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Yes, just about any implant type or profile can be placed utilizing the dual plane breast augmentation technique. My best suggestion is to pick the best plastic surgeon rather than the procedure. It is their job to guide you through this process. See below link on how to select the best plastic surgeon for the job.Here is some general information however on the dual plane technique. For cosmetic Breast Augmentation, the dual plane technique refers to the implant being partially beneath the pectoralis muscle. As the lower part of this muscle is above the lower lateral part of the breast most Subpectoral implants are in fact to a degree dual plane although erroneously often called total submuscular. However, the degree of the implant is beneath the muscle on top and soft breast tissue below can be altered by making the submuscular pocket higher up the muscle leaving some of it below the implant below and some above. The advantage of this is to expand the lower pole of the breast if short or more often for mild drooping breast correction.
But be careful because dual plane is often overused and should not be a routine maneuver for every breast augmentation.
Yes, any type of implant can be placed in the dual plane position, as well as any size. Talk to your surgeon to see what they can do for you.
Any implant can be in a dual plane placement however extra high profile implants are something I do not recommend to my patients because they can flip and look abnormal when that happens, just like when a shaped implant rotates.
High profile and ultra high profile breast implants can be placed in a dual plane position. The only difference between these implants would be there projection.
Yes, absolutely, a dual plane technique can be used to place any implant. It's more important that the dimensions of the implant match your body shape and breast contour, than to concentrate on a particular breast implant type or shape. An individualized plan is always the best kind when it comes to breast implant decision making.
In a word yes. The dual-plane technique is independent of the type and profile of breast implant that is selected. I have used high profile silicone gel breast implants in conjunction with a dual plane technique many times. Even ultra or extra high profile implants, if that is what is best for your tissues, should not preclude a dual plane technique. It is important to check with your board certified plastic surgeon and discuss this. The main reason to do a dual plane technique is to allow the implant have more contact surface in the lower pole of the breast (and therefore achieve some degree of "internal lift"). By releasing the top side of the lower portion of the pectoralis muscle, which is what defines the dual plane technique, this allows the muscle to "window shade" somewhat upward thereby allowing it to reach a natural resting position. I hope this helps.
"Can you" is one question but "should you" is the more important question. Dual plane affords complete muscle release and retraction which reduces lower pole support. This also reduces implant coverage and tissue thickness. A large implant as you desire will have a much higher likelihood of bottoming out--a very undesirable consequence of the dual plane technique. Textured, shaped devices are less mobile and less prone to this complication but I have even on occasion added a biologic mesh to keep the muscle attached to the fold and support these large implants. Review this carefully with your surgeon. Remember that breast augmentation is a four dimensional procedure and what looks goood at 6 weeks may not look so good at 6 years.
Dear Hanzp,Yes, high profile and extra high profile breast implants can be placed in a dual plane position. Whether your tissues are compliant enough to accept a 550cc implant can only be determined by an examination. Good luck!
Yes, a dual plane approach can be performed with a high profile or extra high profile implant. Good luck with your decision to pursue surgery.
Dual plane means the muscle is cut, to allow it to retract a little. As to the areola approach, if your surgeon feels he is able to do it through the areola then that's fine. For others who have more experience with the inframammary approach, your areolas may look small.
You should ask your surgeon for their advice as their guidelines may be different. Generally I advise patients to wear their garment 24 hours a day only removing it to shower or wash it. You may find that swelling worsens if you don't wear your garment as advised.
Congratulations on your anniversary! Because your plastic surgeon recommended that you wear the surgical bra up to 6-8 weeks after surgery, you should ask him if wearing a bathing suit and different bra would compromise the result. Sometimes implants need prolonged support if the tissues...
