Post radiation implant switch from unders to overs?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Over the muscle implant placement after radiation therapy?

I have had a bilateral mastectomy. I have under the muscle silicone implants. I had radiation treatment on the right breast and the implant is uncomfortable when using my arm and my muscle is very tight. Is it best to have my implants placed over the muscle? I had gone through the expander process before the implants.


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
8 months ago

I would strongly advise that you refrain from changing the position of your implants. You will be at an exceptionally high rate of capsular contracture, visibility and infection or wound breakdown

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