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Proper Placement of Breast Implants

Breast implant surgeries are intended to make you feel better and more confident about your body. Proper placement plays an enormous role in the outcome and durability of breast implants. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon can help you determine the best size, type, incision pattern and placement of your breast implants so your breast augmentation procedure leaves you feeling like a better version of yourself.
The proper placement of breast implants is important in the outcome of your surgery and should complement your lifestyle. Contact Plastic Surgery Center, P.C. in Albuquerque, New Mexico to speak with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon who can help you attain the best possible results.

Methods for Placement of Breast Implants

Breast implants can be placed over or under the pectoral muscles and each method has its risks and benefits. With whatever method you choose, the placement should be suited to your body and lifestyle. The three methods for placement of breast implants are:

· Subglandular – places the breast implant directly behind the mammary gland and in front of the pectoral muscles. This surgery is the least complicated and has the quickest recovery time. Many athletic individuals choose this option because it prevents flexing chest muscles from interfering with the appearance or integrity of the breast implant.

· Subpectoral – partially covers the breast implant under the pectoralis major muscle. Subpectoral placement reduces the risk of capsular contracture and visible implant rippling, but yields a longer and more painful recovery period. Additionally, the increased swelling post-surgery may increase the period of time it takes for the implant to drop into a natural position.

· Submuscular – places the breast implant behind the pectoralis major muscle and behind all of the supporting connective tissue and non-pectoral muscle groups. Submuscular placement has the same drawbacks of a subpectoral placement and an even longer recovery time. However, submuscular implants tend to be the best for mammograms.

If you or a loved one are considering having breast implant surgery, please contact the Plastic Surgery Center, P.C. in Albuquerque, New Mexico to speak to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael S. Hopkins, M.D.

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