Breast Implant Placement

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Breast implants are placed behind the breast in three main locations:

• Sub-glandular implant placement
• Partial sub-muscular implant placement
• Complete sub-muscular implant placement 
   

The optimum implant placement location depends on the size of the breast implants, your individual anatomy, and other factors related to your goals and expectations. This consumer guide provides articles on each placement location.

Sub-Glandular Implant Placement: Sub-glandular implant placement places the breast implant under the breast tissue, but above the muscles in the chest.

Partial Sub-Muscular Implant Placement: Partial sub-muscular implant placement places the breast implant under the breast tissue, and partially under the pectoral and other chest muscles.

Complete Sub-Muscular Implant Placement: Complete sub-muscular implant placement places the breast implant under the pectoral and chest muscles.