Submuscular vs. Subglandular - Which is Better?

February 22, 2011
Asked By:CittyCat in Ashland

I'm worried because my surgery is soon and some have mentioned a rt breast lift is not a good idea or thigh lipo. I heard the chest muscle dies with submuscular placement and that subglandular was better, created better cleavage and filled in the upper pole, so now I'm confused, my surgeon is planning sub muscular, but I called yesterday to see if he does subglandular, any help or suggestions? I'm scheduled to have a tt, rt lift, augment w/ saline 400+cc, lipo on flank, inner/outer thigh. Thanks

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