Preservé™ mammoplasty is an evolution of cosmetic breast surgery: a minimally invasive technique that preserves tissue and sensation, significantly reducing surgical trauma. Unlike traditional mammoplasty, it does not involve extensive dissection or deep incisions, but uses specialized instruments—Separator, Balloon, and Insertion Sleeve—to gently stretch the natural tissue and create space for the implant.

This approach, performed by Dr. Luca Piombino, a board-certified plastic surgeon, at his clinics in Rome and Milan, allows for natural, soft, and stable breasts, with minimal scarring and a rapid recovery. It's the ideal choice for those seeking harmonious and proportionate enhancement without dramatically altering their appearance.

The duration of a breast augmentation with the Preservé™ technique varies depending on the complexity of the case, but for most patients, the procedure lasts between 30 and 60 minutes overall, including anesthesia and preparation time. Thanks to the atraumatic technique, the procedure is quicker, with reduced surgical and postoperative times.

At the Rome and Milan centers, all procedures are performed as day surgeries: after a few hours of observation, the patient can return home the same day, with advanced safety protocols and personalized care.

No, Preservé™ is considered one of the least painful techniques available in breast surgery today. There are two reasons for this:

• electrosurgery is not used to cut or coagulate tissue extensively;
• the “pocket” for the implant is created through progressive expansion and not aggressive dissection.

This minimizes inflammation and nerve trauma, resulting in less postoperative pain. Many patients report only a feeling of tightness or soreness for 1-2 days, easily controlled with mild analgesics.

At IUVENTA Health Rome and Milan, Dr. Piombino implements rapid recovery protocols, which include anti-inflammatory therapies and personalized recommendations for a comfortable return to daily life.

One of the main advantages of this technique is rapid recovery. Due to the minimal tissue trauma, most patients return to light activities in 3–5 days and full daily activities in about a week.

Approximate recovery timeline:

Permitted activities

Days 1-2 
Rest and gentle movement of the arms
Days 3-5 
Return to sedentary work or smart working
Days 7-10 
Driving and wider movements

Days 14-21
Light sports activities

30+ Return to all activities, including intensive training

At our Rome and Milan clinics, each patient receives a personalized recovery plan with scheduled check-ups, physiotherapy consultations, and dedicated post-operative monitoring.

Preservé™ is a flexible and customizable technique, even from an anesthesiological standpoint. In many cases, it can be performed under deep sedation combined with local anesthesia, avoiding the need for full general anesthesia.

This option, available at our Rome and Milan offices, allows for a smoother awakening, less nausea, and shorter discharge times. In more complex or combined cases (mastopexy, revision surgery), Dr. Piombino can still opt for general anesthesia, always in a controlled environment and with complete safety.

Most patients return to light work within the third to fifth day, while for more dynamic or physically demanding professions, a recovery time of approximately seven to ten days is recommended. This rapidity is due to the fact that the technique does not involve muscle dissection or extensive dissection.

At IUVENTA Health, we follow Fast-Recovery Surgery protocols, inspired by ERAS programs, which provide a gradual and monitored recovery with dedicated nutritional and physiotherapy recommendations.

Yes. This is precisely the strength of Preservé™: obtaining a natural breast both in appearance and touch.

By preserving the internal structure of the breast (ligaments, septa, innervations) and using Motiva Ergonomix2® implants with the SmoothSilk® surface, the softness and natural mobility of the tissue are maintained.


The breast moves, sags and behaves like a real breast, not “fixed” or rigid as happens with older generation techniques.

Yes. The tissue preservation technique allows the nerves that innervate the areola and breast complex to remain intact. In very rare cases, a temporary change in sensation may be felt during the first few days, which tends to resolve spontaneously.


In our experience at IUVENTA Health Rome and Milan, over 95% of patients report unchanged or improved sensitivity compared to more invasive techniques.

The initial result is visible immediately, but the true aesthetic result stabilizes after 2–3 months, when the tissue fully adapts to the implant and the swelling disappears.


In the first few weeks, the breasts may appear higher or firmer, but over time they naturally descend to their final position, following the physiology of the tissues.

Preservé™ was created as a technique for first implants (primary augmentations), but in selected cases it can also be used for revisions, especially if the tissues are of good quality and not too scarred.

Yes. One of the main advantages of this technique is the preservation of the lactiferous ducts and the mammary gland. Since dissection is minimal and the glandular planes are respected, breastfeeding functions are not compromised.


Dr. Piombino and the IUVENTA team always provide specific advice to patients who wish to become pregnant or breastfeed in the future.

The price of a Preservé™ minimally invasive breast augmentation depends on clinical variables (type of implant, location, complexity). Schedule a consultation to receive a personalized financial assessment.


All procedures performed by Dr. Luca Piombino include membership in the Motiva Always Confident Warranty® program, which covers implant replacement in the event of rupture or capsular contracture for 5 years.
During your personalized consultation at our Rome or Milan offices, Dr. Piombino will provide you with a clear and comprehensive quote, with no hidden costs.

Every surgical procedure carries risks, but the Preservé™ technique reduces many of the factors that increase complications. The absence of extensive dissection and the precision of the instruments limit bleeding, pain, edema, and seroma formation. Furthermore, the SmoothSilk® surface and biocompatible materials of Motiva implants reduce the risk of capsular contracture.

Each procedure is performed in certified environments, with advanced sterility protocols and quality control at all stages.

Dr. Luca Piombino, an internationally trained plastic surgeon, is among the first in Italy to adopt the "tissue-preserving" philosophy applied to breast augmentation. Furthermore, Dr. Piombino is the first in Milan and among the first in Italy to be certified for MIA.

His approach combines:

• cutting-edge technology,
• surgical expertise,
• attention to the well-being and psychophysical recovery of patients.

“It's not enough to increase your breast size, you have to respect it.”

— Dr. Luca Piombino, IUVENTA Health

Recovery depends on the type of activity:

• walking and light movements → after 2 days,
•driving and travel → after 4–5 days,
• short-haul flights → after 5–7 days,
• cardio training or gym → after 3–4 weeks, after a check-up.