If implants are under muscle, why can I feel the bottom of it through my skin?

March 30, 2015
Asked By:Lola 555 in Jersey City, NJ

I have a good amount of Breast tissue, 5 weeks post op revision, gummy bears. Is it normal to feel the bottom of your implant when you run you're hand along the skin when the implant is under muscle? It's very subtle but I'm wondering if this may contribute to sagginess.

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Answer: Palpability After Breast Augmentation Via Submuscular Placement

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Answer: Pectoral muscle does not cover the entire implant

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March 30, 2015

Answer: If implants are under muscle, why can I feel the bottom of it through my skin?

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March 31, 2015

Answer: Implant palpability

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