Children's Star Michal Witzman Undergoes New Breast Augmentation Procedure

Michal Witzman, the beloved children's entertainer known as Michal Hakatan, has undergone a new breast augmentation procedure, fulfilling a personal dream. The surgery utilized a novel technique developed by Dr. Eran Milt, a leading reconstructive plastic surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. This method, reportedly the first of its kind in Israel, allows for a recovery period of just 24 hours, enabling Witzman to return to rehearsals for the upcoming Festigal show as early as Monday.

The innovative technique allows for the procedure to be performed under local anesthesia, with patients able to go home about an hour later and, in some cases, return to work the following day. Dr. Milt is spearheading the introduction of this method, known as Preservé, to Israel. He is a well-known surgeon among celebrities, having operated on figures like Daniel Greenberg and Maya Buskila. The necessary equipment has arrived at his clinic, and he is scheduled for specialized training this month before commencing surgeries.

Dr. Milt noted a shift in patient preferences, with a growing desire for smaller, more natural-looking results and a reduced recovery time. "Women are asking for changes that suit their bodies and are inquiring from the first meeting about how long they will need to be absent from work and what their recovery will entail," he stated. The ability to undergo augmentation without general anesthesia and return to work the next day can be a significant factor in their decision-making process.

The Preservé technique differs from traditional augmentation by using a balloon to create space for the implant, minimizing tissue disruption. This approach, developed by Establishment Labs, aims to reduce trauma to the breast tissue, facilitating a quicker recovery. Patients can typically resume most physical activities within two weeks, a significant reduction from the usual six weeks.

Preservé was first launched in Brazil in February 2025 and has since entered other markets. Clinical data from five U.S. centers, published this year in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, included 159 patients. Among those who responded to a recovery questionnaire, half reported returning to daily activities within a day of the surgery.