What is your opinion about subfascial placement of breast implants in breast augmentation?
Asked 2014-06-29
I have been hearing a lot about subfascial placement of breast implants and the advantages over other placements. However, many doctors that I have seen in Arizona are either not aware of this placement or they do not recommend this placement for breast augmentation. Do you know why? Is it because it is a new procedure and if so, how new?
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The fascia is a very thin tissue that is between your chest muscle and breast tissue. It is thinner near the base of your breasts and gets minimally thicker as you closer to your neck. Many plastic surgeons don't consider it a very substantial coverage of an average sized implant so it really isn't much different than going simply above the muscle. I personally do not place many breast implants above the muscle because it is commonly believed this places you at a higher risk for capsular contracture and gives less coverage of the implant lending to a less natural look. Different plastic surgeons will have their own opinions so you would be best served by seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you their opinion as to what techniques will work best for you,
I hope this helps.
Michael C. Edwards, MD, FACS
President – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
President - Clark County Medical Society
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