Can breast implants be placed either underneath or on top of the chest muscle?
I recommend that the implants be placed underneath the chest (pectoralis) muscle it hides the implant giving a more natural feel and look. Placing the implant under the muscle also significantly reduces the rate of scar formation around the implant (called capsular contracture). There is also more support for the implant to protect against drooping, and mammograms are more accurate when the implant is under the muscle. Back to Top Email Dr.
