Under the Muscle Breast Augmentation
January 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Cosmetic Procedures
If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’ve undoubtedly been wondering whether you should have your implants placed over or under the muscle.
In my previous blog, I discussed the pros and cons of over the muscle breast augmentation. Below, I will discuss under the muscle breast augmentation.
One of the determining factors in deciding where to place a breast implant is the shape desired by the patient. The relationship of the implant to the pectoralis muscle causes varying degrees of shapes.
Advantages of placing a breast implant completely behind the muscle include a more natural breast shape (as opposed to a rounder shape achieved by placing the implant over the muscle), low interference with mammograms, little to no implant visibility, a reduced risk of capsule contracture, little to no rippling, and no visible scars on the breast (the incisions are made at the anterior axillary fold- under the breast).
Disadvantages of under the muscle breast augmentation include slightly more post-op discomfort and difficulty finding a surgeon completely competent in this procedure. Not all cosmetic surgeons have mastered this delicate skill of placing the implant totally behind the pectoralis muscle of the chest wall.
Because of the natural shape achieved and the reduction in interference with mammograms, this is a preferred method of breast augmentation of many cosmetic surgeons.
As with any surgical procedure, careful thought and consideration must be placed on your lifestyle, level of activity and aesthetic preferences. Be sure to thoroughly review all of your options with your plastic surgeon.
About Dr Anthony Lombardi
Dr. Lombardi, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Jersey Medical School. He completed his General Surgery Residency locally, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey and his Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Jersey Medical School.
Dr. Lombardi has been in practice in Monmouth County his entire career and is the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com
