Is there a difference between subpectoral and submuscular for breast implants?

Subpectoral is another term for submuscular, which nowadays is most often technically known as a dual plane technique I hope this helps!

There is no difference. The muscle is the pectoralis.   In fact what you should be looking for is dual plane.  There are
many advantages to sub muscular dual plane placement and very many
disadvantages to sub glandular placement. I would see no indication to do
anything but sub muscular. This can be best accomplished with the armpit
approach. The most sophisticated approach to breast augmentation is through the
armpit with a surgical camera (transaxillary endoscopic). Using this modern
approach the space can be crafted under direct vision, with virtually no
bleeding and no postoperative bruising. Most importantly, the shape of the
breast is meticulously created. The other, older methods of insertion are
technologically less advanced. Both silicone and saline implants can be placed
through the armpit by a surgeon with skill and experience using this approach.
The incision in the crease is the oldest method of placing the implants and
puts a scar directly on the breast.

Sub pectoral is the same as sub muscular which only covers the top of the implant.Sub glandular or over the muscle and does have some indications.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options.

Subpectoral and Submuscular mean the same thing - that is below the Pectoralis Major muscle. There are some variations (partial submuscular for example). See a board certified plastic surgeon for disscussion and advice.

I appreciate your question.

No there is not a difference.  Subpectoral and submuscular mean the implants are placed under the muscle.  Also known as the dual plane technique.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

No, there is no difference between subpectoral and submuscular for breast implants. Breast implants are usually placed in this position to give a natural look. Subglandular implants are implants are placed over the chest muscles. The implants can be more visible.  Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a consult.

I use these two words interchangeably. So, the short answer is no, there is no real difference. I routinely do my breast augmentations this way to get my patients the most natural looking and feeling results. 

Thank you for your question.  In regards to breast augmentation patients, there is no difference in these terms, they both refer to implant placement beneath your chest muscle.  

Usually, these two terms are interchangeable, and mean that the breast implant is placed under the pectoralis major muscle, rather than on top. In reality, most plastic surgeons divide the inferior insertion of the muscle on the chest wall, and create a "dual plane" breast pocket whereby most of the implant is located under the muscle and the lower portion of the implant is under the breast tissue itself. "Subglandular" is another term you may come across, and this refers to an implant that is placed completely on top of the muscle, under the breast tissue.

These are exactly the same pockets sub pectoral is the name of the muscle, the pectoralis. Pretty much all saline implants should be submuscular. Gel implants can be placed above or below muscle depending on how much breast tissue you have, Good luck with your procedure.