Breast Implant Placement - What You Need To Know


by Daniel Beasley - Date: 2008-10-20 - Word Count: 254 Share This!

Many women researching breast implants are surprised to learn that there are four distinct placements for breast implants. It is important to know which type of procedure your surgeon is considering because each has its own benefits and risks. Each location is based on its location as compared to the pectoral muscle.

The first breast implant placement type is subglandular. This breast implant is placed between the breast tissue and the pectoral muscle. This location is considered the most closely resembling the plane of the breast tissue. Many women consider this location to be the most aesthetically pleasing. However, this placement can show wrinkles or ripples in women with thin soft-tissue coverage and is not used with women who are at high risk for capsule formation.

Subfascial breast implants are placed in the same position as the subglandular, except it is underneath the fascia of the pectoral muscle. Some surgeons believe that the placing the implant under the facial sheet can help sustain its position and prevent the implant form moving.

Subpectoral implants are underneath the pectoral muscle and are actually the most common type of implant in the United States. In this location the implant is placed partially beneath the pectoral muscle. Some patients do suffer from their implants moving or shifting in this type of procedure. The submuscular implant is fully beneath the pectoral muscle and is most common in breast reconstruction.

Anyone considering breast augmentation surgery should speak to their surgeon about these four placements and determine which location is best to meet their needs.

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