Breast implant placement

Bahram Ghaderi, MD answers: Options for breast implant placement?

I know there are lots of different ways breast implants can be...implanted...by the surgeon, but how do you decide what's the best way to place the breast implants?


Bahram Ghaderi, MD
10 months ago

I agree with those that say there is no single answer - every patient is different and you have to discuss your specific options with your board certified plastic surgeon. The only incision placement that has very limited benefit is the belly button and it can only be used with saline implants and may void any implant related warranty. Also think about it - where do most women expose more - their belly button or their breasts? Therefore, a scar on your belly button is more noticeable than one placed on your breast. Also, if you ever need a revision or if the implant needs to changed due to breakage - you can not use the belly button incision. And now you have two incisions. As for placement above or below the muscle or the dual plane positioning - most are dual plane but each patient is different and a detailed discussion with your surgeon is the best way to determine which method is ideal for you.

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