Kansas City Plastic Surgery

When considering breast augmentation, one important decision is where the implant is to be placed. In general, implants can be positioned either on top of the pectoral muscle (subglandular), or beneath it (submuscular).

Submuscular implants provide many advantages over implants placed beneath the breast tissue. Dr. Chhatre prefers submuscular implants because:

There is less risk of capsular contracture. Capsular contracture occurs when the scar tissue that forms around the implant becomes unnaturally tight. It can cause an unnatural appearance to the breast, and can also be very painful, and may have to be corrected through additional surgery.

Submuscular implants create less interference with future mammograms. Because the implant sits beneath the chest muscle, it interferes less with the ability to examine the glandular tissue of the breast.

Submuscular implants are less visible. Because they're covered by the chest muscle, the edges of the implants won't show. There's also less chance of visible rippling. Submuscular implants also have a more natural feel.

Submuscular implants tend to work better for women with small breasts and also in women who are thin. If you have small breasts to begin with, subglandular implants can be more visible because there is less breast tissue to cover the implant. With a submuscular implant, the muscle covers the implant, giving a more natural appearance to the breast.

If you are considering breast augmentation, and would like to know what type of implant would be best for you, please contact Dr. Matt Chhatre, Missouri cosmetic surgeon, for more information. We'd be happy to answer your questions or schedule a consultation at our Lee's Summit and Kansas City, Missouri offices to discuss your options.