Breast Implants and Mini Tummy Tuck...Under or Over Muscle For Most Natural Look?

I'm getting breast implants on March 26th and I'm not sure if I should get them over or under the muscle. I want the most natural looking and feeling look along with less risk of having complications. I'm thinking of having a mini tummy tuck at the same time and would 7 days be enough time off of work?

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Over or under the muscle

Thank you for your question. Typically, placement of the implant under the muscle leads to a more natural look. The added tissue coverage of the implant creates a more gentle transition of the superior pole of the implant. This avoids the shelf at the top part of the implant which I am sure you have seen in poorly done procedures. It also minimizes the risk of rippling and implant palpability. As for the time off from work, it really depends on the extent of the mini-tummy tuck. If the... more

Breast Augmentation & Mini-Tummy-tuck

For the most natural look, have your implants placed under the muscle. This way, there is less chance to see or feel the implant. There is also a decreased risk of "capsular contracture" or bad scar tissue that forms around the implant and makes the breast look un-natural. It is difficult to advise patients about time off - everyone is so different. Most people can return to a low-impact job at 1-2 weeks depending on your pain tolerance. Good luck! more

Where should my breast implant go?

There are advantages and disadvantages to going under or over the muscle and each case needs to be decided based on you anatomy, budget, activity level or occupation. Saline implants need to go under the muscle most of the time so that ripples and wrinkes don't show through at the upper part of the breast. Its also easier to do your mammogram with them at that location and less likely that the edges will show. Generally saline implants are less expensive, too, (but may... more

Breast Augmentation

While it is possible to get a natural look with implants either above or below the muscle, I believe most surgeons feel that below the muscle gives a better chance in most women. The idea of having more "padding" over the implant (ie. breast tissue and muscle) suggests less of a chance to see and/or feel the implant itself. As far as your time off work, 7 days may cut it a little close for recovery from both procedures at once. Take care of yourself and heal completely... more

Under the muscle placement

Hello. I recommend under the muscle placement for almost all patients. The under the muscle placement provides more support to the implant, reduces the risk of rippling, and is more natural looking. 7 days would be enough time off work for a breast augmentation alone but with a mini tummy tuck it could be longer especially if your surgeon decides to plicate your abdominal muscles. Jaime Perez, MD Breast Augmentation Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa more

Breast implants above or below the muscle?

Great question with different answers. In general, placing the implants below the muscle will give the most natural look and feel. This is definitely more true for saline implants. Silicone implants can do well above the muscle as well, but are slightly better below. As for time off after surgery, everyone is a little different. One week should be enough, but hard to tell.

Under or Over Muscle For Most Natural Look?

As always, the answers without benefit of photos will be of limited value! Most surgeons think that under the muscle implants appear more natural and have a lower incidence of various complications, especially capsular contracture. One area of exception in "animation." Under the muscle implants move somewhat with flexion of the pectoralis muscles. A week should be enough time off if your work in not exertional. All the best.

Under or over the muscle

Based on what you are trying to achieve, you should go under the muscle. It generally gives a more natural appearance, has less chance of capsular contracture, less chance of rippling in the upper breast, and better visibility on mammograms. As far as time off from work, it depends on what exactly will be done and your pain tolerance. Best of luck.

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I prefer the submuscular implant position because the added coverage provides a softer look. The more procedures you have performed at the same time the longer your recovery will be

Breast Implants over or under Muscle for Natural Look

Breast implants placed under the muscle will create a more natural look in most women with small breasts. In women with more subcutaneous tissue or larger breasts with more superior pole fullness, either subglandular or submuscular would be appropriate for a natural look. A week off of work in a nonstrenuous job should be sufficient. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Placement of implants

The more natural look with breast implants come with putting them under the muscle. Seven days would be enough time off work if you work at a desk. A more active job would require 2 weeks off.

Submuscular Implants Will Give Most Natural Look

If you are interested in a "natural look", you definitely should have your implants (preferably silicone) placed below the muscle. As far as the time required off work, that is very dependent on the type of work but 7 days may be too little if having both procedures.

Under the breast and over the muscle for the most natural feeling and looking breast if you have enough upper pole tissue

Putting textured silicone gel filled breast implants under the breast and over the muscle gives my patients the most natural looking and feeling breasts. The problem with this approach is that if there is not enough soft tissue and breast tissue in the upper pole of the breast (above the nipple areolar complex) then there is a problem with rippling. The avoid this problem you will need to have the implants placed under the muscle or have fat grafting to the breast to thicken the soft tissue... more

Breast implants most often under muscle for natural look

You would of course need a personal consultation in order to get advice specific to you, but most of the time implants under the muscle appear more natural. Disadvantages include possibly longer recovery time, and the risk of what are called "animation deformities" from muscle activity. Your recovery time will depend on your usual daily activities.