A breast augmentation option for patients who fear anesthesia
Wide Awake Preservé breast augmentation lets you have your surgery comfortably awake, without general anesthesia. Using the tissue-preserving Preservé technique, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia with either no sedation or light sedation. There is no breathing tube and no anesthesia hangover, and most patients are up and about the same day.
If you'd like to learn more about how the Preservé technique works and what recovery is like, we invite you to explore our dedicated Preservé pages. For a detailed discussion of what awake surgery feels like, who is a candidate, and frequently asked questions, visit our Awake Preservé educational page.
If you're considering Wide Awake Preservé breast augmentation in Long Island or Suffolk County, the best way to determine whether this approach is right for you is to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Epstein.
Why Choose Wide Awake Preservé Breast Augmentation?
Wide Awake Preservé combines the benefits of the innovative tissue-preserving Preservé technique with local anesthesia, allowing many patients to avoid general anesthesia while still achieving beautiful, natural-looking breast enhancement.
Potential benefits include:
- No general anesthesia
- No breathing tube
- Minimal or no sedation
- Faster recovery after surgery
- Tissue-preserving surgical technique
- Natural-looking results
- Return home the same day
Learn More About the Procedure
Every patient is unique. If you'd like to learn more about:
- How the Preservé technique differs from traditional breast augmentation
- What recovery is like,
- Whether you're a candidate for awake surgery, or
- What to expect during your procedure,
Please visit our detailed Preservé and Awake Preservé educational resources.
Schedule Your Consultation
The best way to determine whether Wide Awake Preservé breast augmentation is right for you is through a personal consultation with Dr. Mark Epstein. During your visit, you'll discuss your goals, review your anatomy, and determine whether this innovative approach is the best option for your breast augmentation.
If you're considering Wide Awake Preservé breast augmentation in Long Island or Suffolk County, contact our office today to schedule your consultation.
Disclosure: Dr. Epstein is a paid investigator in the Motiva U.S. FDA clinical trial and is compensated by Establishment Labs to train surgeons on the Preservé technique.
Sections - Preserve Breast Augmentation
- Preservé™ Breast Augmentation – A New Era!
- Why choose Dr Epstein for Preservé?
- Same-Day Recovery Breast Augmentation
- Wide Awake Preservé
- Awake Preservé Breast Augmentation: No General Anesthesia
- Preservé Breast Augmentation with a Breast Lift
- Preservé Breast Implant Revision and Replacement
- Dr Epstein training other Preservé surgeons
- New innovation: Epstein Preservé Channel Dilator
- Preservé Breast Augmentation Cost (2026): What Determines the Price
- Is Preservé Breast Augmentation Worth It? Pros, Cons and Limits
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Chapters – Breast Augmentation Guide
- Intro to Breast Augmentation
- Preservation Breast Augmentation – A New Era!
- Motiva Implants – What You Need to Know
- Five key decisions you need to make
- One-Day Recovery Breast Augmentation
- Anesthesia – General, Sedation or Local?
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy) with/without Implants or Fat
- What else should I know about breast augmentation?
- Important Things to Consider When You Decide to Move Forward With Breast Augmentation
- Revision of breast augmentation
- ALCL and Breast Implant Illness
