I am a female in her twenties with good breast tissue (full B cup). I really like the perky, full on top, "held in" look. My first consultation recommended that I go with the subglandular position due to my breast tissue but I am worried about the "ball in sock" sag effect over time. I like how subpectoral implants look but I haven't found many "after" photos of subglandular. I also own a pole fitness studio so the shorter recovery associated with subglandular is appealing. Please help me!!
Answer: Sub muscular vs Sub Glandular placement Submuscular placement may be more uncomfortable the first few days following surgery. The possible benefits of submuscular placement are that it may result in less palpable implants, less capsular contracture, and it will make it easier to image the breast with mammography. The appearance may be more “natural” for patients who are very thin. Subglandular placement may make your surgery andrecovery shorter and you may have less discomfort. This placement may provide a slight “lift”. Subglandular placement may result in more palpable implants, more capsular contracture and more difficult imaging of the breast with mammography. This placement is often recommended for those patients with sagging, but do not want a breast lift (mastopexy) and for tubular breast deformity
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Answer: Sub muscular vs Sub Glandular placement Submuscular placement may be more uncomfortable the first few days following surgery. The possible benefits of submuscular placement are that it may result in less palpable implants, less capsular contracture, and it will make it easier to image the breast with mammography. The appearance may be more “natural” for patients who are very thin. Subglandular placement may make your surgery andrecovery shorter and you may have less discomfort. This placement may provide a slight “lift”. Subglandular placement may result in more palpable implants, more capsular contracture and more difficult imaging of the breast with mammography. This placement is often recommended for those patients with sagging, but do not want a breast lift (mastopexy) and for tubular breast deformity
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Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. It's a great question. I strongly prefer under the muscle implants because the muscle provides another layer of camouflage for your implants. The muscle contours the top of the implant to give it a more natural slope and hide rippling of the implant. Implants under the muscle have a decreased risk of scar tissue forming around the implant (capsular contracture). Also, breast cancer screening with mammography gives better images of breast tissue when implants are placed under the muscle. Although an implant on top of the muscle can be a good choice for some women, for very thin women there is not enough camouflage for the implant to look natural. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide if breast augmentation is right for you.
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Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. It's a great question. I strongly prefer under the muscle implants because the muscle provides another layer of camouflage for your implants. The muscle contours the top of the implant to give it a more natural slope and hide rippling of the implant. Implants under the muscle have a decreased risk of scar tissue forming around the implant (capsular contracture). Also, breast cancer screening with mammography gives better images of breast tissue when implants are placed under the muscle. Although an implant on top of the muscle can be a good choice for some women, for very thin women there is not enough camouflage for the implant to look natural. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide if breast augmentation is right for you.
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. Thank you for your questions. In my opinion most women are better candidates for implants placed in a sub muscular position. This is a result of the typical quality and amount of breast tissue women seeking implants present with in my office. Sub muscular implants minimize the risks entailed with breast augmentation, such as capsular contracture, rippling, and palpability while looking more natural over time, and make mammography easier.
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. Thank you for your questions. In my opinion most women are better candidates for implants placed in a sub muscular position. This is a result of the typical quality and amount of breast tissue women seeking implants present with in my office. Sub muscular implants minimize the risks entailed with breast augmentation, such as capsular contracture, rippling, and palpability while looking more natural over time, and make mammography easier.
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May 29, 2015
Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. Thank you for the question.
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May 29, 2015
Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. Thank you for the question.
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June 1, 2015
Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. I prefer the subpectoral position (behind the muscle). There are several advantages to this. One, you will avoid the "ball in sock" appearance. Secondly, you will have more natural appearing cleavage. Thirdly, you will have a decreased risk of developing a capsular contracture. This is the development of too much scar tissue forming around the implant which may cause the implant to feel firm. Fourthly, you will have a better mammogram when you are older. If you are young with good breast tissue, I would not place your implant in the subglandular plane for those reasons. Hope this helps!
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June 1, 2015
Answer: Are subglandular or submuscular breast implants perkier? Which will "stay up" longer? I have a fear of sagging. I prefer the subpectoral position (behind the muscle). There are several advantages to this. One, you will avoid the "ball in sock" appearance. Secondly, you will have more natural appearing cleavage. Thirdly, you will have a decreased risk of developing a capsular contracture. This is the development of too much scar tissue forming around the implant which may cause the implant to feel firm. Fourthly, you will have a better mammogram when you are older. If you are young with good breast tissue, I would not place your implant in the subglandular plane for those reasons. Hope this helps!
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