Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Breast Implant Placement: Which To Choose?

There are many options when considering breast augmentation…silicone, saline; smooth, textured; round, anatomical; moderate profile, high profile; on top of the muscle, completely under the muscle, or partially under the muscle; lift, no lift etc.

Generally speaking, if a patient has a somewhat droopy or ptotic breast and would like to avoid additional scars for a breast lift, they will be better served by having their implants placed partially under the muscle (dual plane) or on top of the muscle.  Having said this, patients who have lost weight or have had their breast tissue atrophy following nursing will have a much more naturally feeling breast with silicone implants versus saline implants.  As you can see, there are many options.

Meet with a few plastic surgeons to get a better understanding of what is best for you.  A nice place to find board certified plastic surgeons is at www.surgery.org, the website for The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.