Muscle repair after Breat implant removal?

I am one of many girls who are looking for the answer on this question. After implant removal (which we had only for a month or 2) - nearly all of us were left with muscular deformity.

Now the question is: the muscles which were dissected or cut (pectoral) can be reattached itself to the place where it was before or not? or doctor can re-attach muscle while explant?

2 answers to “Muscle repair after Breat implant...”

A: The msucles cannot be reattached after explantation

Francisco Canales, MD

In most cases, the majority of the pectoralis muscle is left undisturbed and only the most medial aspect is detached.  Trying to reattach muscle to sternum is futile and I would not try to reattach those fibers.  I doubt that you would be able to tell the difference in your strength before or after... more

A: It will vary case by case

Michael C. Edwards, MD

    Your surgeon will need to make that decision at the time of implant removal. It depends on your breast volume and shape before and after surgery. If it looks as though it will provide a better aesthetic result, it can be performed. Dr Edwards

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