What are the advantages of both and when are they more appropriately used ?
Answer: What is the difference between dual plane and under muscle placement of breast implants? Thank you for the question. Semantics can be confusing.Dual plane breast augmentation refers to breast implant positioning in the sub muscular ( pectoralis major) positioned superiorly and the sub glandular position inferiorly. This is the breast implant position used by the majority of plastic surgeons today and what I would suggest for the vast majority of my patients. I think it is in the best interest most patients seeking breast augmentation surgery) to have implants placed in the “dual plane” sub muscular position. This positioning allows for more complete coverage of the breast implants leading to generally more natural feel/look of the implants in the long-term. This position will also decrease the potential for rippling and/or palpability of the implants (which may increase with time, weight loss, and/or post-pregnancy changes). The submuscular positioning also tends to interfere with mammography less so than in the sub glandular position. The incidence of breast implant encapsulation (capsular contraction) is also decreased with implants placed in the sub muscular position. However, the sub muscular (dual plane) breast implant positioning does have the potential downside of “animation deformity” ( movement/ distortion of the breast implants seen with flexion of the pectoralis major muscle). Again, I think the advantages of sub muscular (dual plane) breast implant placement far outweigh the potential disadvantages associated with breast implants placements of glandular position, no matter how active the patient. I hope this helps.
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Answer: What is the difference between dual plane and under muscle placement of breast implants? Thank you for the question. Semantics can be confusing.Dual plane breast augmentation refers to breast implant positioning in the sub muscular ( pectoralis major) positioned superiorly and the sub glandular position inferiorly. This is the breast implant position used by the majority of plastic surgeons today and what I would suggest for the vast majority of my patients. I think it is in the best interest most patients seeking breast augmentation surgery) to have implants placed in the “dual plane” sub muscular position. This positioning allows for more complete coverage of the breast implants leading to generally more natural feel/look of the implants in the long-term. This position will also decrease the potential for rippling and/or palpability of the implants (which may increase with time, weight loss, and/or post-pregnancy changes). The submuscular positioning also tends to interfere with mammography less so than in the sub glandular position. The incidence of breast implant encapsulation (capsular contraction) is also decreased with implants placed in the sub muscular position. However, the sub muscular (dual plane) breast implant positioning does have the potential downside of “animation deformity” ( movement/ distortion of the breast implants seen with flexion of the pectoralis major muscle). Again, I think the advantages of sub muscular (dual plane) breast implant placement far outweigh the potential disadvantages associated with breast implants placements of glandular position, no matter how active the patient. I hope this helps.
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November 3, 2017
Answer: Breast implants and dual plane placement Dual plane placement of breast implants means that the upper inner portion of an implant is partly under the chest muscle and the lower outer portion is under the breast tissue. This approach gives a very natural appearance to breast enhancement.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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November 3, 2017
Answer: Breast implants and dual plane placement Dual plane placement of breast implants means that the upper inner portion of an implant is partly under the chest muscle and the lower outer portion is under the breast tissue. This approach gives a very natural appearance to breast enhancement.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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November 2, 2017
Answer: Dual plane breast augmentation The Dual Plane technique involves release the breast tissue on top of the muscle so that the breast tissue can be centered over a submuscular implant. This is useful in patients with mild to moderate ptosis.
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November 2, 2017
Answer: Dual plane breast augmentation The Dual Plane technique involves release the breast tissue on top of the muscle so that the breast tissue can be centered over a submuscular implant. This is useful in patients with mild to moderate ptosis.
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Answer: What is the difference between dual plane and under muscle placement of breast implants? In dual plane breast augmentation, the implant is placed partially beneath the pectoral muscle and partially beneath the breast tissue. This technique combines aspects of both subglandular (above the muscle) and submuscular (under the muscle) placement. Under the muscle placement, also known as submuscular, involves positioning the implant beneath the chest muscle. This can provide additional coverage for the implant, reducing the risk of visible rippling and creating a more natural appearance.The choice between dual plane and under muscle placement depends on factors such as the patient’s anatomy, the type of implant, and the desired outcome. Surgeons consider these factors to determine the most suitable technique for each individual case.
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Answer: What is the difference between dual plane and under muscle placement of breast implants? In dual plane breast augmentation, the implant is placed partially beneath the pectoral muscle and partially beneath the breast tissue. This technique combines aspects of both subglandular (above the muscle) and submuscular (under the muscle) placement. Under the muscle placement, also known as submuscular, involves positioning the implant beneath the chest muscle. This can provide additional coverage for the implant, reducing the risk of visible rippling and creating a more natural appearance.The choice between dual plane and under muscle placement depends on factors such as the patient’s anatomy, the type of implant, and the desired outcome. Surgeons consider these factors to determine the most suitable technique for each individual case.
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December 2, 2017
Answer: What is the difference between dual plane and under muscle placement of breast implants? A dual plane breast augmentation is essentially a submuscular augmentation with the added release of the breast off of the underlying muscle. This allows the breast gland to properly redrape over the new mound created by the implant underneath the muscle. Today the dual plane method is the preferred method for submuscular breast augmentation and breast augmentation in general.
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December 2, 2017
Answer: What is the difference between dual plane and under muscle placement of breast implants? A dual plane breast augmentation is essentially a submuscular augmentation with the added release of the breast off of the underlying muscle. This allows the breast gland to properly redrape over the new mound created by the implant underneath the muscle. Today the dual plane method is the preferred method for submuscular breast augmentation and breast augmentation in general.
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