I have an almost non-existent lower pole to my breasts and was recommended a dual plane augmentation instead of an augmentation paired with a lift. I am pleased with this response from my PS, but I am concerned about the dual plane approach in relation to the look I want to achieve (a much fuller lower pole), as well as the risk of complications with bottoming out ( a terrible fear of mine).
March 4, 2016
Answer: In a dual plane augmentation, what holds the implant up (bottoming out?), and how does it increase the size of the lower pole? Thank you for your excellent questions and for doing your research. Dual plane augmentation is the standard procedure for most plastic surgeons in the US, with muscle covering the upper portion of the implant and the lower portion of the implant covered by your breast gland. There is a network of supporting tissue along the breast crease termed the inframammary fold that helps reduce the risk of bottoming out and is protected during the surgical dissection. The lower portion of the breast enlarges due to the redistribution of the implant volume once the implant "drops." This places pressure on the lower pole causing the skin to stretch. Hope this helps.
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March 4, 2016
Answer: In a dual plane augmentation, what holds the implant up (bottoming out?), and how does it increase the size of the lower pole? Thank you for your excellent questions and for doing your research. Dual plane augmentation is the standard procedure for most plastic surgeons in the US, with muscle covering the upper portion of the implant and the lower portion of the implant covered by your breast gland. There is a network of supporting tissue along the breast crease termed the inframammary fold that helps reduce the risk of bottoming out and is protected during the surgical dissection. The lower portion of the breast enlarges due to the redistribution of the implant volume once the implant "drops." This places pressure on the lower pole causing the skin to stretch. Hope this helps.
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March 4, 2016
Answer: Degree Dual plane breast augmentation is a powerful way to improve your aesthetic results. It is used to describe the procedure and should not be confused with some fancy procedure. Most of the breast implants placed under the muscle is placed in the dual plant. It is just the degree of release that the surgeon controls to maximize control of the breast pocket. Dual plane does not cause or prevent bottoming out. I am sure your surgeon is quite aware of this and you will have a great result.In my practice, bottoming out is not a common complication.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD
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March 4, 2016
Answer: Degree Dual plane breast augmentation is a powerful way to improve your aesthetic results. It is used to describe the procedure and should not be confused with some fancy procedure. Most of the breast implants placed under the muscle is placed in the dual plant. It is just the degree of release that the surgeon controls to maximize control of the breast pocket. Dual plane does not cause or prevent bottoming out. I am sure your surgeon is quite aware of this and you will have a great result.In my practice, bottoming out is not a common complication.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD
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