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Breast Augmentation

SUB-MUSCULAR IMPLANT POSITION FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION

Women have become more conscious about their physical fitness, which regrettably cannot change the appearance of breasts. Breast augmentation (also known as breast implant surgery) is performed by plastic surgeons to re-proportion a woman’s figure for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes. Breast augmentation using sub-muscular implant placement is considered to offer the most believable method of regaining firm and naturally shaped breasts.

During sub-muscular breast augmentation in Toronto, Dr. Rice places the breast implant behind the pectoral (chest) muscle under the breast and over the chest wall. When performed by a trained plastic surgeon in an accredited medical facility, sub-muscular breast augmentation surgery is one of the safest and most gratifying cosmetic procedures. The sub-muscular method of breast augmentation surgery has been gaining popularity as it can result in a more natural contour.

Because the chest muscle covers sub-muscular breast implants, this breast augmentation technique keeps the implants securely in position and helps blend the edges of the implants, giving the breasts a more natural profile and texture after breast augmentation surgery.

Usually, sub-muscular breast augmentation is appropriate for most women, regardless of breast size. Sub-muscular breast augmentation may also reduce the chances of what’s referred to as bottoming out because the implants are well supported by chest muscles. Bottoming out can happen when the lower curvature of the breast expands too much due to lack of implant support.

When the implant is placed beneath the pectoral muscle, mammography exams can be performed more effectively. Sub-muscular breast augmentation also reduces the chance of scar tissue forming around the implant, and this reduces the risk of capsular contracture, or a rigid shell around the implant.

Considerations for Sub-Muscular Breast Augmentation

Sub-muscular breast augmentation can produce an artfully contoured bustline. However, because sub-muscular breast augmentation involves careful handling of pectoral muscles, it is critical to consult an experienced plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Rice has many years of experience in Toronto performing breast augmentation surgery using sub-muscular implant placement and has many satisfied Toronto breast augmentation patients who have achieved natural looking and well-shaped breasts.

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