Muscle Flex Deformity Post Breast Implants

asked 9 months ago by tuckeraz in Phoenix, AZ
Latest answer by Vasdev Rai, MD
Question viewed 947 times
Tags: under muscle, 3 months post-op, muscle flex deformity, thin skin

I am seeing my doctor for my 3 1/2 month follow up appointment. I consider myself having bad muscle flex deformity. I knew going into surgery that I had thin skin and under muscle was best. I also knew I had a wider cleavage but I wish the implants were slightly closer together. I am nervous to talk to my doctor about my concerns. I am afraid of the answer "it is normal" So my q is...how do I know if I should accept "it is normal" or if I should push for more answers/details.

4 answers to Muscle Flex Deformity Post Breast Implants

Correction of animation deformity with breast implants

The pictures posted show a typical animation deformity, also called "windowshading," which can happen with implants under the muscle using the dual-plane technique. There are 2 options for correcting it: In a thin patient it may be best to use a Strattice graft, which bridges from the cut edge of the muscle down to the bottom fold of the breast. Another option is to convert to a split muscle technique (see pictures below.) I would be happy to send you a copy of me article on this... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Submuscular implants are susceptible to muscle flex deformity

Submuscular implants in a thin person will show ripples of contractiong overlying muscle. This is part and parcel of submuscular approach and is considered normal. Although injecting muscle fibres with Botox to paralyse muscle fibres can give you a temporary relief, there is no permanant solution to your problem as long as implants are under your muscle. You will need to accept it as part of your operation or switch your implants to " front of muscle".... more

Vasdev Rai, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Animation deformity after Subpectoral Breast implants: Normal

Animation deformity after a subpectoral breast augmentation is expected and predictable, though the degree of deformity can be variable. It appears that you do have a significant amount of implant displacement which may be secondary to over release of the pectoralis major. This can be predictably corrected with implant transposition to above the muscle or repair of the implant pocket with acellular dermal matrix. It would all depend on how much this bothers you but please discuss it with... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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