I know 70% US breast augs are submusc but in Europe more are subgland. I know about mammograms and capsular contracture. Purely cosmetically speaking why isn't subgland more popular here as it is there? Esp. since we use silicone mostly now. What are the cons cosmetically, esp. long term? What is breast feeding risk since you're close to the glands? What placement do you think she has? I was a small D, now small B want C no lift needed. What size is she? How would you get this round look?
Answer: Sub glandular breast implants are unfairly criticized in the United States. When silicone gel implants are used in most circumstances sub glandular placement is aesthetically better. There is the misconception that sub muscular implants decrease the risk of bottoming out. In truth it's the other way around. I agree with you that sub muscular placement of implants is held in unnecessarily high esteem in the United States.
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Answer: Sub glandular breast implants are unfairly criticized in the United States. When silicone gel implants are used in most circumstances sub glandular placement is aesthetically better. There is the misconception that sub muscular implants decrease the risk of bottoming out. In truth it's the other way around. I agree with you that sub muscular placement of implants is held in unnecessarily high esteem in the United States.
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Answer: Sub glandular implants Subglandular implants are a minority in the US, but are increasing in popularity. I often place silicone gel implants in sub glandular pockets for selected patients. Excellent, very natural results can be achieved, in many cases, better than sub muscular. The newer gel implants are well suited to sub glandular placement with less rippling. Capsular contracture rates may be somewhat higher, but I believe the overall reoperation rate is similar when all problems requiring revision (muscular distortion, asymmetry, implant malposition, capsular contracture, and other reasons) are taken into account.
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Answer: Sub glandular implants Subglandular implants are a minority in the US, but are increasing in popularity. I often place silicone gel implants in sub glandular pockets for selected patients. Excellent, very natural results can be achieved, in many cases, better than sub muscular. The newer gel implants are well suited to sub glandular placement with less rippling. Capsular contracture rates may be somewhat higher, but I believe the overall reoperation rate is similar when all problems requiring revision (muscular distortion, asymmetry, implant malposition, capsular contracture, and other reasons) are taken into account.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Why does subglandular get such a bad rap in the US?
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Why does subglandular get such a bad rap in the US?
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants/Breast Augmentation/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision Surgery I appreciate your question.
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants/Breast Augmentation/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision Surgery I appreciate your question.
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Why does subglandular get such a bad rap in the U.S? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. In general implants are placed more frequently under the chest muscle as it affords a more natural shape and appearance, increases soft tissue coverage of the implant, and trends towards fewer complications like capsular contracture. Ultimately once you have met with your plastic surgeon and discussed the pros and cons of each placement location the decision is yours as to which position you would like the implant placed. Hope this helps.
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Why does subglandular get such a bad rap in the U.S? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. In general implants are placed more frequently under the chest muscle as it affords a more natural shape and appearance, increases soft tissue coverage of the implant, and trends towards fewer complications like capsular contracture. Ultimately once you have met with your plastic surgeon and discussed the pros and cons of each placement location the decision is yours as to which position you would like the implant placed. Hope this helps.
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