Under or over the Muscle For Natural Appearance on Athletic Body?

Thank you for the question.

Although patients who have breast implants placed in the sub muscular ( or dual plane)  position may experience more discomfort during recovery, I still think it is in your best interests (and that of 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.

I hope this helps.

Breast implants are usually placed underneath the muscles to ensure natural-looking results. But if you have to flex your muscles on stage as a bodybuilder, you may consider sub-glandular implants.

Hi there-

I personally believe that unless you are a competitive body builder, it is in your long term best interests to have your implants placed under your pectorals muscle, despite the possibility that this will cause some motion deformity with contraction of your pec muscles. The benefits simply outweigh this small and uncommon drawback for the vast majority of patients, especially if you are interested in a more natural appearance.

Please be aware, however, that once of the greatest errors you could make is to investigate and shop for a procedure you think you want, and then find a surgeon willing to do it on you... Your chances of being safe and ending up happy with your outcome and experience will be significantly higher if you instead spend your time and energy finding the very best surgeon you can (based on education, training, experience, talent, and outcomes), and THEN worrying about the details of the procedure.

If you choose a great surgeon, you will find that the other details will more easily fall into place.