Which Is The Best Plane for
Breast Implant Placement?

Implants may be placed in either the subglandular plane (under the breast tissue) or submuscular plane under the chest wall or pectoralis muscle). With saline implants, the submuscular plane is preferred in most patients. The implant has better soft tissue coverage and is less likely to display visible or palpable rippling. Additionally, muscle coverage reduces capsular contracture or firmness and interferes less with mammograms. With silicone gel breast implants, either the submuscular or subglandular plane can be utilized, depending on each patient's individual anatomic characteristics.

At your initial consultation, Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger will go over all of these options with you in great detail. He will evaluate your unique individual needs and make his recommendations based on your body type, implant choice, and aesthetic goals.

Please contact our Philadelphia plastic surgery office today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Bottger. We serve patients in the Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and West Chester, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania areas.

Additional questions:
Breast Augmentation Surgery
Who is a candidate for breast augmentation?
What can be done when breasts begin to sag?
How do I choose breast implant size?
What are the different types of breast implants available for breast augmentation?
What are the differences in results between silicone gel and saline implants?
Breast Implant Incision Options
Where will the incision be placed for my breast augmentation?
What are the risks of breast augmentation?
How long is breast augmentation surgery?
Will I be in pain following breast implant surgery?
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Following breast implant surgery, how long is recovery?
When can I start exercising after breast augmentation?
Can I breast feed after Breast Augmentation surgery?
Should I be concerned that the breast implants will rupture?
When will my breast implants need to be replaced?
Additional Questions about Breast Augmentation