Where is the implant placed?

a. In a subglandular placement, the implant is placed under the breast tissue and above the muscles of the chest wall. The thickness of your breast tissue and it’s ability to adequately cover the implant is one factor that determines whether this placement is used. Subglandular placement may make surgery and recovery shorter and less painful.   This placement may result in more palpable implants, more capsular contracture, and more difficult imaging of the breast with mammography.

b. In a partial submuscular placement, the implant is placed under the breast tissue and partially under the pectoral and other chest muscle. The surgeon will cut the pectoralis major muscle and slip the upper part of the implant under that, while the lower part of the implant is placed above the muscles and beneath the breast. This placement may result in less palpable implants, less capsular contracture, and easier imaging of the breast with mammography.

c. In a complete submuscular placement, the implant is placed completely under the muscles and connective tissue called fascia. The upper portion of the implant is behind the pectoralis and serratus muscles, while the lower part is under connective fascia connecting those muscles. Submuscular placement may be more painful, and may make it more difficult to have some reoperation procedures than the subglandular placement.

Now FDA approved for breast augmentation!

MemoryGel Breast Implants

The MemoryGel™ implants have been successfully used and trusted for 20 years by millions of women all over the world. They are very popular because our implants feel more like natural breast tissue. And the good news: they do not compromise reliability or safety. After almost two decades of research and testing with surgeons and patients, MemoryGel™ breast implants are now available to women in the U.S. This means that those lovely breasts you have wanted will be even MORE natural looking! Dr. Porterfield and his patients are delighted with the safety and the results.

WHAT IS ASILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANT?
A breast implant is a sac (implant shell) of silicone elastomer (rubber) filled with silicone gel. This sac is surgically implanted either under your breast tissue or under your chest muscle. Dr. Porterfield will give you his recommendations as to the very best placement for you.

What makes MemoryGel™ breast implant material special — important for you? This type of breast implant material  holds together uniformly (no leaking) while still retaining the natural give of breast tissue. It does this because of a cohesive, gelatin-like substance that acts as a solid rather than a liquid.

Mentor’s silicone gel-filled breast implants come in a variety of profiles and sizes. All currently available MemoryGel breast implants have either a textured shell or smooth surface shell. Ask Dr. Porterfield which one would be best for you. Dr. Porterfield and his staff will thoroughly discuss the sizes, shapes, and textures that would be best suited for your needs. You’ll see a number of before and after photos to help in your selection.

WHAT GIVES THE BREAST IT’S SHAPE?
The breast consists of milk ducts and glands, surrounded by fatty tissue that provides its shape and feel. Situated beneath the breast are muscles. Certain factors may cause the skin to stretch. This then may cause the breast to droop or sag. These factors include pregnancy (when milk glands are temporarily enlarged), rapid weight loss, and the effects of gravity as you age.

WHAT CAN DR. PORTERFIELD DO FOR YOU?
It is important to realize that implants are used to make the breast larger.  However, the implants alone may not adequately lift the breast, or correct the effects of pregnancy, weight loss, or skin stretching. It is important to discuss with Dr. Porterfield your hopes and wishes for your best look. Based upon your wishes and his expertise, Dr. Porterfield may suggest additional procedures at the time of the breast augmentation, such as a breast lift to improve shape.

THIS IS A MOST PERSONAL CHOICE.
With this most personal of surgeries - it is important to have the very best and the most personalized care available. At Dr. Porterfield’s office, we take the very best care of our patients. Please call us for your free consultation. We are here to help you.