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Preservé vs Traditional Breast Augmentation: What’s Actually Different By Dr. Troy Pittman, MD, FACS, board-certified plastic surgeon, Somenek + Pittman, MD, Washington, DC. The core difference between Preservé and traditional breast augmentation is how the implant pocket is made. Traditional augmentation cuts a pocket with a scalpel or cautery, often beneath part of the chest muscle and usually under general anesthesia. Preservé opens a pocket above the muscle with atraumatic instruments and a balloon, through a smaller incision, using a modest Motiva Ergonomix implant, and is typically performed under local anesthesia with light sedation. Both are legitimate operations. The right one depends on […]

For many women considering breast augmentation, the excitement of enhancing their figure is tempered by concern about potential complications. Headlines about capsular contracture, implant rupture or rare lymphomas can make the decision feel daunting. At Somenek+Pittman, we believe in empowering our patients with transparent information and offering surgical solutions that minimize risk while delivering the most natural results. Our Preservation Breast Augmentation technique is designed to protect your natural tissue, employ advanced notouch insertion and use nextgeneration Motiva implants. In this article we demystify the most common complications, explain what causes them, and show how preservation surgery lowers those risks. Understanding […]