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Can U Fit Any Size Implant Under the Muscle ?

asked 4 months ago by taverner80 in Garden City, F8
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 197 times
Tags: under muscle, B to DD cup, candidate

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 ?.

12 answers to Can U Fit Any Size Implant Under the Muscle ?

There are limits to what can safely be done.

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... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Size limitations

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.

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryinflorida.com

Implant size under the muscle

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

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Is there a limitation to breast implant size??

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... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Implant and under the muscle

I could not say for sure t hat every single size of implant can go under the muscle. It really depends upon yoru soft tissue laxity and the sixe you want. The best way to know is to go for an exam and discuss yor goals with the doctor. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant size under the muscle

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.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size

Breast implant size should be determined by your anatomy. Not all implants can fit in all people. The diameter of your implant is determined by the diameter of your own breast. If you post pictures, we may be able to give you some general advice. However an in person consultation would be necessary to give you specifics as you would need a complete examination and consultation. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Implants under muscle-Size does matter

Impants are only partly covered by the chest muscle when we place them behind the muscle. Your actual breast width defines what size implant can be chosen This is a range of sizes that can be used. Our goal is to provide you with the proper dimension implant for YOUR chest area. Implants that are TOO large, have been shown to cause problems that are hard, if not impossible, to correct with additional surgery. This is true even if implants are placed on top of the muscle as... more

James M. Kurley, MD
Champaign Plastic Surgeon

How much implant under the muscle

The goal of a breast augmentation is not to place the largest implant possible, but to place the appropriate sized implant. Just like it would difficult for you to wear a shoe that is two sizes too small, it is not ideal to place an implant that is too large for the chest.. If the implant is too big for the chest and the breast and the muscle it just doesn't work. Implants that are too large are often the cause of problems which very require additional surgery to correct. A... more

Ralph R. Garramone, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Can Any Size Breast Implant be fitted Under the Muscle ?

I think you have a partial understanding of chest anatomy and how it relates to breast augmentation. The "muscle" referred to is the pectoralis major muscle of the chest; A triangular muscle which AT MOST can only cover the top third of an appropriately sized breast implant placed under it and the underlying pectoralis minor muscle. So, unless we use the smallest implants on the market, the muscle NEVER covers the full surface of the implant. BUT, the larger the implant, the... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Proper Selection of Implant Size

Thank you for your question. Yes, there are limitations as to the size of implant that can be placed under the muscle SAFELY. These limitations have a lot to do with the patient's dimensions. Use of an implant that is too large can cause problems with significant implant probability, rippling, malposition etc. I prefer to discuss patients' size goals with the help of “goal” pictures. I use temporary sizers (intraoperatively) to see what size is possible for... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Size

The implants are typically placed partially under the muscle. The question is what will fit. It depends upon your frame. Asking your surgeon to place an implant that exceeds your body's size and tissue characteristics is simply unwise even if it is possible. A large implant on top of the muscle will be acted upon by gravity very soon after potentially leaving you will unsatisfactory results.