Breast Enlargement Anatomy in Loudoun

Specialist in breast enlargement using breast implants for breast augmentation for Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, & Washington, DC

Below is an anatomical cross section of a woman's chest and breast area. This is the best to help to visualize the anatomy of a breast. Understanding a woman's breast anatomy will lead to a better appreciation of exactly where a breast implant is positioned. This breast shows the main components of a breast as well as the importance of the foundation on which the breast is positioned on the chest. Please note the pectoral muscle. This muscle is very important for the position of the breast implants.

This anatomical breast in cross section below demonstrates the sub pectoral breast implant position. Sub pectoral means below the muscle. Placing breast implants below the muscle is the prefered position by plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown. Dr Brown believes it is the best place for the breast implant to be positioned. It leaves a smoother transition along the top of the breast, so there is not a significant breast implant bump.

To see the steps of breast augmentation using 3-D illustrations, visit the cosmetic breast implants surgery page.

To learn more about breast implants and breast augmentation, please visit plastic surgeon, Dr. Brown's breast specific web sites. You can find links to these sites under the more info icons.

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For more information click on the icon above or to see the actual breast augmentation surgery video be performed on a real person, visit one of plastic surgeon, Dr. Brown's breast specific web sites.

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