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Benefits: Submuscular (under the muscle) implants tend to work better for women who are very thin and therefore do not have very much breast tissue to fully cover up the implant. In these types of cases, the submuscular placement can help hide the implant and may reduce the possibility of rippling or capsular contracture (hardening of the breast). Submuscular placement also offers more fullness towards the top of the breasts.

Options for Incision Location: Axillary (under arm), periareolar (nipple) or inframammary crease (breast fold).

Typical Recovery Time: This technique requires slightly longer recovery time compared with subglandular implants (over the muscle). Rest is required for several days after surgery and no work outs for 2-3 weeks. Most patients report going back to work in about 1 week.

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Above (2 sets): Under the muscle with saline implants.
Above (2 sets): Patient with very deflated breasts, only a loose skin envelope. Under the muscle placement.
Above (2 sets): Very muscular patient-- note how excess muscle gives significant upper breast fullness. Under the muscle placement.
Above (2 sets): Under the muscle placement.

Before & After photographs shown on this site are patients of Dr. Svehlak's or Dr. Yamini's who have given permission to have their photos published. They are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary. Reputable surgeons do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome is implied. Individual healing characteristics and unexpected complications can affect the outcome of any surgery.