Busting the "fake news" head-on, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into preservation breast augmentation. Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why this technique is anything but the "brutal blunt dissection" critics claim, and how placing the implant where the breast actually lives is changing the game for natural, lifted results.

Far from a step backward, preservation is precision surgery, using fine cannulas, ultrasound guidance, and balloon dissection to spare ligaments, vessels, and muscle. The result is a cleaner pocket, an easier recovery, and an implant that works with the breast instead of underneath it.

In this episode, we cover:

Why the "brutal blunt dissection" criticism of preservation breast augmentation is a myth
How preserving the ligaments allows the implant to lift the breast for a more natural result
Busting the myths around rippling, implant size limits, and incision options
Who's a great candidate for the transaxillary (armpit) approach, from keloid-prone patients to underboob fans
Restoration preservation: switching patients from under-the-muscle implants to a preserved approach
Why combining preservation augmentation with a breast lift delivers better results with less downtime

The big takeaway: if you're going to augment the breast, augment it where the breast lives. Preservation isn't a knock on traditional techniques, but in the right hands, it solves problems surgeons have worked around for decades, and this is only the beginning of where it's headed.