The Placement Of Breast Impants

The way in which your implant is inserted and positioned depends on what your plastic surgeon thinks is best for you and your body. You and your surgeon will discuss this before surgery. In general, there are three places a breast implant can be inserted-in the crease where the breast meets the chest (inframammary), anywhere around the areola (periareolar), which is the dark skin surrounding the nipple, or in the armpit area (transaxillary). Implants are placed directly behind your breast tissue (subglandular) or beneath your chest muscle (submuscular). The length and location of the scar will vary depending on the fill of the implant. These decisions will be made individually based on your tissue and desired outcome. Let your surgeon know about any concerns you have beforehand so that they may be accounted for during placement.