Subfascial surgery vs dual plane breast augmentation
Subfascial Surgery versus Dual Plane Breast Augmentation
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about the pros and cons of creating a pocket for implants during breast augmentation surgery.
Trends in any field tend to come full circle, and what was once dismissed can come back into the limelight with new improvements over time.
In practice, breast tissue sits on top of the muscles, suggesting that placing implants above the muscles might give the most natural-looking results. However, this approach has its drawbacks, like the visibility of implants or a higher risk of capsular contracture, which were overlooked before.
That's where the dual plane technique comes in.
It involves partially covering the upper part of the implant with muscle while leaving the lower part exposed.
This helps smooth out any noticeable thinness in the upper chest area.
With advancements like increased implant fill rates and more use of fat grafting, subfascial surgery is gaining popularity.
Recently, a patient who'd undergone subfascial surgery elsewhere five years ago came to us. Initially, everything seemed fine,
but over time, the outline of the implant became more prominent, and rippling got worse, causing discomfort. Rippling is often more visible where breast tissue is thin, especially at the top.
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