Is Preserve Breast augmentation Safe?

Preserve breast augmentation by Dr Sanjay is very safe. By using this technique of balloon expansion of pocket there is no disruption of tissue and therefore no risk of bleeding, tissue trauma and nerve injuries. It can be performed with only local anesthesia in most cases. Some patient may ask for IV sedation to help them relax.

What are the Safety and benefits of Preserve Breast augmentation?

• Minimal Invasive- Preserve breast augmentation is minimally invasive procedure with a very small incision less than 3 cm and insertion of implant using a funnel inserter. 
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• · No Hematoma risk- The balloon technique of pocket creation eliminates risk of bleeding and hematoma completely.
• · Early recovery- Since it is performed under local anaestheisa postoperative recovery is almost painless, patients go home the same day and back to work in few day’s time. However, strenuous work and exercise should be avoided for 2-3 weeks.
• · Minimal sensory changes- Since the nerves are preserved the risk of losing nipple sensation is minimal. There may be temporary alteration due to nerve stretching.
• · Normal Breast feeding – Since there is no disruption to nerves, glands and ducts breast feeding should not be affected after Preserve Breast augmentation. However no long term studies has been conducted but a large meta analysis published in 2026 had following conclusions. Read More

The metaanaylsis revealed only modestly reduced breastfeeding success compared with nonaugmented individuals generally with breast augmentation. Implant volume is also expected to have direct relationship with nipple sensitivity loss and influence on breastfeeding success. Since in Preserve technique the implant size is maximum 320 cc, pocket is created by ballon stretching and a tumescent infiltration solution reduces risk of bleeding and inflammation the breast function preservation is better.

What are the Potential risks or limitations of Preserve breast augmentation?

• The procedure is tougher in people with small fibrous breasts and may require additional dissection to create the pocket with a minor possibility of bleeding.
• Standard complications of any surgery like infection, implant malposition can happen after Preserve technique. The risk can be minimized by performing the procedure in an accredited hospital in Dubai, by qualified Plastic Surgeon trained in Preserve and following strict asepsis protocol.
• Implant issues such as capsular contracture or rupture so far has not been reported but it requires long term follow up to eliminate this risks.