Above or below the muscle (subpectoral)?
When the implant is behind the muscle, the muscle covers the upper 1/2 to 2/3 of the implant. This helps to conceal the implant and provide a smoother transition from the chest to the breast. Your individual body type, amount of existing breast tissue, and the look you desire will help you determine which position is best for you, here are some general guidlines: 1). If you have very little breast tissue… it is more likely you will want to “go behind the muscle”, for the following reasons: a) When the implant is in front of the muscle, there will not be much breast tissue to cover the implant, so more of the implant roundness will be visible. Clearly, if 1/2 to 2/3 or more of the implant is covered by muscle, it will be harder for you and others to see, feel and notice that an implant is there. 2). If you have some breast tissue… If you have approximately 3 cm or greater of breast tissue, you will have more of a choice between above and below the muscle. At this point, new consider
