Preservé: What Are Cooper’s Ligaments and Why Does Preserving Them Matter?

Cooper’s ligaments are fibrous connective tissue structures that run from the chest wall through the breast tissue to the skin. Named after Sir Astley Cooper, the surgeon who first described them, these ligaments act as a natural internal support system—essentially the “scaffolding” that maintains your breast shape and position.

Why Cooper’s Ligaments Matter:

• Natural support: They provide structural integrity and help maintain breast shape over time
• Prevent sagging: Intact ligaments help resist the effects of gravity and aging
• Natural movement: They allow breasts to move naturally while maintaining their position

Traditional vs. Preservé Approach:
Traditional breast augmentation techniques often damage or sever these ligaments during pocket creation. This can lead to:

• Increased risk of bottoming out (implants dropping too low)
• Accelerated sagging over time
• Less natural breast movement

The Preservé technique specifically preserves Cooper’s ligaments through careful blunt dissection, maintaining your breast’s natural support system. This preservation is one of the key reasons why Preservé patients experience more natural-looking, longer-lasting results with reduced risk of implant malposition.