Is the Biplane Technique a Better Option over Dual Plane for Athletic Women Seeking Augmentation? (photo)

Based on the terminology and diagrams, I think that you are considering the same procedure being described by 2 different terms. In other words, the breast implants are being placed in the sub muscular position (partially) and in the sub glandular position  (partially).

I think it is in the best interests of most patients seeking breast augmentation surgery to have implants placed in the “dual plane” or sub muscular position. This includes athletic patients.
The submuscular 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 breast implants in the sub glandular position. The incidence of breast implant encapsulation (capsular  contraction)  is also decreased with implants placed in the sub muscular position.

On the other hand,  sub glandular breast implant positioning does not have the potential downside of “animation deformity” ( movement/ distortion of the breast implants  seen with flexion of the  pectoralis major muscle)  they can be seen with breast implants placed in these sub muscular position. 

Overall,  after considering pros/cons carefully, I find that there are many  advantages to placement of breast implants in the sub muscular ( dual plane) position.  I have found that this positioning works well for patients involved with athletics, competition, and bodybuilding.

 I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

If you're truly into competitive sports, the form stable textured anatomic implants were designed for people just like you.  Even with minimal coverage, they do not wrinkle as much (some people say they don't at all but I find that difficult to believe).  Their temperature changes slowly so be forewarned if you're out in the cold.  Also, these implants do not move so when you lay down, they stand straight up.