Yes, it is possible to reposition the implants over the muscle. In your relaxed state, the implants look great. In the contracted state, it appears that the muscle is pulling the skin and making an unaesthetic fold. You really have two options. First, your surgeon can try to... more
Can under the muscle implants be moved to over?
I am 5'8" in height and weighing 138 lbs. I'm in good shape--I jog, do push ups, and light weights. I've nursed 3 children for the last 5 years. I have 425 cc implants placed partially submuscular a year ago. The slightest flex of chest muscle makes my breasts appear unnatural. It makes the implants move upward while the bottom part ripples out. It's becoming more obvious over time. Overall, my breasts look natural and pleasant the muscle is relaxed. But to keep this from worsening, can one go from under the muscle implants to over?
4 answers to “Can under the muscle implants be...”
A: A true dilemma
Jodie, This is very unfortunate because you look so fantastic in the relaxed state. It appears that the muscle has scarred to the skin over your breasts causing, not the implants, but the breast tissue itself to be pulled up resulting in what we know as the "double bubble" effect. ... more
A: As with everything, there is a trade off.
The simple answer to your question is yes. It is relatively easy to change the position of your implants to subglandular. This should diminish or stop the distortion you are experiencing with muscle contraction. The more involved answer is not so simple. There may have been a good reason why... more
A: Breast implants can be moved from under to over the muscle
Breast implants can indeed be moved from under the chest muscle into a subglandular location and from the procedural standpoint it is easily done. You do have to keep in mind that currently you have a very pretty augmentation, and keep in mind why the implants were placed under the muscle in the first place... more
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