Sources cited for implant placement pros/cons?

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Dual-plane/sub-muscular placement boasts easier-read mammograms and lesser risk for severe capsular contracture. Which study/studies have shown such? What are the numbers?

Terrence Murphy, MD · Answer

There are hundreds of studies out there looking at implant choices and placement.  As surgeons we digest these findings and make recommendations to our patients.  Personally I think that submuscular placement decreases the likelihood of capsular contracture.  The mammogram benefit seems more difficult to determine but certainly going beneath the muscle doesn't make mammograms any more difficult than on top of the muscle.  Be sure to consult with a board certified surgeon with a large experience in breast augmentation to help have these questions answered.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question Scarlet13, Have your Board Certified Surgeon answer this statistic in person.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You are essentially asking for a review of the literature which would involve 100s of papers and be impossible to provide in this format.Your best option is to consult a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and experienced in breast implant surgery.I think your desire for information is very good and I believe it would help your confidence in your surgeon if the surgeon whom you consult is able to provide you with this information.  That would indicate that the surgeon is up-to-date on the appropriate techniques.

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