Is dual plane and biplanar the same technique?

These are very similar. Essentially, the pectoral muscle only covers the upper breast yet offers advantages.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

Yes, dual plane and biplanar means the same, in that the implants are partially under the muscle and partially under the breast tissue. The lower part of the muscle is released, such that only the upper pole of the breast implant is covered by muscle. You may here it referred to as dual plane (biplanar) 1, 2 or 3 depending on the amount of muscles released.

Thank you for your question.  As others have described this is a technique where the muscle is cut to either fit a very large implant or to hide an implant behind a saggy breast. I personally believe that this technique is a disservice to women because it weakens the only source of support to keep an implant in place. Women who have undergone this procedure often exhibit malposition and leteralization (implants fall to the sides of the chest) of the implants. Women often require expensive revisionary surgery where some type of alloderm is required to restore the implant back in place.  I hope this allows you to make a more informed decision. Best wishes and kind regards, 

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Yes, dual-plane and biplaner refer to the same implant position, with a portion of the implant resting beneath your pectoralis major muscle and the other by your natural breast tissue.  Hope this helps.

Yes, they both refer to the muscle being released from the gland during your augmentation. These are small technical points that have a place in augmentation and is ultimately determined by your plastic surgeon. 

Hello,Yes, these are two different ways of referring to the same technique. Dual plane breast augmentation was designed so that the benefits of both subglandular and submuscular placement could be obtained for the patient. The top 2/3 of the breast implant is placed below the pectoral muscle. The muscle provides more coverage so that the implant is less visible and less palpable.  Talk with your Plastic Surgeon about their specific surgical plan for you.All the best

Yes, I think it is just semantics here. Most submuscular implants are actually dual plane. The lower border of the pectoralis muscle is released to allow the implant to fill out the lower portion of the breast. The lower portion is under breast tissue and the top ois under muscle so "dual plane" or "biplanar".Best wishes.

Thank you for your question. To answer your question the answer is yes both are the same. The technique is used for breast augmentation in individuals when there is some droopiness as an alternative to just placing it above the muscle or performing a lift. I would ask your plastic surgeon if that technique is right for you.

Indeed dual and bi- plan breast augmentation are the same in most people's plastic surgery vocabulary.You should seek opinion from experienced board-certified plastic surgeons IN PERSON so you can have an examination to see if what you would like is possible.


Best wishes,

RM

Yes, dual plane and biplanar are the same technique. Most of the time the term dual plane is used. Both refer to the upper portion of the breast implant being under their chest muscle and the lower portion of the implant being under your own breast tissue. Hope this information is helpful. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."