What is the difference between partial submuscular and dual plane techniques for breast implants? I am trying to avoid a lift, and I keep reading that the dual plane approach is a good option. But I feel like the term 'dual plane' might just be a marketing approach and is the same as partial sub-muscular?
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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April 27, 2015
Answer: Partial submuscular and dual plane technique Thank you for your question. Most "subpectoral" breast augmentations are performed by either of these techniques. They are very similar. The partial sub muscular technique is when the pectorals major inferior and inferior/medial attachments are released so that the bottom half of the implants is covered by the gland and the top half is covered by the pec major muscle. As for dual plane -- this generally describes a further elevated of the gland off of the pectorals major muscle allowing the muscle to ride higher up on the implants and allowing the gland to sit on the bottom half of the implant. In the dual plane, the top aspect of the muscle will be released for a few centimeters as well above the inferior aspect of the pec. This may allow the muscle/gland to have a more aesthetic redraping over the implant.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Partial submuscular and dual plane technique Thank you for your question. Most "subpectoral" breast augmentations are performed by either of these techniques. They are very similar. The partial sub muscular technique is when the pectorals major inferior and inferior/medial attachments are released so that the bottom half of the implants is covered by the gland and the top half is covered by the pec major muscle. As for dual plane -- this generally describes a further elevated of the gland off of the pectorals major muscle allowing the muscle to ride higher up on the implants and allowing the gland to sit on the bottom half of the implant. In the dual plane, the top aspect of the muscle will be released for a few centimeters as well above the inferior aspect of the pec. This may allow the muscle/gland to have a more aesthetic redraping over the implant.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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April 28, 2015
Answer: Partial Submuscular and Dual Plane Techniques The two techniques are the same and I use this technique quite frequently. It will help in mild ptosis. More importantly, it significantly reduces the movement of the implant with animation of the pectoral muscle.
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April 28, 2015
Answer: Partial Submuscular and Dual Plane Techniques The two techniques are the same and I use this technique quite frequently. It will help in mild ptosis. More importantly, it significantly reduces the movement of the implant with animation of the pectoral muscle.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Dual plane vs partial submuscular Thank you for your question. What you are describing is basically the same technique. In complete submuscular augmentation, the implant is placed under the pectoralis major muscle superiorly and medially (toward the middle) and by the serratus anterior muscle inferiorly and laterally (toward the outside). This is rarely performed nowadays. Most augmentations are placed in the subpectoral pocket and are considered partial submuscular because only the medial and superior portions of the implant are covered by the muscle. Dual plane refers to technique that differentially releases more of the muscle from the overlying gland. The more extensive a dual plane procedure, the more the pectoralis muscle raises superiorly and the less the implant is covered but the muscle. The advantage of a dual plane technique is that it can allow a borderline ptosis (sagging) patient avoid a breast lift by allowing the implant to stretch more of the breast gland inferiorly and allow for a slight nipple/areolar lift into a more centered position on the implant. The down side is potentially less coverage of the implant with muscle. Best to be seen in person to see if you are a candidate for a dual plane augmentation without a breast lift. Good luck.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Dual plane vs partial submuscular Thank you for your question. What you are describing is basically the same technique. In complete submuscular augmentation, the implant is placed under the pectoralis major muscle superiorly and medially (toward the middle) and by the serratus anterior muscle inferiorly and laterally (toward the outside). This is rarely performed nowadays. Most augmentations are placed in the subpectoral pocket and are considered partial submuscular because only the medial and superior portions of the implant are covered by the muscle. Dual plane refers to technique that differentially releases more of the muscle from the overlying gland. The more extensive a dual plane procedure, the more the pectoralis muscle raises superiorly and the less the implant is covered but the muscle. The advantage of a dual plane technique is that it can allow a borderline ptosis (sagging) patient avoid a breast lift by allowing the implant to stretch more of the breast gland inferiorly and allow for a slight nipple/areolar lift into a more centered position on the implant. The down side is potentially less coverage of the implant with muscle. Best to be seen in person to see if you are a candidate for a dual plane augmentation without a breast lift. Good luck.
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April 28, 2015
Answer: Dual Plane vs Submuscular Hi and thank you for your questions. Dual plane and partial submuscular really mean the same thing. The difference is that dual plane is a more specific term and has 3 different variations depending on how the muscle is separated from the breast tissue. Depending on your degree of sagging beforehand, a dual plane approach is a great option for excellent results. Best to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon in person who can better discuss your options. Good Luck!
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April 28, 2015
Answer: Dual Plane vs Submuscular Hi and thank you for your questions. Dual plane and partial submuscular really mean the same thing. The difference is that dual plane is a more specific term and has 3 different variations depending on how the muscle is separated from the breast tissue. Depending on your degree of sagging beforehand, a dual plane approach is a great option for excellent results. Best to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon in person who can better discuss your options. Good Luck!
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