Which description represents the less desirable implant placement site in breast augmentation?

Which description represents the less desirable implant placement site in breast augmentation?

• A. In the subcutaneous tissue of the breast
• B. Under the pectoralis muscle
• C. In the infraclavicular region
• D. In the abdominal wall

Answer: (A)

Placing the implant in the subcutaneous tissue leaves it just under the skin with minimal soft-tissue coverage. This makes the implant highly visible and palpable, can cause rippling and contour irregularities, and tends to look less natural, especially in patients with thin skin or little glandular tissue. In contrast, placing the implant beneath the pectoralis muscle adds reliable coverage, softening edges and improving the overall contour. The infraclavicular region and abdominal wall are not standard, functional pockets for breast implants and would introduce separate, unnecessary risks. So the less desirable site is the subcutaneous tissue of the breast.

Placing the implant in the subcutaneous tissue leaves it just under the skin with minimal soft-tissue coverage. This makes the implant highly visible and palpable, can cause rippling and contour irregularities, and tends to look less natural, especially in patients with thin skin or little glandular tissue. In contrast, placing the implant beneath the pectoralis muscle adds reliable coverage, softening edges and improving the overall contour. The infraclavicular region and abdominal wall are not standard, functional pockets for breast implants and would introduce separate, unnecessary risks. So the less desirable site is the subcutaneous tissue of the breast.