Breast Enlargement Anatomy

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

Below is an anatomical cross section of a woman. This will help to visualize the anatomy of a breast. Understanding a woman's 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 sits. Please note the pectoral muscle. This muscle is very important for the position of the breast implant.

 

This anatomical breast in cross section below demonstrates the sub pectoral breast implant position. Sub pectoral means below the muscle. Placing a breast implant below the muscle is the prefered position by Dr. Michael J. Brown.

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

To learn more about breast implants and breast augmentation, please visit 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 be performed on a live person, visit one of Dr. Brown's breast specific web sites.

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