Breast Implants: Subglandular vs Submuscular Placement
Posted on July 12, 2013 | by Boston Plastic SurgerySubglandular
The Pros: Recovery time tends to be shorter and more comfortable when the implant is placed over the muscle and below the breast tissue. You may also notice a slightly more lifted look.
The Cons: Because the implant is placed nearer to the skin’s surface, it may become more visible and feel slightly less natural than if it were placed beneath the muscle. However, this can be solved by using silicone gel implants which have been considered to look and feel more natural than saline. In addition, because the implant is placed over the muscle, a few additional scans may be required during a mammogram.
Submuscular
The Pros: The breast tissue and muscle can act as a sort of bra to help support the implant when placed beneath the muscle. Also, unlike when placed above the muscle, needing extra scans during a mammogram is unlikely.
The Cons: Recovery time will typically take a bit longer and tends to be slightly more painful than being placed above the muscle.