● New · Cauderan practice
Breast implants under local anesthesia in Bordeaux
The Préservé technique · Motiva® implants · performed by Dr Antoine Heron at the Bordeaux Cauderan practice.
01 — Technique
A surgery without general anesthesia
Performing breast augmentation under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting reshapes the entire experience: lighter, faster, with no hospital stay.
No hospital stay
You go home the same day, accompanied.
Fast recovery
Back to everyday activities within a few days.
No general anesthesia
Lower risks, no difficult awakening, no nausea.
Comfort & calm
You remain conscious and relaxed, in dialogue with the team.
02 — Motiva® · Préservé
The Préservé technique, with Motiva® implants
The Préservé technique allows precise, atraumatic placement through a discreet incision. Combined with Motiva® implants — an international benchmark for safety, softness and natural look — it delivers a harmonious, durable result, compatible with local anesthesia.
- —Motiva® nano-textured, shape-memory implants
- —Millimetric incision, tissue-respectful dissection
- —Personalized pre- and post-operative follow-up
03 — Clinic
The Bordeaux Cauderan practice
Dr Heron sees you at his practice within the Bordeaux Cauderan aesthetic clinic, designed for comfort outpatient surgery. A dedicated operating room, a medicalized environment, and an attentive team at every step.
Bordeaux Cauderan aesthetic clinic
04 — Plastic surgeon — Bordeaux
Dr Antoine Heron
Dr Antoine Heron is a plastic surgeon based in Bordeaux. He has been performing breast, face and body surgery for several years. He now offers breast implants under local anesthesia at his Cauderan practice.
Discover the full practice at drantoineheron.com →05 — Eligibility
Are you eligible for local-anesthesia placement?
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06 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does the procedure take?+
On average 45 minutes to 1h15, depending on the profile. You remain conscious, pain-free, in dialogue with the team.
Will I feel pain?+
No. The area is fully anesthetized. Recovery is generally well tolerated with simple painkillers.
When can I return to work?+
A return is possible within 4 to 7 days for sedentary work. Sports are gradually resumed from week 4.
Where are the scars?+
The incision is hidden in the inframammary fold, a few centimeters long. It fades significantly within 12 to 18 months.
How much does it cost?+
A personalized quote is provided in consultation. The local-anesthesia technique is generally less expensive as it avoids general-anesthesia and hospital fees.
Which implants are used?+
Dr Heron uses Motiva® implants, among the safest and most natural on the market, with a lifetime device warranty.