Subglandular vs Submuscular Breast Implants? (Photo)

Many women do not like lifts because of the vertical scars associated with the traditional techniques. The technique I recommend is a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. At the same time, fat transfers or small implants can be placed totally submuscular.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Good morning,
I would still recommend under the muscle- it looks better, lasts longer, yields better mammograms, and has a lower capsular contracture rate!

Dear Kind2442,
I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less over time when they are protected under the muscle.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. In most cases going beneath the muscle trends towards a more natural result at lower risks. That said a thorough discussion of your goals as well as an in-person examination of your tissues is needed to provide you the best advice.

Thank you for your question and photos. There are pros and cons to the each of the planes of implant placement. Please discuss these fully with your surgeon to see which plane meets your goals the best.