The Best Breast Implant Placement Technique: A Plastic Surgeon Explains

Breast Implant Placement: A Plastic Surgeon Explains the Three Main Techniques Beverly Hills, CA – June 16, 2025 – A recent video by Dr. Daniel Barrett, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, has gained traction online for its clear explanation of breast implant placement techniques. The video addresses a frequently asked question about the different methods and their respective benefits and drawbacks. Dr. Barrett explains the three main methods: subglandular, submuscular, and dual-plane. He notes that initially, subglandular placement (placing the implant above the pectoral muscle) was common, but often resulted in an unnatural look. Submuscular placement (placing the implant entirely under the muscle) improved the natural look but sometimes resulted in the implant sitting too high. "What we do now is we put it underneath the muscle, and then we release the bottom part of the muscle so it kind of descends," explains Dr. Barrett in the video. This dual-plane method, he states, provides the best of both worlds, offering a natural look and a lower rate of capsular contracture (a complication involving scar tissue formation around the implant). The video's popularity highlights the public's interest in understanding cosmetic procedures. Dr. Barrett's clear and concise explanation makes complex medical information accessible to a wider audience, demonstrating the power of effective medical communication.