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What Is Motiva Preservé?
Motiva Preservé is a breast augmentation system that pairs Motiva’s implant technology with specialized surgical instruments intended to create the implant pocket with less disruption to the breast’s natural tissue. Rather than surgically incising muscle and tissue to make room for the implant, the Preservé technique uses purpose-built tools to gently separate and expand tissue, nesting the implant within the breast’s existing support structure.
Because Motiva Preservé implants are placed above the chest muscle, it pairs well with the subfascial placement approach Dr. Fichadia is already known for in Portland. Subfascial placement positions the implant beneath the breast’s fascia layer and above the pectoral muscle, offering the softness of an above-the-muscle implant with a smoother recovery than placement under the muscle.
Why Choose Dr. Hetal Fichadia?
Choosing the right surgeon is just as important as choosing the right procedure. Dr. Hetal Fichadia is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with over a decade in private practice. Her philosophy is rooted in respect, patient education, and individualized care. With Dr. Fichadia, you’ll feel seen, heard, and safe—every step of the way.
Here’s what sets her apart:
- A surgeon who listens: Dr. Fichadia takes time to understand your story, your body, and your goals. She is your guide—not just your surgeon—through every step of the process.
- Woman-to-woman care: As one of the few female plastic surgeons in Portland, Dr. Fichadia offers a rare level of empathy and understanding, particularly for women navigating changes from pregnancy, aging, or weight fluctuations.
- Natural aesthetic: Her results are elegant and timeless. Patients appreciate her nuanced- approach—enhancing your shape without sacrificing authenticity.
- Advanced surgical techniques: From subfascial implant placement to using internal bra when appropriate and rapid recovery protocols, she uses the most refined methods to minimize downtime and maximize safety.
- Holistic support: Surgical care doesn’t end when the sutures are placed. Dr. Fichadia and her team offer extensive pre-op education, nutritional guidance, and long-term follow-up care.
Why Do Patients Choose Motiva Preservé?
Patients considering Motiva Preservé are often drawn to it for a few reasons:
- It’s designed to work with your body’s natural tissue and ligament support rather than disrupting it.
- The technique uses smaller, purpose-built instruments intended to minimize tissue trauma.
- It pairs well with Motiva implants, which Dr. Fichadia already offers as part of her breast augmentation practice.
- It’s built around above-the-muscle implant placement, which avoids cutting into the chest muscle itself.
- It’s intended to deliver a soft, natural-looking result that moves with the body.
As with any breast augmentation technique, individual results and experience will vary, and Dr. Fichadia will help you understand what to realistically expect based on your anatomy and goals.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Motiva Preservé?
Motiva Preservé tends to be a good fit for women who want a natural-looking, proportionate enhancement rather than a dramatic change in size. In general, you may be a candidate if:
- You are in good overall health and do not smoke.
- You have completed breastfeeding, if applicable.
- You have enough natural breast tissue to support an above-the-muscle, subfascial placement.
- You are looking for a moderate, natural-looking increase in breast size and are less interested in dramatic augmentation.
- You have realistic expectations about your results and want to understand your options before committing to a specific implant or technique.
The best way to know whether Motiva Preservé is right for you is a consultation with Dr. Fichadia, who can evaluate your anatomy, discuss your goals, and recommend the implant type and placement technique suited to your body.
What Can You Expect During the Motiva Preservé Process?
Your journey starts with a consultation at Dr. Fichadia’s Portland office, where she will review your health history, examine your breast tissue and skin quality, and talk through what you’d like to achieve. This is also when she’ll discuss whether Motiva Preservé, traditional subfascial placement, or another implant option is the best match for your anatomy.
If you move forward with surgery, the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Dr. Fichadia uses the specialized Motiva Preservé instruments to create the implant pocket with a gentler, tissue-preserving approach rather than traditional dissection, then places the Motiva implant above the muscle. As with her other breast augmentation procedures, surgery is performed at an accredited surgical facility, and you’ll go home the same day.
Hetal Fichadia MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Portland, OR
What About Recovery, Downtime, and Aftercare?
Recovery after breast augmentation with Dr. Fichadia follows a similar path regardless of implant or technique. Most patients can return to desk work and light activities within a few days, with a gradual return to full physical activity during the following weeks. Dr. Fichadia schedules follow-up visits at one week, six weeks, and three months after surgery to monitor your healing and results.
Because Motiva Preservé is designed to reduce disruption to breast tissue during pocket creation, some patients may find the early recovery period more comfortable than with traditional dissection techniques. That said, every patient heals differently, and Dr. Fichadia will give you personalized aftercare instructions and set expectations specific to your procedure during your consultation and post-operative visits.
What Should I Expect with Results?
The goal of Motiva Preservé is a natural-looking, proportionate result that matches your existing shape rather than overwhelming it. Because the technique is generally suited to moderate, natural enhancements, it tends to appeal to patients who want their augmentation to look and feel like it belongs on their body.
Final results take time to settle as swelling resolves and the implants soften into place. Dr. Fichadia will discuss a realistic timeline and what you can expect to see at each stage of your recovery, based on your anatomy, implant choice, and the placement technique used.
Why Should I Choose Dr. Fichadia for Motiva Preservé in Portland?
Dr. Hetal Fichadia, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified plastic and general surgeon who has practiced in Portland for over a decade. She is one of the few female plastic surgeons in the area and has been voted a Portland Monthly Top Doctor every year since 2018. Her practice already incorporates Motiva breast implants and subfascial placement techniques, so Motiva Preservé fits naturally into the individualized, natural-aesthetic approach she’s known for.
Explore our before-and-after photo gallery to see examples of Dr. Fichadia’s breast augmentation work.
If you’re exploring additional options, Dr. Fichadia also offers breast lift with implants for patients who need lifting in addition to volume, as well as small breast augmentation and fat transfer breast augmentation for patients looking for a more subtle change without implants.
How Can I Schedule a Motiva Preservé Consultation in Portland, OR?
The best way to find out if Motiva Preservé is right for you is a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Fichadia. During your visit, she’ll evaluate your anatomy, answer your questions, and help you decide whether Motiva Preservé, traditional subfascial placement, or another approach best fits your goals.
To get started, request a consultation online or call Dr. Fichadia’s Portland office at (503) 488-2344. The practice is located at 9155 SW Barnes Rd #532, Portland, OR 97225.
Portland Motiva Preservé FAQs
What makes Motiva Preservé different from traditional breast augmentation?
Motiva Preservé uses specialized surgical instruments to create the implant pocket by gently separating and expanding tissue rather than incising it, and it is designed for above-the-muscle implant placement. This is intended to work with the breast’s existing support structures rather than disrupting them.
Am I a good candidate for Motiva Preservé?
Good candidates are typically in good health, do not smoke, have completed breastfeeding if applicable, and are seeking a moderate, natural-looking enhancement. Dr. Fichadia will confirm candidacy based on your anatomy and goals during a consultation.
Does Motiva Preservé use the same Motiva implants Dr. Fichadia already offers?
Yes. Motiva Preservé pairs the surgical technique with Motiva implants, which Dr. Fichadia has offered as part of her breast augmentation practice alongside other implant brands.
Is Motiva Preservé the same as subfascial placement?
They’re closely related. Motiva Preservé is designed around above-the-muscle implant placement, which is consistent with the subfascial technique Dr. Fichadia specializes in. She can explain during your consultation how the two approaches work together for your specific case.
What is recovery like after Motiva Preservé?
Recovery follows a similar general timeline to Dr. Fichadia’s other breast augmentation procedures, with most patients easing back into light activity within days and a gradual return to full activity during the subsequent weeks. Your specific recovery will depend on your anatomy and procedure details, which Dr. Fichadia will review with you.
Will my results look and feel natural?
Motiva Preservé is designed to support a natural-looking, proportionate result. Dr. Fichadia will help set realistic expectations for your specific anatomy and goals during your consultation.
How do I schedule a consultation to learn more?
You can request a consultation online or call the Portland office directly at (503) 488-2344 to discuss whether Motiva Preservé is a good fit for you.