Breast implants can be placed in front of or behind the pectoral muscle. Implant placement makes a big difference in the look you will achieve, your recovery time, and the long-term results of your breast enlargement. Many factors will go into your decision including lifestyle and your desired look. Gawley Plastic Surgery will help you decide which placement is right for you. Subglandular placement is in front of the muscle. Submuscular placement is behind the muscle. There are advantages and drawback to both placements.
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Subglandular placement is behind the breast tissue and in front of the muscle. Advantages include:
Disadvantages of subglandular placement can include:
Submuscular placement is behind the muscle wall. This provides more support for your implants, with a more subtle look. This placement moves your existing breast tissue forward. Advantages of submuscular placement include:
Disadvantages of subglandular placement can include:
Many factors will determine which placement is best for you. Your body size and type, existing breast tissue, and desired results will all be a part of that equation. During your initial consultation, we will help you decide which placement option will work best for you and meet your personal breast augmentation goals.
If you are considering breast enlargement in the Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona area, please contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about implant placement. You can learn more about breast augmentation right now by reading our Frequently Asked Breast Enlargement Questions.
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