Subglandular: Above the big pectoral muscle, underneath the breast tissue (glandula).
Submuscular: Underneath the big pectoral muscle and its connective tissue. Dual plane: The upper pole of the implant is covered by the major pectoral muscle, whereas the lower pole lies predominantly subglandular.The muscle is divided along its anatomical direction of fibres, avoiding any functional deficits. The most important criterion in deciding the position of the implant is the thickness of the skin covering the upper pole and the amount of underlying fat tissue. The assessment is called the pinch test and is always carried out by our surgeon.