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Submuscular or Subglandular Implant?

I am going to Brazil in July ( I have family there, speak fluentportuguese, and will be staying for two months). I will be getting a breast aug, bbl, and tummy tuck. The doctor I chose is very accomplished and performed some of his studies here. I have not spoken to him directly (everything has to be done the day of the consultation) and I am curious to see other doctors opinions. I have C cup breasts, that need more firm and are a bit droopy. What type of implant should I get SM or SG? Thanks!

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18 Doctor Answers | Asked by mesdasilva123 in san francisco

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Breast Implants - Above or Below the Muscle?

Hi mesdasilva123 Well, that's a lot of surgery planned for that day, but with the language issue already addressed, the fact that you have family there, and the relatively new ability to do excellent consults online, including via Skype, sending of photos and/or followup discussions, it sounds like this represents (at least one part of) the new reality. So you've narrowed the question down to above or below the muscle. The short answer is that I recommend below the... more

Breast Augmentation and Medical Tourism

Your question raises two issues: sub-glandular vs. sub-muscular breast implant placement and medical tourism. The advantages of sub-muscular breast implant placement include more fullness of the upper portion of the breast, more support of the lower breast with less probability of long-term sagging. a separation of your breast tissue and the implant which makes it easier to do a good mammagram, and some earlier research which showed a lower chance of capsular contracture (hardening of the... more

Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck, San Diego

If you haven't even spoken to the doctor who will transform your body, and he/she is willing to do the procedure without speaking with you and understanding completely your desired result, motivation, and taken a medical history, and you are asking for answers from other surgeons with whom your surgeon may disagree, I am concerned about the safety and wisdom of the entire plan.

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Thank you for the question. In my opinion, there are numerous advantages of sub muscular (dual plane) breast augmentation. This implant positioning will give you the best long-term aesthetic results and reduce the chances of complications such as significant rippling/comparability/ encapsulation and interference with mammography. Best wishes.

Subglandular or subpectoral surgery in Brazil

My goodness: this really is a question that you and your Brazilian surgeon should have discussed already. It is concerning that your surgeon did not cover this material with you. Personally, I'm a fan of the partial retro-pectoral or dual plane approach for most women, but some of this decision making depends on your build and your appearance goals. Scientific studies show: better mammograms, less capsular contracture, and less rippling with implant covered by... more

Need to discuss surgery specifics with your plastic surgeon

Procedures performed in in other countries require a bit or risk taking. Standard may not be the same as in the US. If you have chosen a surgeon in Brazil it is possible that you are familiar with his work and trust his judgment. Without an examination no one would be in the position to tell you if your implant should be placed either above or below the pectoralis muscle. Th's is an individual decision based upon your anatomy. An open discussion with your... more

Medical tourism

I do not think it is a good idea to undergo surgery without having had spoken to the surgeon before surgery. A day before surgery is a bit late in the game. It does not allow you to "digest" the information at the consult in most cases.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Medical tourism not wise for you

The least of your problems is where to place the implants. You are discussing major surgery with multiple procedures, in a foreign country, and seeing the doctor the same day of the surgery. Big mistake!! Surgery should not be taken lightly and your plan is fraught with too many variables and issues, any one which could spell disaster for you. What if you had a major complication - how would that be addressed? Hospital costs - will you be covered by your insurance in the event of a... more

Please send your pictures

The least for evaluation is pictures and the best is personal examination. I can not tell if your even a good candidate for the augmentation. i would suggest that you send pictures to your surgeon in Brazil for pre surgery evaluation.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

28 reviews

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Submuscular or Subglandular Implant?

Dear mesdasilva123, Submuscular and subgladular placement of breast implants each has its own advantages and disadvantages. In general, I recommend partial submuscular placement for most, but not all, patients. Your plastic surgeon should perform an evaluation and discuss these options with you to help you decide what is most appropriate for your specific individual needs, goals, and anatomy. As others have echoed, I would be wary of waiting to talk with your surgeon for the first... more

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