Breast Implant Placement

Breast implants are placed under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. With either location, the implants will be properly centered under the nipple. The two placement options are defined as the following:

• Subglandular placement, i.e. above the muscle
• Submuscular placement, i.e. below the pectoralis muscle

The placement option chosen will be largely determined by the patient’s body type, tissue thickness, and lifestyle requirements. There are benefits and disadvantages associated with each location, but they differ in each case, so it is best to discuss these issues in a surgical consultation.