Dr. Michael Spann is among the first Preservé-certified plastic surgeons in Arkansas — offering a tissue-preserving technique designed for smaller incisions, faster recovery, and beautifully natural results.
What Is Motiva Preservé?
Motiva Preservé represents a fundamental shift in breast augmentation philosophy. Rather than cutting through the breast tissue and pectoral muscle — as traditional augmentation requires — Preservé uses proprietary instruments to gently separate and preserve the breast’s native support structures.
The result: your implants are placed in a precisely formed pocket that respects your anatomy. Your breast tissue, chest muscle, and nerve pathways remain intact. This means less pain, less bruising, faster recovery, and a dramatically lower risk of the complications that have long concerned both patients and surgeons.
Preservé is paired exclusively with Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix implants — the only implants engineered to adapt their shape to your body’s natural movement, appearing round when lying down and teardrop-shaped when standing. Learn more about Motiva implants →
How the Preservé Technique Works
Precision Measurement
Detailed anatomical measurements tailor the surgical plan to your unique breast dimensions and aesthetic goals.
Channel Separation
A specialized Motiva Channel Separator creates a precise tunnel through a small incision — without cutting breast tissue. This provides access to the implant space while maintaining structural integrity.
Gentle Pocket Formation
An inflatable balloon is inserted and gradually expanded, gently moving tissue aside to create a controlled pocket that matches the selected implant dimensions — no sharp dissection required.
No-Touch Implant Placement
Your Ergonomix implant is placed through a sterile insertion sleeve with zero direct handling, maximizing sterility and minimizing contamination risk.
Why Choose Preservé Breast Augmentation?
Every element of the Preservé system was designed to deliver results that look, feel, and move like natural breast tissue — with less disruption to your body.
Tissue Preservation
Your breast tissue, pectoral muscle, and support structures remain intact. No muscle cutting means no animation deformity when you flex or exercise.
Faster Recovery
Most patients return to light daily activities within days — not weeks. Reduced surgical trauma means less pain, less swelling, and less downtime.
Smaller Incisions
Typically just 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters, placed in the natural fold beneath the breast for minimal visible scarring.
Natural Movement
Ergonomix implants adapt to your body position — round when lying down, teardrop when standing — mimicking the look and feel of natural breast tissue.
Preserved Sensation
By avoiding disruption to nerve pathways, the Preservé technique enhances the likelihood of maintaining natural nipple sensation.
Long-Term Stability
Clinical data shows 0% inferior malposition at three years — meaning your implants stay exactly where they were placed.
Preservé vs. Traditional Breast Augmentation
| Motiva Preservé | Traditional Augmentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle disruption | None — implant placed above muscle | Muscle often partially or fully cut |
| Breast tissue | Preserved — balloon dissection | Cut through with sharp instruments |
| Incision size | ~2.5–3.5 cm | ~4–5 cm typical |
| Animation deformity | Eliminated | Common with submuscular placement |
| Recovery | Days to light activity | Weeks of restricted activity |
| Post-op pain | Significantly reduced | Moderate to significant |
| Implant stability (3yr) | 0% inferior malposition* | Variable |
| Capsular contracture (5yr) | <2%* | 12–19% (traditional manufacturers) |
Your Preservé-Certified Surgeon: Dr. Michael Spann
Dr. Spann is among the first plastic surgeons in Central Arkansas trained and authorized to perform the Motiva Preservé technique. His qualifications include:
- Double board certified in both General Surgery (American Board of Surgery) and Plastic Surgery (American Board of Plastic Surgery)
- Preservé-certified — completed specialized training required by Motiva for the Preservé technique
- Repeatedly recognized as a Top Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon in Arkansas
- Founder and director of Little Rock Plastic Surgery, with state-of-the-art surgical facilities
- Extensive experience with Motiva implants and subfascial breast augmentation
“It is important that we, the patient and I, develop a plan that best fits that person’s natural figure, expectations, lifestyle, and budget. I believe in fundamental procedures that offer the most lasting outcomes and never forget the fact that we are partners in this venture.”
— Dr. Michael Spann, MD
Is Preservé Right for You?
Preservé was designed for patients who want beautiful enhancement while respecting their body’s natural anatomy. You may be an excellent candidate if you:
- Are considering your first breast augmentation and want the most advanced, tissue-preserving option available
- Lead an active lifestyle and want to avoid muscle disruption and animation deformity
- Prioritize natural-looking, natural-feeling results over dramatic size change
- Want the fastest possible recovery with the least pain and downtime
- Value preserving nipple sensation
- Are interested in a “mini augmentation” or natural, athletic breast appearance
- Are a healthcare professional, fitness professional, or anyone who can’t afford extended time away from work
- Want the smallest possible incision and minimal scarring
- Care about long-term implant stability — results that last without shifting or “bottoming out”
- Are at least 22 years old and in good general health
Find Out If You’re a Candidate — Schedule a Consultation
Frequently Asked Questions About Motiva Preservé
Traditional breast augmentation typically requires cutting through breast tissue and often the pectoral muscle to create space for the implant. Preservé uses a completely different approach — a specialized channel separator and inflatable balloon gently move tissue aside without cutting, creating a precise pocket that preserves your breast’s natural support structures, muscle, and nerve pathways. The result is less pain, faster recovery, and more natural long-term results.
Most Preservé patients experience a noticeably faster and more comfortable recovery compared to traditional augmentation. Many return to light daily activities within a few days. Because no muscle is cut, the intense chest tightness and pain associated with submuscular placement is largely eliminated. Final results continue to refine over six to twelve weeks as the implants settle into their optimal position.
Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix implants are the next generation of breast implants, engineered to adapt their shape to your body’s position — appearing round when you’re lying down and naturally teardrop-shaped when standing. They feature a proprietary SmoothSilk nanotextured surface designed to reduce inflammation and capsular contracture rates. Ergonomix implants have received FDA approval and are backed by extensive clinical data demonstrating low complication rates. Read more about Motiva implants →
Ergonomix implants are specifically designed to mimic the look, feel, and movement of natural breast tissue. Combined with the tissue-preserving Preservé technique and above-the-muscle placement, the result is breasts that move naturally with your body — without the telltale signs of traditional implants such as animation deformity when flexing. Dr. Spann works closely with each patient to select the ideal implant size and projection for their unique anatomy and goals.
The total cost of Preservé breast augmentation depends on several factors including implant selection, surgical complexity, anesthesia, and facility fees. Because Preservé uses premium Motiva implants and specialized instruments, it is positioned as a premium procedure. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Spann to receive a personalized quote. Financing options may be available through CareCredit and other providers.
Both Preservé and subfascial breast augmentation share the same philosophy: avoiding muscle disruption and placing the implant above the pectoral muscle. Preservé takes this a step further with proprietary instruments (the Channel Separator and Inflatable Balloon) that create the pocket without any sharp tissue dissection. During your consultation, Dr. Spann will evaluate your anatomy and recommend the technique best suited to your goals.
Dr. Spann is among the first plastic surgeons in Central Arkansas to complete the specialized training required for Preservé certification. His double board certification, decades of surgical experience, and commitment to natural-looking results make him uniquely qualified to offer this advanced technique. Patients from across Central Arkansas — including Conway, Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Cabot, North Little Rock, and beyond — now have access to this next-generation procedure without traveling out of state.
Ready to Learn More About Preservé?
Meet with Dr. Spann to discuss your goals, evaluate your candidacy for Preservé, and develop a personalized surgical plan — all in a comfortable, confidential setting at our Little Rock office.
Or call us directly: 501.219.8000
*Clinical data based on published studies of the Motiva Preservé system and Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix implants. Individual results may vary. Motiva SmoothSilk® Round and SmoothSilk Ergonomix® Silicone Gel Breast Implants are indicated for breast augmentation for women of at least 22 years old. Please consult with Dr. Spann to determine if the Preservé procedure is right for you.
Dr. Michael Spann is a board-certified plastic surgeon providing expert Motiva Preservé breast augmentation to patients throughout Central Arkansas, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Cabot, Jacksonville, Pine Bluff, Searcy, and surrounding communities.
