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Implant Placement and Position | Breast Augmentation Montreal
Placement...
Dr Chen Lee will use one of the skin incisions described in the section on Incisions for Breast Augmentation to surgically create a soft tissue pocket for the breast implant. A breast implant is placed and positioned within the pocket to enlarge the breast. An accurately dissected pocket with a well-positioned breast implant centered
beneath the nipple finalizes the pleasing contours of a breast
augmentation. During your consultation, Dr Chen Lee will explain whether it is
best to create a subglandular (over the muscle) or subpectoral (under the muscle) pocket. Below are images and a brief description of the two breast implant positions used by Dr Chen Lee for cosmetic breast augmentation procedures in Montreal. Over the Muscle
An over the muscle pocket dissection is created by the surgical elevation of the mammary gland (breast) from the chest wall and pectoral muscle. This is also known as a submammary or subglandular breast augmentation. Advantages include less pain, better projection, and a breast implant that does not move with pectoral contraction. It is well suited in patients with a good breast envelope or in those who choose silicone breast implants. Potential disadvantages include visible implant (rippling, wrinkles) and palpability of the underlying implant edges. Over the muscle placement should be avoided in women with thin soft tissue breast envelopes or in patients planning saline breast augmentations (rippling).
Under the Muscle
Pocket creation under the muscle is also known as submuscular or subpectoral breast augmentation. The pocket is usually created between the major and minor pectoralis muscles. Advantages include better implant coverage. Both rippling and palpability are reduced with the added muscle cover. This is a good choice in thin patients or when saline breast augmentation is planned. Substantial postoperative pain and abnormal breast movement with pectoral contraction are drawbacks.
Dr Chen Lee will be delighted to meet you. During your visit, your breast measurements will be used to determine whether an above or below the muscle placement of breast implants is best for your breast augmentation. For more information, feel at ease to message us online at montrealcosmeticsurgery@gmail.com or call (514) 932-7667.