Can U Fit Any Size Implant Under the Muscle ?

Question

im a size B cup and want to go to a size DD cup ive been told the because of the size of implant i'll have that not possible to go under the muscle is that right or not ?.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, there are limits to how large an implant can be placed under and over the muscle for that matter. It all depends on how tight your skin, breast, and muscle tissue are. It also depends on the base diameter of your breast and width of your chest/rib cage. If you have a very tight breast pocket and are narrow chested, then you may want to get a reasonable sized and allow your body to heal.  You can then decide if at some point you want to go bigger.  This may not be advisable though.  It is known that very large implants have a greater chance of having long term complications. Discuss this specifically with your plastic surgeon.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Yes, there are most definitely size limitations.

	In general, it's important to match the implant size to the frame size of the patient.   But tissue tightness plays a role too.  So, there is a size limit.  Using an implant beyond this size could increase the risks of tissue thinning, pocket expansion, wound healing problems, future surgeries and revisions.  So, it becomes significantly riskier.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

limitations of the volume are not just the muscle..  
	
		how loose is your skin
	
		have you had a pregnance
	
		weight gain and loss
	
		body weight
	
		body size
	
		breast size
	
		chest size

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

Your surgeon probably believes it is not in your best interest to go under the muscle with the size implant you desire.   Although possible, it may not be advisable.  The larger the implant is, the smaller the portion of that implant will actually be under the muscle.  A full profile globular implant windowshades the muscle superiorly.  If you have a low breast or a large skin envelope, the implant settles low, and will not be covered by much pectoralis.  Beyond a certain size, what's the point of elevating the muscle to put it over 10-25% of an implant??

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

There is a limitation on how large an implant can be used.  Your own chest width is important.  Too large an implant will not only look odd but is more likely to produce complications, including extrusion and significant sagging.  The goal in breast augmentation surgery should be to produce a natural appearing breast and not to set the patient up for problems down the road.

Can U Fit Any Size Implant Under the Muscle ?

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Answer: There are limits to what can safely be done.

Answer: There are limits to what can safely be done.

Answer: Size limitations

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Can U Fit Any Size Implant Under the Muscle ?

Answers (14)

Answer: There are limits to what can safely be done.

Answer: There are limits to what can safely be done.

Answer: Size limitations

Answer: Size limitations

Answer: Implant size under the muscle

Answer: Implant size under the muscle

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Augmentation

Answer: Is there a limitation to breast implant size??

Answer: Is there a limitation to breast implant size??

Answer: Implant size under the muscle

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