, once placement is complete, the incisions are closed with layered sutures to support healing and minimize tension on the skin. You’ll spend a short period in recovery under close supervision before returning home.
Preservé breast augmentation focuses on the breasts, improving volume, shape, and overall balance with the rest of the body.
One of the primary benefits of this approach is how it respects your natural anatomy. By preserving key structures, the result often feels softer and more integrated with your body. Motiva Preservé also offers an exceptional level of customization, from implant to technique details, allowing for subtle or more noticeable enhancement based on your goals.
The Preservé technique offers long-term support, designed with the future in mind to help maintain tissue integrity and a natural appearance as your body changes over time.
Good candidates are individuals looking to enhance breast volume while prioritizing a natural look and feel. This procedure is specifically for those seeking a primary breast augmentation or a primary breast augmentation with a lift. Please note that patients who have previously undergone breast augmentation are not candidates for this technique.
You should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about your results. During your consultation, Dr. David Mateo will walk through your goals and determine if this approach aligns with your anatomy and long-term preferences.
We consider the Motiva Preserve technique a "rapid recovery" breast augmentation. Recovery is much easier due to the minimally-invasive technique used during the procedure. Most patients return to normal daily activities within 24 hours.
Our team will provide clear guidance on movement, support garments, and follow-up care. The goal is to protect your results while allowing your body to heal comfortably and steadily.
Initial results are visible right away, though swelling will soften the final shape in the early weeks. As healing progresses, the implants settle, and the breasts take on a more natural look and feel.
Results are long-lasting, especially when supported by stable weight and lifestyle habits. The focus is not just on enhancement but on creating a result that continues to feel balanced and aligned with your body over time.
Dr. David Mateo approaches every breast procedure with a clear focus on customization. “Body By Mateo” means your results are built around your vision, not a preset formula.
Dr. David Mateo stays at the forefront of modern breast augmentation techniques in the region. Combined with a fully accredited in-office surgical center and a patient-first philosophy, your care stays private, precise, and centered on what matters most to you.
Dr. John W. Tyrone, founder of North Florida Plastic Surgery, is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his years of surgical experience and a longstanding reputation in the Gainesville community.
His commitment to patient safety and surgical excellence helped establish the foundation that the practice continues to build upon today.
Dr. David Mateo de Acosta is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his signature "Body by Mateo" breast and body contouring procedures.
Originally from Havana, Cuba, Dr. David Mateo’s diverse academic background and global surgical training have helped him become an intentional, efficient, and adaptive surgeon. Additionally, Dr. David Mateo is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to assist a diverse range of patients in achieving their beauty goals. Now serving patients across North Florida, Dr. David Mateo is an experienced plastic surgeon, dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.
The main difference is the focus on maintaining natural breast structures. This approach aims to minimize tissue disruption while still achieving meaningful volume enhancement.
Motiva implants are advanced breast implants designed for a soft, natural feel. They come in a range of shapes and sizes, allowing for a more customized result.
The goal of this technique is to create results that look and feel natural. Implant selection and placement are carefully planned to match your proportions.
Most patients return 24 hours after surgery.
Yes. In some cases, a lift may be recommended to improve position, shape, and volume. This will be discussed during your consultation.
