Subglandular Implant Placement

Reviewed by Scott R. Miller, MD, FACS and by Michael Olding, MD, FACS

Subglandular breast surgery places the implant behind the breast, but in front of the muscles and fibrous tissues that line the front of the ribs and chest wall.

Breast Anatomy Related to Subglandular Implant Placement

A woman's breast is a soft tissue that extends over and beyond the pectoral muscles of the upper chest. The breast comprises a complex group of tissues, including glandular, fatty and fibrous tissues.

The breast is positioned over the pectoral muscles of the chest wall and is attached to the chest wall by fibrous strands called Cooper's ligaments.

The fatty tissue in the breast is what gives the breast a soft consistency. This tissue extends throughout the breasts, surrounding the glands and fibrous tissues.

Consult a Surgeon

A board-certified plastic surgeon can answer your questions and help you decide which type of breast implant procedure is best for you.

[page updated April 2008]