09 Apr Understanding Breast Implant Placement

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Dr. Boudana can use a Subfascial Technique for Breast Augmentation.

When considering breast augmentation, one of the most important decisions you’ll make with your surgeon is the placement of the implant. Proper placement affects your final results and implant longevity. At his Forest Hill, North York, Toronto Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. David Boudana offers several options, including the increasingly popular subfascial placement.

Types of Breast Implant Placements

  • The implant is placed directly under the breast tissue but above the chest muscle.
  • Benefits: Shorter recovery time, less pain, and ideal for those with adequate natural breast tissue.
  • Drawbacks: There is a higher risk of visible rippling and a more “artificial” look if the patient has thin skin or tissue on their breasts.
  • The implant is placed beneath the pectoralis major muscle.
  • Benefits: It provides a more natural appearance, especially for thinner patients, and reduces the chances that you will see rippling through the skin from your implants.
  • Drawbacks: Longer recovery time, the potential for muscle damage, and a phenomenon called “animation deformity,” where the implant moves noticeably during muscle contraction.
  • The implant is placed beneath the fascia, a thin but sturdy layer of connective tissue covering the muscle rather than directly under the muscle or breast tissue.
  • Benefits:
    • Less pain and faster recovery since the muscle is not manipulated
    • No muscle damage, making it ideal for athletes or active individuals
    • Eliminates animation deformity
    • Improved cleavage
    • More implant stability
  • Drawbacks: It may not be suitable for patients with fragile tissue where more coverage is needed.

Why Dr. Boudana Often Uses The Subfascial Technique

At Forest Hill Plastic Surgery, located in Forest Hill, North York, Toronto, Dr. Boudana frequently uses the subfascial technique for patients who desire a natural appearance without the downsides of muscle involvement. This approach also provides excellent control over the implant’s placement, helping patients achieve beautiful, symmetrical results. Every patient is unique and requires unique attention. Dr. Boudana assesses your goals, anatomy and lifestyle to help you determine which implant placement is correct for you.

If you’re considering breast augmentation and want to learn more about whether subfascial placement is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Boudana today.

To book your breast augmentation, please visit- Breast augmentation or call us – 416 785-7864



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