Preserve™ Minimally Invasive Breast Augmentation in Dallas, TX
Minimal Recovery. No General Anesthesia. Exclusively by Dr. Burns.
Breast augmentation is entering a new era — one focused on natural beauty, minimal downtime, and advanced surgical refinement.
Introducing Preserve™ Breast Augmentation, an innovative technique now offered exclusively by Dr. John L. Burns, Jr., MD, FACS, one of the nation’s leading board-certified plastic surgeons and among the first surgeons in the United States personally trained in this approach.
Preserve™ is a minimally invasive, tissue-preserving, muscle-sparing form of breast enhancement that allows women to enjoy fuller, beautifully shaped breasts — without general anesthesia, without cutting breast tissue, and without the long recovery associated with traditional augmentation.
This groundbreaking method is ideal for modern, active women who want natural-looking fullness with minimal disruption to their lifestyle.
What Makes Preserve™ Different?
Unlike traditional augmentation — which cuts through breast tissue or the pectoral muscle — Preserve™ uses blunt, atraumatic dissection to prepare the implant pocket.
This gentle, anatomy-preserving process keeps the breast’s internal support system intact, creating beautiful results using smaller implants that sit naturally within your breast tissue.
👉 If you want the most natural, modern, low-downtime breast procedure available today — Preserve™ is it.
The Preserve™ Step-by-Step Process
1. Tumescent Numbing Solution
A gentle numbing solution is infused into the breast area.
This provides:
• complete local anesthesia
• little to no bleeding
• zero need for general anesthesia
You remain relaxed and comfortable under light sedation.
2. Channel Dissector: No Cutting, No Cautery
Dr. Burns uses a specialized channel dissector to create a narrow pathway — without cutting or burning any tissue.
The supporting ligaments, nerves, and blood supply remain preserved, maintaining long-term shape and lift.
3. Balloon Dissector: Gentle Space Creation
A balloon device is inserted to gently and precisely create the implant pocke.
This step is:
• completely blunt
• atraumatic
• designed to separate tissue planes naturally, not forcefully
4. Keller Funnel™ Implant Placement
Through a small 2.5 cm incision, the implant is placed using a Keller Funnel — ensuring a sterile, no-touch, highly controlled insertion for symmetry and safety.
Dr. Burns exclusively uses Motiva Ergonomix® Silk Surface Implants for their biocompatibility, softness, and natural movement.
Advantages of the Preserve™ Technique
1. Natural, Harmonious Results
The implant is placed above the muscle, allowing it to blend naturally with breast tissue and avoiding the unnatural movement known as “animation deformity.”
Perfect for athletes, fitness-focused women, and patients who lift weights.
2. Total Preservation of Breast Tissue
No cutting.
No cautery.
No muscle disruption.
The circummammary ligaments — the breast’s internal “suspension system” — remain completely intact, offering true long-term support and shapeliness.
3. Smaller Implants, Larger Visual Impact
Because the implant sits higher and more central, less volume creates more visible fullness, especially in:
• the upper pole
• the cleavage line
• the inner breast
This means you can enjoy a naturally full, feminine result without heavy or oversized implants.
4. Motiva Ergonomix® Implants
These next-generation implants offer:
• SilkSurface™: Reduced inflammation + lower capsular contracture risk
• Monobloc™ Technology: Flexibility + durability through small incisions
• Ergonomic Gel: Moves like natural breast tissue
Dr. Burns uses Motiva exclusively for Preserve™ because their technology aligns perfectly with the technique’s precision and natural aesthetic.
5. No General Anesthesia Needed
Preserve™ is performed using local anesthesia with mild sedation, eliminating general anesthesia risks and allowing you to recover faster, feel better, and return home comfortably.
6. Rapid Recovery — Back to Life in Days
Because the pectoral muscle remains untouched, recovery is exceptionally fast:
• Back to normal activities: 1–2 days
• Return to the gym: 1 week
• Full activity: 7–10 days
Most patients report minimal discomfort and often require no narcotics post-op.
7. Additional Benefits
• Less bruising and swelling
• Shorter incision (≈ 2.5 cm)
• Minimal scarring
• Performed in an AAAASF-accredited surgical suite
• Ideal for women who want a refined, modern, natural enhancement
Ideal Candidates for Preserve™
Preserve™ is best for:
✔ Athletic, fit women
✔ Patients seeking subtle, natural enhancement
✔ First-time augmentation patients
✔ Women needing only a small lift or mild reshaping
Preserve™ is not recommended for:
✘ Revision breast surgeries
✘ Tuberous or complex breast deformities
✘ Significant sagging (requires lift)
✘ Large-volume augmentation goals
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I be awake?
Yes — you will be awake or lightly sedated, comfortable, and pain-free.
Q: Will results look natural?
Absolutely. Above-muscle placement allows implants to move like natural breast tissue.
Q: Is recovery really that fast?
Yes. With no muscle involvement, most patients resume normal activity within a day and exercise within a week.
Q: What implants are used?
Only Motiva Ergonomix® Silk Surface Implants are used for Preserve™.
Q: Can this be paired with other procedures?
Yes — including mini lifts, liposuction, and full body contouring.
About Dr. John L. Burns, Jr., MD, FACS
Dr. Burns is a board-certified plastic surgeon and national expert in breast surgery.He trained directly with Dr. Manuel Chacón, the inventor of Preserve™, making him one of the few surgeons in the world certified in the technique.
His AAAASF-accredited surgery center and JOLA Aesthetics Med Spa offer world-class surgical care paired with concierge-level recovery support.
Ready to experience the future of breast augmentation?
Dr. John Burns is one of the only surgeons in the U.S. certified in Preserve™ and the first to bring it to Dallas.
📍 Dr. John Burns Plastic Surgery9201 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX
📞 214-515-0002
📧 info@drjohnburns.com
🌐 www.drjohnburns.com
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