Recovery for subfascial breast augmentation? Is this my best option?

There are pro's and con's for each of these pockets or where we can potentially place your implants. Although we all want to minimize your downtime and pain, I would not base your final decision on this. At 110 pounds and an A Cup it does not sound like you have much tissue coverage for your implant. In that case submuscular could be better for you specifically. Subfascial can be a nice choice for women with adequate tissue coverage, who have wide set breasts that could not be made closer under the muscle or those women who aggressively work out their upper body where animation or malposition could be a problem. Exparel, is a long acting medication that can be injected during your surgery to help manage your pain as well. Good luck!

Subfascial surgery is less painful than sub muscular however this should not be the reason to choose placement of the implants. Even sub muscular breast augmentation causes pain for only a few days that is very manageable with pain medication. There are pros and cons of each pocket location and you can discuss these with your surgeon. If you are thin I would typically recommend sub muscular implant placement for a more natural look unless you go with anatomic or shaped implants. There is little data to support subfascial as being superior to sub muscular implant placement but this is still an acceptable and reasonable approach to breast augmentation. Good luck!Josh Olson MD

Yes. Recovery from subfascial placement is less painful than submuscular. There are, obviously, pros and cons to each, but it sounds as if you and your doctor have discussed these and come to the right recommendation for your specific body.

Thank you for asking. There are distinct pros and cons. In general the subfascial position is less tight and patients tend to feel more normal more quickly. There is also less muscle action upon the implant. The longevity historically has been better with submuscular positioning as there is more coverage over the implant however specific patients need specific counseling. The breast envelope, implant volume and pocket overall help determine the longevity. Hope this helps. Best wishes

Recovery from breast augmentation surgery is generally very quick regardless of which pocket is used.  This should not shorten or prolong your recovery.